Frog Frenzy
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn how to dress, act and live as a frog.
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Tuesdays are for the Birds
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us as we seek out spring migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Woodworking with Invasives
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Repurpose invasive buckthorn into a personalized walking stick. Equipment provided. Ages 17 & up, or ages 10-16 w/adult.
Dark Sky Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Enjoy an evening walk through our woods and get a close-up view of the night sky.
Wee Wonders
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through music, movement, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Mar 13: Gold Hunt Apr 10: Butterflies May […]
Teen Exploration Day: Crafternoon
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Use nature to inspire art. Try your hand at a variety of arts and crafts.
“Endangered Orchids” Art Display Opening
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Meet and chat with noted botanical artist Kathleen Marie Garness and view her recent large drawings of endangered local orchids, […]
Adult Game Night
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646A night of outdoor games, trivia, and nature play. BYOB (no glass). Ages 21 & up.
Nature Story Trail: “Stick and Stone” by Beth Ferry
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Follow a short trail and read a posted children’s nature story. Then pick up an activity bag with a craft […]
Printmaking Workshop
Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171Learn basic printmaking techniques using natural materials. Supplies provided. Bring items you wish to decorate.
Outdoor Cooking
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Cooking outdoors is easy and fun! Learn how to prepare food both over a fire and on a stove. Ages […]
Frog Talk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn why frogs communicate while walking along wetlands.
World Migratory Bird Day
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for activities dedicated to our feathered neighbors! Bird Walk: 8 am Little Sit: 10 am Bird Feeder Craft: […]
Morning Bird Walk for World Migratory Bird Day
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate migrating birds on guided bird walks. All birding levels welcomed; binoculars available to lend.
Chicago River Day
Beaubien Woods • Chicago, IL 60827Celebrate the 32nd anniversary of Chicago River Day. Do your part to clean and restore our waterways and the land […]
World Migratory Bird Day
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Celebrate migratory birds and watch bird banding demonstrations while learning how insects affect bird populations.
Teen Exploration Day: Volunteer Day
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Help remove invasive garlic mustard. Supplies provided. Earn Service-Learning hours. Ages 15 & up.
World Migratory Bird Day Big Sit
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Drop-in for a bird watch from a fixed location.
Migratory Bird Day: Birding Basics
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn the basics of bird watching. Ages 8 & up.
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.
Learn to Kayak
Saganashkee Slough Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)This class will introduce you to the fundamentals of kayaking in a comfortable setting and at a relaxed pace. You […]
Zumba in the Woods
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Migratory Bird Day: Raptor Encounter
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Get up close with live birds of prey.
Star Party
Deer Grove-East • Cook County, IL 60074 (near Palatine)Explore astronomy on this family-friendly night in the Preserves. Crafts, stargazing and refreshments included. Grove 3.
Spring Nature Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Mother’s Day Mindful Art Program
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us at Sand Ridge Nature Center for our Mother's Day Mindful Art Program. Celebrate mothers and Mother Earth with […]
Mother’s Day Woodland Wildflower Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a walk in the woodland.
Wildflower Walk
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn about spring woodland wildflowers on a casual walk.
Tuesdays are for the Birds
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us as we seek out spring migrants. Binoculars available for loan.