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Family Campout
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Introduction to camping for families. Equipment and meals provided. Cost: $75/family (group up to 6).
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Craft Series: Chinese Paper Lantern
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month by creating crafts inspired by different cultures. Drop in.
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Animal Encounter
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals. All ages.
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Animal Encounter
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals. All ages.
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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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Walk & Talk
Spears 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 hikes will be […]
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Spring Wildflower Walk
St. Mihiel Woods-East • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)Guided walk to discover blooming spring wildflowers, learn species and enjoy nature.
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Bags and Beyond: Yard Game Night
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Bring your own game or try something new. Kubb, Bags, Jenga, and other games provided.
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Be a Better Birder: Tips for Identifying Bird Sounds
Virtual EventLearn the skills needed to identify local bird sounds.
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Adult Night Hike
Wolf Road Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)BYOB (no glass) and learn about nocturnal animals and the night sky before taking part in a guided hike. 21 & up. 1.5 miles.
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Cheers to Nature
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a relaxing evening with a lecture about current topics in the environmental field. BYOB. Ages 21 & up.
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Doggie Date Night
FeaturedDan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Calling all dog lovers! Dog-themed offerings include costume parade, crafts for your furry friends, photo booth, raffle prizes, and more. Dogs must be pet and […]
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Outdoor Asian Campout
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Spend a weekend with Outdoor Asian and build confidence and find comfort in community. Limited spots available.
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Cheers to Nature
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Enjoy a relaxing evening with a lecture about current topics in the environmental field. BYOB (no glass). Ages 21 & up. Hosted at Swallow Cliff […]
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Trash Bash
FeaturedSagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Make spring cleaning more sustainable! Our event partners will be collecting electronics, prescription drugs, household recyclables, bikes, clothing, plastic bags and much more. The first […]
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Nature is Accessible!
FeaturedLittle Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate nature with inclusive, accessible experiences for all. Drop in.
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Trailside through Time
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Walk our scenic trails and discuss how Trailside Museum has changed since the 1870s. Ages 18 & up.
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Explore the Forest
FeaturedCrabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate everything the Forest Preserves has to offer and learn about nature with animal encounters, tree climbing, touch-a-truck and more! Food concessions available for purchase.
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Craft Series: Turtle Tapa Cloth
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month by creating crafts inspired by different cultures. Drop in.
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Pride in the Preserves: Flag Raising & Celebration
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a celebratory flag-raising, honoring the start of a month dedicated to inclusion, visibility, and community. The raised flags connect to a special […]
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Wellness Walk
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Enjoy a mindful and mediative guided forest therapy walk, led by Roberta Jannsen. Ages 18 & up.
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Walk with Pride!
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Take a self-guided walk and learn about LGBTQ2S+ people in conservation.
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