Events
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Wildflower Walk
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn how to identify our early spring wildflowers while enjoying their ephemeral beauty. Ages 13 & up.
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Four Seasons Walk Series: Spring Forest Bathing
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join Gayle Byck from InTune with Nature to form a deeper connection to nature by focusing on rebirth and new beginnings.
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Springtime Walk
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A walk to discover and discuss the highlights of the season. All ages.
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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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Prairie Pages
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discuss Zoe Schlanger’s “The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth.” In partnership with the […]
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Earth Day of Service
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Improve the ecosystem health in the Forest Preserves by participating in ecological restoration. Groups welcome. Ages 12 & up.
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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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Earth Day Cleanup
Jerome Huppert Woods • River Grove, IL 60171Celebrate Earth Day by helping clean up litter in the Forest Preserves. Litter pickers and supplies will be available to check out.
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Canceled Nature at Night
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A special Earth Day evening program to explore the world of nature after the sun sets. $5/person. All ages.
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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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Canceled Be a Better Birder: Intermediate Bird ID
Virtual EventStep up your birding game by learning how to identify the complexities of birds.
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Beautiful Sounds at Sunset
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Spend time outdoors with the sounds of nature and soothing instruments around a fire with certified instructor Gail. Bring a cushion. Ages 18 & up.
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Bird Painting Workshop Step-by-Step: Red-winged Blackbird
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Sketch and paint using acrylic paints. For all skill levels. Materials provided. $5/person. Ages 13 & up.
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Tree Trek
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate Arbor Day by learning about the trees that provide canopy during a tree ID and sensory walk.
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Frogs
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn how to recognize frog calls while enjoying a nocturnal walk.
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Day Hiking Leadership Training
Bemis Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60523 (near Oak Brook)For teachers and youth educators! Free training provides all the tools to take groups out to the Forest Preserves for the day.
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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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Trash Bash
FeaturedDan Ryan Woods-Central • Chicago, IL 60620Make spring cleaning more sustainable! Our event partners will be collecting electronics, prescription drugs, household recyclables, bikes, clothing, plastic bags and much more. The Forest […]
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Kinder-explorers
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010A program to inspire outdoor inquiry through stories and activities. Ages 5-7 w/ adult. Siblings welcome.
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Wild About Play
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Ready to craft, create, and unleash your wild side? Swing by and take on the challenge: design paper mache enrichment items that'll spark joy for […]
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Spring Nature Camp
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Join us for a free, all-ages, one-day spring camp at Rolling Knolls featuring cultural teachings, crafts, storytelling, outdoor games and more.
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Green Lake Gardening
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Help us restore the pollinator garden at Green Lake. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
Free • Registration Required
