Events
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Fishing Bass-ics
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Get hooked on the basics of fishing as we tackle new topics and activities each class. Today we’ll review everything we’ve learned, create gyotaku fish‑print […]
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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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Canceled Naturalist Night Out: Senses
Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Join us for a themed stroll under the World’s Largest Urban Night Sky Place.
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Plant and Paddle
Little Calumet Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60827 (near Riverdale)Help restore habitat by planting native species from canoes. Gear provided. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River.
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Thursdays in Nature: Geology – Can you dig it?
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Connect to nature with University of Illinois-Extension Master Naturalists through fun inquiry-based activities for both adults and kids. Drop in.
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Nature Arts for Health: Nature Journal Making
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Experience the positive interaction between nature art and wellness in this fun, interactive art class. Led by University of Illinois-Extension.
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Camping 101
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Join us for a workshop to learn basic skills like how to set up a tent, build a fire, dress for the weather and more!
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Twilight Canoe
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Explore the wonders of Crabtree Lake at twilight. Presented with Chicago River Canoe and Kayak. Ages 18 & up.
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Nature Book Club: “I Contain Multitudes” by Ed Yong
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Discuss the featured book and ponder the hidden depths of familiar animals and ordinary things. Ages 18 & up.
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Wildflowers in the Prairie
Carl R. Hansen Woods • Cook County, IL 60192 (near Schaumburg)Learn about the natural history and wildflowers of Shoe Factory Road Prairie on this 2-mile walk. Bring sun protection and water!
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Nature Skate Day
Dan Ryan Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60620Bring your best skating routines or just roll along to the music for the third annual Nature Skate Day. The parking lots by Groves 13 […]
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Twilight Canoe
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Explore the wonders of Crabtree Lake at twilight. Presented with Chicago River Canoe and Kayak. Ages 18 & up.
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The Hum About Hummingbirds
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Drop in to learn about hummingbirds and observe them at our feeders. Light refreshments provided.
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Canceled All About Birds
Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)Discover the birds of Cook County through bird walks, info on birding and other bird-related activities. Binoculars available for loan.
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Plant and Paddle
Little Calumet Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60827 (near Riverdale)Help restore habitat by planting native species from canoes. Gear provided. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River.
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Restoration Workday
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Help us restore prairie habitat by removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up.
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The Jewels of Mexico
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439An indoor presentation explores the legend of hummingbirds and their cultural significance in Mexico. Followed by walk to hummingbird garden.
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Hawk Talk
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn about one of our resident raptors.
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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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Junior Naturalist Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Earn a Junior Naturalist badge by taking a short walk, then doing an indoor activity book. Ages 6-12 w/ caregiver.
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Insect Investigation
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join a naturalist as we investigate this fascinating group of organisms.
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The Buzz on Bees
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Visit our beehives and meet the beekeepers to learn about bees, pollination and honey.
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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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