Story Trail
Catherine Chevalier Woods • Chicago, IL 60656In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to […]
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Be a Better Birder: Intermediate Bird ID
Zoom PresentationStep up your birding game by learning how to identify the complexities of birds.
Night Hike: Stars and Stories
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Join in and listen to the story "Under the Drinking Gourd" and learn the significance of why reading the stars […]
Nature Book Club: “An Immense World” by Ed Yong
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join a lively discussion of this book about animal senses. In partnership with Forest Park Public Library. Ages 18 & […]
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010The Kenneth Young Center will be offering a FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for adults at Crabtree Nature […]
Frog Survey Night Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Come be a citizen scientist for an evening as we listen to and document our local frogs. Space is limited. […]
Nature at Night
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Explore the world of nature after the sun sets.
$5
Bird Walk
Burnham Prairie • Burnham, IL 60633Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds.
Ecological Restoration Weekend
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy the outdoors. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive plants. Tools provided. Ages […]
Wildflower Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Come along for a guided walk to explore spring ephemerals in bloom.
Teen Shelter Building
Camp Dan Beard • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn all about primitive shelter buildings and build your own. Bring your friends! Ages 12 & up.
Pond Exploration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Search a pond for invertebrates, amphibians, and other aquatic organisms.
Ecological Restoration Weekend
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy the outdoors. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive plants. Tools provided. Ages […]
Arab American Heritage Month
Rubio Woods • Cook County, IL 60445 (near Midlothian)Join us in celebrating Arab American Heritage Month! Immerse yourself in the rich cultural contributions and diverse heritage of Arab […]
Spring Ephemerals Walk
Sundown Meadow • Countryside, IL 60525Guided walk to see colorful wildflowers. Ages 18 & up.
Micro-Safari, Part III
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Our microscopic exploration of the lively waters of Crabtree concludes.
Spring Stroll
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A walk to highlight the signs of spring.
Cub Scout Adventure Series
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Programs will address content required to achieve varying levels of nature-related cub scout adventures. Mar 24: Wolf Level Apr 28: […]
Tuesdays are for the Birds
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us as we seek out spring migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
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.
Walk and Talk: Black Partridge Woods
Black Partridge Woods • Cook County, IL 60439 (near Lemont)Walk & Talk hikes are for curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. […]
Phone-tography 101
Deer Grove • Cook County, IL 60074 (near Palatine)Enjoy a morning in the preserves and learn the basics of photography using a smartphone. Grove 5.
Mental Health First Aid Training
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join the Kenneth Young Center on Friday, May 3rd from 9am to 3pm at Crabtree Nature Center for a FREE […]
Spring Wildflower Walk
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Join a staff person as you search for unique spring wildflowers.
Relax & Unwind Sunset Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a Mental Health Awareness Month walk. Ages 18 & up.