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  • A group of people participating in an event outdoors on a trail.

    Fridays in the Field

    Fridays in the Field at Little Red
    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    University of Illinois-Extension Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities when the buildings are closed.

    Free
  • group of people kneeling around sweetgrass garden

    Trailside Resonance: Listening to Nature

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    A guided soundwalk invites you to slow down and listen to woodland trails, river currents, gardens and native animal habitats.

    Free
  • A person in the field during a restoration event with a saw.

    Volunteer Workday

    Volunteer Workday
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 8 & up; ages 8-14 w/adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • a person painting outside at Crabtree Nature Center

    Painting by the Slough

    Saganashkee Slough Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

    Enjoy the beauty of freshwater ecosystems through watercolor painting. All levels welcome. Supplies include paper, watercolor palettes and paint brushes. Feel free to bring an […]

    Free • Registration Closed
  • a group of volunteers at Wampum Lake. Photo by Xochitl Lopez.

    R.I.P. Stewardship

    R.I.P. Stewardship
    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Help us restore native habitats - Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools, gloves & snack provided. Closed toed shoes & long pants […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of people on the water in a canoe.

    Little Cal Paddles

    Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827

    Join Chicago Adventure Therapy for a paddle in 10-person canoes, exploring the history, people and stories that shape the community.

    Free
  • Wellness in the Woods logo

    Wellness in the Woods: Yoga

    Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

    Enjoy a 1-hour yoga class. Dress in active wear and bring a yoga mat.

    Free
  • A set of weaving materials and tools.

    Weaving a Community

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Learn weaving techniques and its history as well as the natural history of invasive plants. Supplies provided.

    Free
  • A group of people standing near a body of water during sunrise along a forested trail.

    Sunrise Hike

    Sunrise Hike
    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Step into the quiet stillness of early morning and join us for a before-hours hike to witness the beauty of a new day. Gates and […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • Two people standing on the edge of a body of water with binoculars.

    Morning Bird Walk

    Bird Walk
    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • An array of fabrics colored via natural dyes, derived from invasive buckthorn.

    Natural Dyes Workshop

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn how to turn natural materials into fabric dyes. Color a bandana or bring your own 100% cotton item. Ages 10 & up.

    Free • Registration Closed
  • A caterpillar on a leaf.

    Let’s Go Find Some Bugs

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Play bug bingo as we hunt for the best bugs of the summer.

    Free
  • Two people walking on a forested pathway.

    Cooler in the Forest

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Take a walk to discover and discuss the highlights of the season.

    Free
  • A heron standing in the water.

    Sulky Bird Count

    Sulky Bird Count
    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels […]

    Free
  • A group gathered outdoors for a storytelling program.

    Story Time in Polish

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Program dla najmłodszych miłośników natury. Z pomocą znanych i lubianych wierszyków poznamy owady, ptaki i inne zwierzęta i poszukamy ich w lesie.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Participants from Misericordia - Heart of Mercy engage in an informative and interactive session that showcases a variety of animals native to Cook County.

    Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.

    Free
  • A ruby-throated humming bird feeding on cardinal flower at Somme. Photo by Lisa Culp.

    Wee Wonders: Hummingbirds

    Wee Wonders
    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • inside the exhibit area of Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center's visitors center

    Everyone in Nature

    Everyone in Nature
    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Join a sensory class where individuals with disabilities and homeschoolers can learn about nature. Participants must be with an adult.

    Free