Events
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Freedom Trail: Paddle Tour
Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827Join us on 10-person voyager canoes for a fascinating tale of the hundreds -perhaps thousands- of escaped slaves / "Freedom Seekers" that came through this […]
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Feeding Time
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Discover the diets and habitats of our ambassador animals and watch an engaging feeding demonstration.
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Wellness in the Woods: Yoga
Dan Ryan Woods-Central • Chicago, IL 60620Enjoy a 1-hour yoga class. Dress in active wear and bring a yoga mat. Grove 10.
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Nature Soundwalk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for an acoustic ecology hike led by the Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology.
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“Bone” Appetit
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us at feeding time as we give our outdoor Ambassador Animals their dinner.
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Kayak the Des Plaines
Schuth’s Grove • Cook County, IL 60546 (near Riverside)Kayak 3 miles from Schuth’s Grove to Plank Road Meadow. Equipment and shuttle provided. Beginners welcome.
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Teen Restoration Sunday
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Help us improve our wildlife habitat by cutting and removing invasive species. Ages 12 & up.
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Community Paddle
Wampum Lake • Cook County, IL 60476 (near Thornton)Open community paddle on 10-person canoes. Registration opens one month prior to event date.
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International Mud Day
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Play and create with mud! Please dress for a muddy experience.
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Printmaking 101: Linocuts Workshop
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn the art of cutting designs into linoleum blocks and inking prints. All skill levels welcomed. Ages 16 & up.
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Using Plant Identification Apps
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Presented in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension: Turn your smartphone into a powerful nature tool and learn how to identify plants with confidence […]
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Share the Trails: Cycling Pit Stop
LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Get your helmet fit, tires inflated, bike checked and learn about trail safety. Presented by Ride Illinois. Grove 4.
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Disability Pride Month Trail Exhibit
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about environmentalists with disabilities and celebrate the important work being done around the world.
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Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Join other seniors for a gentle, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
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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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Canceled Open Nature Play Day
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Children can connect to nature and enjoy open nature play.
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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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What’s in the River?
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Discover the hidden life of the Chicago River as we dip our nets and meet our macroinvertebrate neighbors. Supplies provided.
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Feel Free Self-Guided Reflection Hike
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646As part of America 250, explore freedom and resilience in nature while celebrating Independence Day through guided reflection prompts.
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Naturalist Night Out: Owls
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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Canceled Calling of the Frogs
Whistler Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Join a frog monitor to learn how to identify local frogs by sound.
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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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Prairie Fireworks
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439As part of America 250, follow signs for a self-guided hike to learn about prairie influence on history, culture and its explosion of colorful flowers.
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