Events
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Salamanders
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Explore amphibian ecology on a walk to their seasonal breeding pools.
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Sacred Wanderings
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Connect with nature and surround yourself with the energy of the natural world. Led by Unity Temple of Oak Park. For information, contact [email protected].
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Zoo Adventure Passport! (ZAP!): Conservation Science Adventures
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Explore through play-based learning, nature crafts and discovery. In partnership with Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Drop in.
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Prime Real Estate
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about stewardship of cavity nesting birds, then observe tree swallows compete for their homes.
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The Science of Clouds
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn how water vapor forms clouds with an indoor presentation and a short walk.
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Paper Making Workshop
Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171Learn how to make paper with recycled materials. Supplies provided. Program held outdoors around a fire. All ages. Drop in.
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Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4-mile walk.
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The Unburied Treasure Hunt
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Pick up a treasure map then decode the clues onsite. All ages.
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Nature Walk
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy a spring walk along the trails.
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Meet Our Ambassador Animals
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Meet the animals that call Crabtree home.
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Little Red Rocks
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Share or enjoy music and poetry as the sun sets during our open-mic night.
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Wee Wonders: Wildflowers
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring your little ones to learn about spring wildflowers and experience their beauty as they bloom. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Everyone in Nature
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join a sensory class where individuals with disabilities and homeschoolers can learn about nature. Participants must be with an adult.
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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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S.E.N.I.O.R.S.
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Seniors can deepen their connection to the outdoors with fresh, engaging nature programs offered each month. Ages 55 […]
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Spring Ephemerals
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Learn about spring’s earliest blooms on a short, guided walk.
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Spring Ephemerals
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Learn about spring’s earliest blooms on a short, guided walk.
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Timberdoodle Talk & Trek
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn, then observe the American woodcock courtship display in the darkening sky. Ages 7 & up.
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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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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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Crafternoon
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Let nature inspire art! Try your hand at different crafts suitable for people of all abilities. This is an accessible site.
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Woodcock Watch
Country Lane Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Witness the magical courtship display of the male woodcock. Bring binoculars.
Free • Registration Required
