Events
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Be a Better Birder: Birding and Technology
Virtual EventJoin us to learn about technology that can be used to enhance your birding experience.
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Printmaking Workshop
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Learn how to carve your own linoblock stamp. Materials provided. Ages 12 & 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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Morning Bird Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about spring bird migration patterns and look for local and migrant birds. Limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels […]
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Conservation @ Home: Spring Ephemerals
Virtual EventHave you ever wondered how some wildflowers bloom while the ground is still cold and the air feels like winter? Join University of Illinois Extension for this […]
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Women in the Wilds
FeaturedSand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Overview: Celebrate women in conservation and the natural sciences with presentations, hands-on activities and information promoting job and volunteer opportunities. Schedule: 10 am: Volunteer panel […]
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Muddy Paws Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Search the muddy trails to identify which animals are using them.
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Baffling Brown Birds
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn how to identify sparrows of the Chicago region with an indoor presentation followed by a bird walk. Ages 16 & 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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Printmaking Workshop
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Learn how to carve your own linoblock stamp. Materials provided. Ages 12 & up.
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Spring’s First Blooms
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Create your own pressed flower field guide and learn about spring’s first blooms.
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World Water Day
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Celebrate World Water Day with an indoor presentation and discussion on water rights and ethics.
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Bucket Bug Hunt
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Walk through our sugar bush to find out who has fallen into the sap buckets. All ages.
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Spring Break Boredom Busters
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Young naturalists enjoy jam-packed fun exploring nature, playing games, creating art and spending time outdoors. Adult supervision required. Ages 5 to 8: 10-11:30 am Ages […]
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Waterfowl Watch
McGinnis Slough • Orland Park, IL 60462Join us as we peer through a spotting scope to watch and identify waterfowl. Ages 14 & up.
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Walk & Talk
Red Gate Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These hikes will be […]
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Nature Illustration Workshop
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Guided nature illustrations class for all levels. Materials provided.
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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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Nature Illustration Workshop
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Guided nature illustrations class for all levels. Supplies provided.
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Nature’s Art Box
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Explore the wild side of creativity! Kids ages 3–6 with an adult can enjoy hands-on nature-inspired art and activities. Supplies provided.
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Spring Breakout Adventure
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Spend your time on break, outside! Try several outdoor recreation activities. Explore, discover and create!
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Meet the Artists: Near West Sketchers Art Opening
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a Meet the Artists evening event as we reveal the newest exhibit in Trailside's Classroom Gallery, featuring an anthology of nature-themed work […]
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