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Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Join us for a nature-inspired adventure for seniors. Ages 55 & up.
Free
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Faire at the Square
Cummings Square • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy our "creative-reuse carnival" with games made from repurposed materials! Win prizes, learn about plants and animals, & more. Ice […]
Free
Silver Creek Prairie Walk
Silver Creek Family Picnic Area • Melrose Park, IL 60160Learn about restoration efforts, goals, and ways you can get involved. Ages 12 & up.
Free
R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Equipment provided. Ages 17 & up.
Free
Restoration Workday
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Help protect our natural areas by collecting seeds or removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up w/ adult. […]
Free
River Trail Workdays
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up. Children under 15 w/ adult. Register by 9/11 […]
Free
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Archaeology Day
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about Calumet Region’s cultural history. Activities include archaeology displays, a mock archaeology dig, and more.
Free
A River Thru History Rendezvous
Columbia Woods • Willow Springs, IL 60480A River Thru History is an early American party with all the trimmings! Join this festive gathering of fur trappers, […]
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Fall Nature Fest
LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Enjoy food, drinks, games, Jesse White Tumblers, animal ambassadors, free give-a-ways, and much more. Presented by the Forest Preserves of […]
Free
Monarch Migration
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Monarch butterflies are headed to Mexico. Learn how monarchs make this journey and how to support their migration.
Free
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.
Free
Bone Appetit
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor animal ambassadors.
Free
The Sounds Natural Series
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Enjoy art activities, food, music, and workshops. If interested in camping overnight, call (708) 868-0606.
Free
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Skate Party
Dan Ryan Woods-North • Chicago, IL 60620Come out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just roll along to the music. Grove 15.
Free
Full Moon Paddle
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Join an exclusive after-hours moonlit paddle through the Skokie Lagoons. Ages 8 & up. Register: chicagoriver.org/events
$60
The Tale of 2 Prairies
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Walk through a dolomite prairie and visit the Blenz restored prairie. Ages 14 & up.
Free
Pedal the Preserves: I&M Bicycle Trail
John Husar I&M Canal Bicycle Trail Parking Lot • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join for a family friendly ride and learn about safety, techniques, and tips. Helmets and loaner bikes available. Presented with […]
Free
A River Thru History Rendezvous
Columbia Woods • Willow Springs, IL 60480A River Thru History is an early American party with all the trimmings! Join this festive gathering of fur trappers, […]
Art in the Prairie
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Go on a walk and create nature-inspired art. Supplies provided.
Free
Forest Therapy
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. Ages 21 & up.
Free
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Teen Exploration Days
Teen Exploration Day: Kayaking
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us to learn paddling techniques and enjoy an afternoon on Bullfrog Lake. Adult supervision required. Ages 13 & up.
Free
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.
Free
Tuesdays are for the Birds!
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us as we seek out fall migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Free
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories and crafts. Children ages 3-6 w/ adult.
Free
Partial Lunar Eclipse
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480A partial total lunar eclipse will be a sight to see!
Free
Wellness Days at Whistler
Whistler Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
Senior Fitness Walks in Thatcher Woods
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Join other seniors for a moderately paced, one mile fitness walks in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led by senior Roberta Jannsen, […]
Free
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Book Swap
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Bring in gently used books and leave with some new-to-you books! Any genre and reading level; nature-themed, large print, braille, […]
Archery
Cherry Hill Woods • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Learn the basics of archery. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.
Free