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  • A group of people walking down a forested pathway in the distance.

    Cell Phone Photography for Teens

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Explore our trails through a camera lens to learn tips on taking nature photos with your cell phone. Ages 13-17.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A family looks at an ambassador animal exhibit

    “Bone” Appetit

    “Bone” Appétit
    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join us at feeding time as we give our outdoor Ambassador Animals their dinner.

    Free
  • A night landscape with a full moon shining amongst an indigo sky.

    Full Moon Paddle

    Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)

    Enjoy an exclusive after-hours sunset and moonlit paddle through the Skokie Lagoons.

  • A close-up of a person bird banding.

    Bird Banding

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Visit Sagawau’s bird banders to see and learn about banding. Drop in.

    Free
  • a family hiking at Trailside Museum

    High Summer Nature Walk

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Families, join us for a guided walk to experience the beauty of summer.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A tree showcasing bright green colors.

    Stranger Things

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Explore the unusual and mysterious natural world around us.

    Free
  • An adult and child biking together outdoors.

    Share the Trails: Cycling Pit Stop

    LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630

    Get your helmet fit, tires inflated, bike checked and learn about trail safety. Presented by Ride Illinois. Grove 4.

    Free
  • A women reading a book aloud at a nature center event.

    Yoga and Storytime

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Join the Bridgeview Library for a short nature story followed by kid's yoga activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.

    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 group of people walking along a forested trail.

    Walk & Talk

    Walk & Talk
    John Husar I&M Canal Bicycle Trail Parking Lot • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be […]

    Free
  • A group of people walking along a forested trail.

    Sunset Photography Meetup

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Join nature photographers for a guided walk to explore the grounds and capture nature in the fading light of dusk.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A telescope photo of a full moon taken from the Palos Preserves.

    Women’s Night Out: Full Moon Empowerment

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    An evening designed to empower, connect and inspire. Led by Gayle Byck of InTune with Nature. Cost: $10/person. Ages 18 & up.

    $10 • Registration Required
  • the old schoolhouse building at Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center

    Sunset Serenity Hike

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Enjoy the quiet of sunset as we explore the woods on a casual 2-mile hike. Ages 13 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • a person using string, nails and a slice of tree trunk to make art at Rolling Knolls Pavilion

    Nature’s Art Box

    Nature’s Art Box
    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Explore the wild side of creativity! Kids ages 3–6 with an adult can enjoy hands-on nature-inspired art and activities. Supplies provided.

    Free • Registration Required
  • An brick building amongst nature.

    Movie Night

    Weekly Wellness Programming
    Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646

    Come watch the (local) Emmy Award-winning Forest Preserves documentary: "Chicago's True Nature". Popcorn and s'mores provided.

    Free
  • Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly on a purple coneflower at Chicago Botanic Garden.

    Summer Wildflower Walk

    St. Mihiel Woods-East • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)

    Join a guided walk to discover blooming summer wildflowers, learn about species and enjoy nature.

    Free
  • pavilion and nature play area at Camp Shabbona Woods

    Hip Hop Camp-Out

    Featured
    Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473

    Running from Friday, July 31 at 3 pm to Sunday, August 2 at noon, this camping experience combines hip hop culture, nature, wellness, and community. […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • 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
  • A group of children outside at an Earth Day event making crafts.

    Art in Nature: Sun Printing

    National Grove-South • North Riverside, IL 60546

    With natural materials and drawings, use the sun to make a one-of-a-kind print. Supplies provided. Drop in. Grove 1.

    Free