Night of Nature Play
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Experience nature play at night and discover what glows in the dark.
Free
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Walk & Talk: Tree ID
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, […]
Free
S.E.N.I.O.R.S.
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Join us for a nature-inspired […]
Free
Story Trail
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short […]
Free
Fall Crafternoon
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Use nature to inspire art and try your hand at a fall-themed […]
Free
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Teen Exploration Days
Canceled Teen Exploration Day: Fishing 101
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Come out for an afternoon of aquatic education and casting lessons. Ages […]
Free
Connecting Newcomers to Nature
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Learn how nature helps refugees and immigrants heal from trauma. We'll explore […]
Free
Walk and Talk
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Free
Fitness Hike
Orland Grassland • Cook County, IL 60467 (near Orland Park)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness […]
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R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. […]
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Phone Photography
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Enjoy a guided walk to observe and photograph seasonal nature. For all […]
Free
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration
Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634Join us to celebrate Native American culture. Listen to drumming, enjoy Native […]
Free
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Family Fun Day!
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring the whole family to spend time outside and have fun with […]
Free
Quarries: Stories of Ancient Reef Discovery
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Celebrate Earth Science Week: Earth Science Everywhere by looking into the history […]
Free
How to do Nothing for Overwintering Pollinators
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Find out best practices that support native pollinators.
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Seed Collecting
Wolf Road Prairie House • Westchester, IL 60154Collect prairie seed while learning about the significance and history of Wolf […]
Free
What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Free
The Sounds Natural Series
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473The Sounds Natural Creative Retreat Series welcomes anyone seeking some time in […]
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The Sounds Natural Series
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Enjoy art activities, food, music, and workshops. If interested in camping overnight, […]
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Sunrise Hike
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning of […]
Free
Autumn Nature Walks
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a guided walk as the autumn color intensifies. Family […]
Free
Indigenous Environmentalists Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, enjoy a self-guided walk and […]
Free