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Family Garlic Mustard Pull
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Help remove this invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
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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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Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Craft Series: Japanese Cherry Blossom Fan
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month by creating crafts inspired by different cultures. Drop in.
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Wellness in the Woods Expo
FeaturedCrabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover the health benefits of nature through forest therapy, guided nature walks, yoga, music, art and more. 10 am to 12 pm: Forest Therapy Walk […]
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Frog Frenzy
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn how to dress, act and live as a frog. All ages.
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Insect Inspired Innovations
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Throughout history, nature has inspired all facets of human advancement. Our focus will be on insects and the impact they have had on the development […]
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Monday Morning Mood Booster
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Fight the Monday blues and join us for a walk in nature.
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Sounds Like Spring
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Take your little one on a playful, music-filled nature walk. Ages 3-6 w/ adult.
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Bird Walk
Orland Grassland South • Cook County, IL 60467 (near Orland Park)Join us on a walk through Orland Grassland to look for grassland birds. 1.5 miles.
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Crane Day
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Young visitors can learn the facts and folklore about cranes that live in Cook County and throughout Asia through stories, activities and crafts.
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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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2 Miles at 2
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an afternoon walk. Ages 18 & up.
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Canceled Bird Migration Walk
Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Join us to learn about spring migration patterns and look for local and migrant birds. Binoculars available for loan. 2 miles.
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Spring Tree ID Walk
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Enjoy a guided walk and learn how to identify trees in spring.
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Mammal Comparison: Chicagoland and South Korea – Drop-in
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Experience an interpretive table comparing mammals found in Cook County with mammals found in South Korea.
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Spring Tree ID Walk
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Enjoy a guided walk and learn how to identify trees in spring.
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National Space Day Folktale and Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join La Grange Park Library for a magical folktale under the sky as we walk and explore the wonders of space.
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Canceled Conservation @ Home: Native Plant Gardening 101
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Learn how to grow and maintain your native plant garden. Native plants and seeds will be available.
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Spring has Sprung
Featured Spring has SprungRiver Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers. All ages.
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America’s 250th: History Hike
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)As part of America 250, join a hike that explores the stories that shaped our land, people and nation. In partnership with Village of Palos […]
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Morning Bird Stroll
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a slow trail walk to spot migrating birds. Limited binoculars available for loan.
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World Migratory Bird Day: The Big Sit
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Identify and count wild birds in a relaxing way. Learn how to use eBird or iNaturalist to record sightings. Binoculars available for loan. Drop in.
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World Migratory: Bird Day Walk & Big Sit – Drop-in
FeaturedCrabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Spot birds on a guided walk or sit from a fixed location. All birding levels welcome! Binoculars available for loan. Bird Day Walk: 8 am-10 […]
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