Waterfowl Welcome
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Bring your favorite optics as we walk to view our wetland arrivals.
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The Unburied Treasure Hunt
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Pick up a treasure map then decode the clues onsite.
Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305
Free
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 […]
Free
I am a Scientist
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, and make discoveries. Ages 4 & up w/adult.
Canceled Walk and Talk: Chicago Portage National Historic Site
Chicago Portage National Historic Site • Lyons, IL 60402Walk & Talk hikes are for curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. […]
Arab American Heritage Walk
Wolf Road Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Take a 1.5 looped walk around Tomahawk Slough, stopping to read and learn about the Arab American community and their […]
Forest Therapy
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature. Ages 18 & up.
Wellness in the Woods: Bike Ride
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Bring your own bike and helmet and join us on a guided ride. ~ 5 miles.
Woodcock Watch
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join us for an evening on the prairie to enjoy male woodcock’s arial sky dance. Ages 10 & up.
Woodcock Walk at Wolf Road Prairie
Wolf Road Prairie • Cook County, IL 60154 (near Westchester)Witness the amazing spring courtship flight of the male woodcock bird.
2nd Annual Trash Bash
Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Get inspired to do some spring cleaning at home, and we'll help keep the things you no longer need out […]
Head in the Clouds
Facebook Live from Sagawau Environmental Learning CenterWant to know more about clouds? Learn all about cloud science. Tune in to Sagawau’s Facebook page.
Canceled Wellness Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Venture out on our scenic trails for a 3- to 4-mile hike.
Woodcock Watch
Country Lane Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Join us as we listen and watch the magical courtship display of the male woodcock.
Prime Real Estate
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Watch our stewardship of cavity-nesting birds, then observe tree swallows compete for their homes.
Build a Beehouse Workshop
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Support your gardens by building a beehouse for local native pollinators.
Animal Track Hunt
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Whose tracks are in the mud? Join us for the hunt and learn about tracks along the trails.
Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Make a simple musical instrument or bring your own and join the jam!
Partial Solar Eclipse
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Use our scope and sun viewers to watch the eclipse safely.
Spectacular Partial Solar Eclipse
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Watch this rare natural phenomenon here! Telescopes ready for viewing.
Solar Eclipse Viewing
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about a partial solar eclipse and view the eclipse through a special solar telescope and eclipse glasses (weather permitting).
Tuesdays are for the Birds
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us as we seek out spring migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Fitness Hike
Country Lane Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
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 […]
Camping 101
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills.
Walk & Talk
Camp Pine Woods • Cook County, IL 60056 (near Mount Prospect)Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]