Events
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Little Cal Paddles
Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827Join Chicago Adventure Therapy for a paddle in 10-person canoes, exploring the history, people and stories that shape the community.
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Meet Our Ambassador Animals
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Meet the animals that call Crabtree home.
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Hike the Freedom Trail: Bus and Walking Tour
Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827Follow the tale of Freedom Seekers. Presented with the Midwest Underground Railroad Network. Registration opens one month prior to event date.
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Beaubien Woods Celebration
FeaturedBeaubien Woods • Chicago, IL 60827Immerse yourself in the beauty of Beaubien Woods as we celebrate the wonders of nature. This exciting day features a wide range of activities to […]
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Wildlife Pride Walk
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Join a 1.6-mile guided walk to learn about the diverse relationships and anatomy of native wildlife.
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Night of the Frogs/ Noche de las Ranas
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Join our bilingual night walk to hear seasonal frog calls and other nocturnal creatures. Ages 16 & up.
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Sunrise Hike
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Step into the quiet stillness of early morning and join us for a before-hours hike to witness the beauty of a new day. Gates and […]
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Morning Bird Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels […]
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LGBTQ2S+ Nature Trivia
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a celebration of all things queer in nature.
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Wee Wonders: Woodpeckers
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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Trailside Summer Bluegrass Jam
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305As part of America 250, join this all-American music jam! Come play or listen. Make a simple musical instrument or bring your own.
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Nature Explorers Camp
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Hosted daily from 10 am to noon, this day camp invites young explorers to uncover the treasures of nature through guided hikes, creative art projects […]
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Butterfly Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Kick off Pollinator Week with a guided butterfly walk! Join a trained local butterfly monitor as we discover which species are visiting the center, learn […]
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Animal Enrichment Studio
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an ADA-accessible event where you’ll create new items for our ambassador animals and then watch how enrichment is used as an important […]
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Community Fishing Clinic
Cermak Woods • Lyons, IL 60534Presented with Illinois Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Fishing Program, join us for an evening of wildlife watching and fishing fun. Participants will […]
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Fantastic Fireflies
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Please note: This event was moved to Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center due to a power outage at Sagawau.
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Morning Prairie Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a hike around Phantom Prairie. Ages 12 & up.
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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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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 learn what a fish actually is, go […]
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Ethnobotany & The Power of Plants
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Discover the healing stories of Chicago’s landscapes in this immersive indoor-outdoor herbalism workshop. Led by University of Illinois-Extension.
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Naturalist Night Out: Bats
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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Story Trail: Juneteenth
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Experience a story unfolding along a short trail. A craft is available to take home upon story trail completion.
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