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Camping 101
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join 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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Amphibian Outing
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Be on the lookout for amphibians while enjoying a walk during amphibians’ most active time of year. Grove 7.
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Woodcock Walk
Wolf Road Prairie • Cook County, IL 60154 (near Westchester)Witness the amazing spring courtship flight of the male woodcock bird, at Wolf Road Prairie. Led by John Elliott, Chicago Bird Alliance.
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IDNR ENTICE Workshop: Weather, Climate, & Climate Change
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn about the science behind climate, weather, and climate change and how to incorporate it into your classroom. PDH available.
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Spring into Wellness
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Celebrate the changing season and how to embrace one’s wellness in nature while exploring nearby wildlife. Drop in.
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Conservation @ Home: Seed Swap and Plant Exchange
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Plant lover Unite! Native plant presentations are followed by seed and plant sharing. All Welcome. Bring a mug, warm beverage provided.
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Feeding Time
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Discover the diets and habitats of our ambassador animals and watch an engaging feeding demonstration.
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Animal Enrichment Studio
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Create new items for our ambassador animals then watch how enrichment is used as an important part of their care.
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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.
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Micro Safari, Pt 2
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Our microscopic exploration of life in the waters of Crabtree continues.
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Tree Faces
FeaturedRiver Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Make faces on our trees with natural materials. All ages.
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Worst Case Scenario Hike
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn hiking safety and simple first aid on a walk that puts you into “worst case scenarios”! Ages 13 & up.
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Space Celebration: Storytime and Craft
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for an out-of-this-world story-time and outer-space craft during spring break. Ages 2-7 w/ adult.
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Poet Tree
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Enjoy poetry on the trails to celebrate National Poetry Month. Submit your own stanza for our Poet Tree.
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Story Trail: “It’s Spring” by Linda Glaser
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Walk a short trail while reading the story before picking up a take-home craft and activity. Drop in.
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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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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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Spring Break Fest
FeaturedThatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Youth and families, enjoy time out of school! Try archery, build and play with natural materials, learn orienteering, paint a bird house and more.
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Amphibian Outing
Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Join a walk and be on the lookout for amphibians during their most active time of year.
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Celebrate Jane Goodall’s Birthday with #GoodAllDay!
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Jane with a meaningful day of service in nature. Join us as we care for our environment, learn from young […]
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Crafternoon-Paint and Sip
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Come join us for an evening of art and alcohol. We have templates to paint or do your own thing! BYOB, cups provided. No glass allowed. Ages 21 & up.
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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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Salamanders
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Explore amphibian ecology on a walk to their seasonal breeding pools.
Free • Registration Required
