Events
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Look Up at the Sky Day
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480This special day during International Dark Sky Week encourages people to pause, admire the sky’s beauty, and reconnect with nature’s quiet wonder.
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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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Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud, followed by an activity. Indoor program. (Provided orally and in ASL.)
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Wee Wanderer Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Ticket giveaway starts at 9:30 am and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ages 2-6 […]
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Sulky Bird Count – Drop in
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a bird watch on Sulky Pond.
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Canceled Wellness Practices 101
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Calm your senses and de-stress the body to ease yourself into a state of pure relaxation. Led by Kim Eisendrath. Ages 16 & up.
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Thursdays in Nature: Signs of Spring
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Connect to nature through fun-themed activities and crafts for adults and kids. Drop in.
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Camping 101
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Join us for a workshop to learn basic skills like how to set up a tent, build a fire, dress for the weather and more!
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Crafting Circle
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Join a community of crafters to work on projects together! BYO-materials. Limited supplies available. Drop in.
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Women’s Night Out: New Moon Empowerment
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us for an evening designed to empower, connect and inspire. Ages 18 & up. $10/person.
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Nature Book Club: “The Great River” by Boyce Upholt
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a lively book discussion. In partnership with the Forest Park Public Library.
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Earth Day Bike Ride
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Join a guided bike ride around Sauk Trail Woods. Ride will be approximately 5 miles. BYO bike and helmet. Post-ride treats provided.
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Earth Day: Trashy Tapestries
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Enjoy the camaraderie and catharsis of hand-weaving rubbish ribbons made from reclaimed textiles on the 5’ tall, four-sided LOOM360. Learn about circular art and participate […]
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Earth Day: Day of Stewardship
Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171Join a litter clean-up and restoration workday. Equipment provided. Ages 13 & up; ages 13-14 w/adult.
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Earth Day
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305There are many things you can do to celebrate our planet Earth. Help us pick up litter, make a bird feeder, take home a tree […]
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Earth Day Celebration
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Join us for a vibrant celebration of planet Earth, filled with interactive activities, games, and creative artmaking for the whole family! This event is designed […]
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Earth Day Celebration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate Earth’s biodiversity through stewardship, art and educational activities. Free plant giveaways. Drop in.
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Earth Day, Nature Play
FeaturedCrabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate Earth Day with fun nature activities. Design an upcycled toy planter, create art using natural materials and enjoy outdoor exploration.
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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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“Bone” Appetit
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us at feeding time as we give our outdoor Ambassador Animals their dinner.
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Sunrise Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Step into the quiet stillness of early morning and join us for a before-hours walk to witness the beauty of a new day unfolding. Gates […]
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Restoration Workday
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Help us restore habitat and control invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up; ages 12-17 w/ adult.
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Earth Day Craft
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for a watercolor-inspired craft using coffee filters and markers as we celebrate the 55th anniversary of Earth Day. Drop in.
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