ENTICE Workshop: The Wonderful World of Lichens
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439In partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, explore the world of lichens by learning about this symbiotic partnership. […]
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Walk & Talk
Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East • Oak Forest, IL 60452Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Fitness Hike
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Supplies provided. Age 17 and up w/adult.
Teen Exploration Day: Service-Learning Hours
Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634High school students: learn why it’s important to keep natural spaces free of trash. Help pick up litter and earn […]
Map & Compass Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn how to use a map and compass, then practice on a 1.5-mile walk.
Arab American Heritage Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480In partnership with UIC Arab American Cultural Center and Arab American Family Services, have fun learning about Arab American culture […]
Naturalist’s Choice
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Come visit to see what we came up with.
Accessible Wildflower Walk
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439This leisurely walk will highlight wildflowers along a paved driveway.
Bone Appetit in Spanish
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Únase a nosotros durante la hora de comer para aprender sobre los animales embajadores de Trailside. Sin registracion necessario.
Tuesdays are for the Birds
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us as we seek out spring migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Canceled Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Explore the wonders of nature with fellow seniors!
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to […]
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International Bat Appreciation Folktale and Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a folktale recited by a librarian from the LaGrange Park Library as we walk and discuss the […]
Family Bird Walk
Erickson Woods • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Start with a DIY binoculars craft then try it out while on a guided bird walk.
Thursdays In the Field – Drop In
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join IL Ext. Master Naturalists for fun nature and inquiry-based activities.
Creative Sustainability Workshop
Possum Hollow Woods • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)Make chemical-free cleaning supplies, lavender pouches, and native seed bombs. Ages 10 & up.
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Earth Day Cleanup
Jerome Huppert Woods • River Grove, IL 60171Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Supplies provided for check out.
Outdoor Cooking
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Cooking outdoors is easy and fun! Learn how to prepare food both over a fire and on a stove. Ages […]
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Earth Day
Busse Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Supplies available to check-out. Grove […]
Poetry in the Forest: A Forest Therapy Walk
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Join us for poetry in motion as we explore the forest through our senses. Participants will receive a journal and […]
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Earth Day
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Litter pick-up supplies available to […]
Volunteer Workdays
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up; under 15 w/adult.
Celebrate Earth Day Activities
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Plant a tree, make your own bird feeder, pick up litter, and more. Family program.
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Earth Day
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate Earth Day with themed games, self-guided litter cleanup and more.
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Earth Day Celebration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Art activities, scavenger hunts, food chain demonstrations, and free plant giveaways will delight visitors.
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Earth Day Birthday
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411You can have your cake and eat it too! Celebrate planet Earth, play party games and better the environment.
Day Hiking Leadership Training
Bemis Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60523 (near Oak Brook)Calling all teachers, group leaders & youth educators! Our Day Hiking Leadership Training program gets youth and groups of all […]