Events
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Jr. Naturalist Camp
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Running from 9:30 am to 1 pm each day, this day camp is perfect for kids who love nature and want to become junior naturalists! […]
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Teen Biodiversity Day
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Spend the day in the field with naturalists to discover the diversity of life in the Forest Preserves. Ages 13 & up.
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Furry But Not Friendly
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an indoor presentation on some of the mustelids (weasels) within Cook County. Ages 12 & up.
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Walk & Talk
Red Gate Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be […]
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Night of Nature Play
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Experience nature at night through open play, star gazing and s’mores.
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Summer Artisan Series: Firefly Paint & Hike
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Get crafty on select evenings. New topics each month.
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Food Security Gardens with Native Plants
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Explore native plants that are traditionally used as food. Led by Wandering Paths Founder and flower farmer Navraaz Kaur Basati.
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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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Owl Pellet Dissection
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Dissect an owl pellet and learn about local owls. Supplies provided. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10-17 w/ adult.
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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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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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Be a Better Birder: Birding Ethics
Virtual EventLearn about ABA birding ethics and how to ensure other people and birds are minimally impacted during your trip.
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Fitness Hike
Vollmer Road Grove • Cook County, IL 60478 (near Country Club Hills)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 3.6 […]
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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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Community Paddle
Saganashkee Slough Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Drop in and experience a guided paddle tour on a voyager canoe. Limited spots available; first come, first served.
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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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Evening Firefly Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a guided walk as twilight settles in and the fireflies begin to twinkle. Family program.
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Nature’s Fireworks
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010As part of America 250, catch and learn about the glowing insects of twilight on a casual guided stroll.
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ADA Nature Walk
Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)Explore the forest and learn about local nature in this accessibility-focused walk.
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International Mud Day Celebration
Featured Weekly Wellness ProgrammingCaldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Dress for a mess as you splash and squish in the mud! Presented with Hive Center for the Book Arts and Niles-Maine Library.
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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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