Events
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Night Hike
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Spend an evening walking through nature with a naturalist.
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Buckthorn Dye Workshop
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Learn about the invasive plant buckthorn, how to process it for dye and take home your own naturally dyed textile.
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Restoration Workday
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Restore habitat and control invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up. Ages 15 & under w/ adult.
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Restoration Sunday
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Help us improve our wildlife habitat by cutting and removing invasive species. Ages 8 & up. Ages 15 & under w/ adult.
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Restoration Workday
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Help us restore healthy habitats. Ages 8 & up. Children under 15 w/ adult. High schoolers may earn service hours.
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Autumn Stories in Chinese
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480The Naperville Chinese Storytellers share stories and activities. All ages; under 18 w/ adult.
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Wee Wonders: Snakes
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Fall Color Walk
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy a leisurely naturalist-led nature hike to view fall color. All ages.
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Green Lake Gardening
Green Lake Woods • Calumet City, IL 60409Restore the garden and help pollinators. No experience needed. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
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Nature Detective
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062What happened here?! Learn how to look for clues to figure out nature’s mysteries.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
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Waterfowl Watch
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Let’s walk out to our wetlands to see migrating waterfowl. Ages 13 & up.
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Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.
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Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Moderately paced, 1-mile fitness walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteer. Ages 55 & up.
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Yoga in the Preserves
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Weekly yoga class for all ages and skill levels. Led by Kim Weber of Be Lightfooted.
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Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages 2 to 6 with an adult. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served […]
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Photography Walk
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Enjoy a guided walk to photograph and view seasonal nature. For all levels and camera types.
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Fall Artisan Series: Painting
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Get crafty on select Wednesday evenings. Ages 18 & up.
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Rock and Crystal Gardens
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Come join us as we create small gardens that are great for indoor spaces as well as outdoors! We will make small planters that incorporate […]
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Nature Watercolor Painting
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Enjoy the beauty of nature through watercolor painting. All levels welcome. Supplies provided. Ages 18 & up.
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Nature’s Art Box
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Explore the wild side of creativity! Kids ages 3–6 with an adult can enjoy hands-on nature-inspired art and activities. Supplies provided.
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Fridays in the Field
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480University of Illinois-Extension Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities when the buildings are closed.
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Bird Painting Step-by-Step: Pileated Woodpecker
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305For both beginners and more experienced artists. Materials provided. Cost: $5/person. Ages 18 & up.
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River Trail Nightlife: Owl Prowl
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A guided walk on our trail to search for local owls. Ages 8 & up.
Free • Registration Required
