Waterfowl Welcome
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Bring your favorite optics as we walk to view our wetland arrivals.
Bring your favorite optics as we walk to view our wetland arrivals.
Pick up a treasure map then decode the clues onsite.
A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to […]
Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, and make discoveries. Ages 4 & up w/adult.
Walk & Talk hikes are for curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. […]
Take a 1.5 looped walk around Tomahawk Slough, stopping to read and learn about the Arab American community and their […]
Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature. Ages 18 & up.
Bring your own bike and helmet and join us on a guided ride. ~ 5 miles.
Join us for an evening on the prairie to enjoy male woodcock’s arial sky dance. Ages 10 & up.
Witness the amazing spring courtship flight of the male woodcock bird.
Get inspired to do some spring cleaning at home, and we'll help keep the things you no longer need out […]
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Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Venture out on our scenic trails for a 3- to 4-mile hike.
Join us as we listen and watch the magical courtship display of the male woodcock.
Watch our stewardship of cavity-nesting birds, then observe tree swallows compete for their homes.
Support your gardens by building a beehouse for local native pollinators.
Whose tracks are in the mud? Join us for the hunt and learn about tracks along the trails.
Make a simple musical instrument or bring your own and join the jam!
Use our scope and sun viewers to watch the eclipse safely.
Watch this rare natural phenomenon here! Telescopes ready for viewing.
Learn about a partial solar eclipse and view the eclipse through a special solar telescope and eclipse glasses (weather permitting).
Join us as we seek out spring migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Learn about nature through music, movement, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Mar 13: Gold Hunt Apr 10: Butterflies May […]
Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills.
Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Nearly all Forest Preserves events are free; some require registration and/or a low fee. Residents may qualify for free admission opportunities at our partners: Brookfield Zoo Chicago and the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Printed copies of our quarterly Events Guide are available at our Nature Centers and General Headquarters. They may also be available at your local city hall or library. Know a location that should have our Events Guide? Contact us.
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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.