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Red, White & Black
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473As part of America 250, join us for a walk and presentation to search for local woodpeckers and learn about their amazing traits.
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Freedom in Nature Self-Guided Reflection Hike
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473As part of America 250, explore freedom and resilience in nature while celebrating Independence Day through guided reflection prompts along the trail.
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Red, White and Whooo
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062As part of America 250, join us for an up-close look at one of our owls on our national holiday.
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Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4-mile walk.
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Bird Banding
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Visit Sagawau’s bird banders to see and learn about banding. Drop in.
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Wild Edibles Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about wild plants with culinary and medicinal uses on a casual walk.
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Red, White & Blue Nature Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305As part of America 250, join a naturalist for a guided hike on our trails and look for our nation’s flag colors in nature.
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Red, White and Whooo
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062As part of America 250, join us for an up-close look at one of our owls on our national holiday.
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Dark Night Rising
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Use binoculars and technology to look at and listen to bat signals on this 1-mile hike.
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Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305As part of America 250, listen to a children’s book read aloud, followed by an activity. An ASL interpreter will be present.
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Nature Play-Date
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join other families in our nature play area for fun and socializing.
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Wee Wonders: Pollinators
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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Canceled Everyone in Nature
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join a sensory class where individuals with disabilities and homeschoolers can learn about nature. Participants must be with an adult.
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S.E.N.I.O.R.S.
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Seniors can deepen their connection to the outdoors with fresh, engaging nature programs offered each month. Ages 55 […]
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Summer Tree ID Walk
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Enjoy a guided walk and learn how to identify trees in the summer.
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Stories in the Forest
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join the River Forest Public Library for storytelling! Ages 0-5 w/ adult. Drop in.
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Summer Tree ID Walk
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Enjoy a guided walk and learn how to identify trees in the summer.
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Canceled Awaken Your Senses
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Join this senses-based wellness workshop for all ages and skill levels. Led by Kim Eisendrath.
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Camping 101
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join 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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Bird Painting Step-By-Step: Indigo Bunting
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Sketch and paint a bird on a 9x12 canvas. Cost: $5/person. All skill levels welcomed. Ages 13 & up.
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Fridays in the Field
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Drop-in to discover something new in nature with University of Illinois-Extension volunteers.
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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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Wellness in the Woods: Fitness Walk
Yankee Woods • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)Join a Master Naturalist for a brisk walk around this 3-mile paved trail.
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Flickering Fireflies
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480As part of America 250: See fireflies, nature's fireworks, glow in the dark before a 1-mile adventure to catch and release these incredible creatures.
Free • Registration Required
