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Bucket Bug Hunt

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Walk through our sugar bush to learn about early spring insects.  

Canceled Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Watch this celestial phenomenon unfold into the wee hours of the morning.

Waterfowl Watch

McGinnis Slough • Orland Park, IL 60462

Join us as we peer through a spotting scope and watch for migratory waterfowl. Ages 14 & up.

Walk and Talk

Red Gate Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower […]

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Spring Break-OUT Adventure

Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

Enjoy time out of school with activities including archery, nature play, hikes, art, and other fun. Drop-in.

Spring Break Feeding Frenzy

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Learn what, why and how staff feed the animal ambassadors at the nature center.

Camping 101

Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills.

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Spring Breakout Adventures

Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646

Try a variety of outdoor recreation activities while spending school break in nature. Drop-in.

Postponed Spring Nature Camp

Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120

Learn the significance of spring in Native American culture while participating in various timed activities with Trickster Cultural Center.

Photography Walk

Maple Lake-East – Mountain Bike Staging Area • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

Grab your camera and explore Paw Paw Woods Nature Preserve, one of the highest quality natural areas in the state.