Events

Night Hike: Stars and Stories

Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

Join in and listen to the story "Under the Drinking Gourd" and learn the significance of why reading the stars […]

Nature Book Club: “An Immense World” by Ed Yong

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Join a lively discussion of this book about animal senses. In partnership with Forest Park Public Library. Ages 18  & […]

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

The Kenneth Young Center will be offering a FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for adults at Crabtree Nature […]

Frog Survey Night Walk

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Come be a citizen scientist for an evening as we listen to and document our local frogs. Space is limited. […]

Nature at Night

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Explore the world of nature after the sun sets.

$5

Bird Walk

Burnham Prairie • Burnham, IL 60633

Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds.

Wildflower Walk

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Come along for a guided walk to explore spring ephemerals in bloom.

Teen Shelter Building

Camp Dan Beard • Northbrook, IL 60062

Learn all about primitive shelter buildings and build your own. Bring your friends! Ages 12 & up.

Pond Exploration

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Search a pond for invertebrates, amphibians, and other aquatic organisms.