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  • a group of volunteers at Wampum Lake. Photo by Xochitl Lopez.

    Restoration Workday

    Restoration Workdays at Trailside
    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Help us restore our natural communities of woodland and prairie. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10-14 w/ adult.

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

    Junior Naturalist Walk

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Earn a Junior Naturalist badge by taking a short walk, then doing an indoor activity book. Ages 6-12 w/ caregiver.

    Free
  • Sagawau Environmental Learning Center in summer.

    Nature Walk

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Join a naturalist for a short hike as we take in the sounds and sights at Sagawau. Age 18 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A honey bee perched atop a flower.

    The Buzz on Bees

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Visit our beehives and meet the beekeepers to learn about bees, pollination and honey.

    Free
  • children dipping nets in a pond at Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center

    Nature Discovery Camp

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Join us from 9 am to noon each day for an adventure-packed day camp where kids explore the outdoors through hiking, fishing, field experiments and […]

    $50 • 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
  • Two moths on a blade of grass.

    Majestic Moths

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Let’s celebrate these under-appreciated insects. Moths are one of the most diverse groups of insects on the planet. From stunning luna moths to rosy maple […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • Two people on a fitness walk on a forested trail.

    Fitness Hike

    Fitness Hike
    Yankee Woods • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)

    Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 3 […]

    Free
  • Two people walking through the woods in the evening.

    Naturalist Night Out: Fireflies

    Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

    Join us for a themed stroll under the World’s Largest Urban Night Sky Place.

    Free
  • A group of people sitting together near a tent in a forested landscape.

    Camping 101

    Camping 101
    Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074

    Join us for a workshop to learn basic skills like how to set up a tent, build a fire, dress for the weather and more!

    Free
  • A bat flying through the air during sunset above a forest preserve

    Sunset Hike

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    A guided walk to learn about local wildlife who begin their day as the sun begins to set. Cost: $5/person.

    $5 • Registration Required
  • Two moths perching on a blade of grass.

    National Moth Week: Evening Mothing!

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Learn about this elusive night-time pollinator and visit our “moth traps.” Ages 8 & up w/ adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A child and an adult fishing together near a body of water.

    Fishing for Community / Pescando Conexiones (Drop-In)

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join us for a morning of fishing on Trailside’s pond. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn fishing basics from our experts, build connections with others and enjoy […]

    Free
  • 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 child and an adult fishing together near a body of water.

    Community Fishing Clinic

    Sundown Meadow • Countryside, IL 60525

    Presented with Illinois Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Fishing Program, join us for an evening of wildlife watching and fishing fun. Participants will […]

    Free
  • A group of people on the water in canoes.

    Paddle the Upper Des Plaines River: Part 2

    Northwestern Woods • Des Plaines, IL 60016

    Discover this magnificent watershed by means of canoe and bear witness to the flora and fauna that call it home. Ages 12 & up. Equipment […]

    Free • Registration Closed
  • a group playing a yard game at Thatcher Woods

    Indigenous Games & Activities

    Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634

    Join the American Indian Center of Chicago for traditional Indigenous games and activities. Grove 13.

    Free