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  • A group of people hiking in a forest with a backdrop of fall colors.

    Fall Color Walks

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Join us for an afternoon stroll.

    Free
  • A group of people hiking in a forest with a backdrop of fall colors.

    Hike, Read & Write

    Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join a naturalist for a hike, followed by a poetry writing workshop. Presented with Poets & Patrons.

    Free
  • a great horned owl in a tree at Crabtree Nature Center

    Owl Prowl

    Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617

    Join a naturalist for an evening walk while searching for owls.

    Free • Registration Required
  • a person using string, nails and a slice of tree trunk to make art at Rolling Knolls Pavilion

    Nature’s Art Box

    Nature’s Art Box
    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Explore the wild side of creativity! Kids ages 3–6 with an adult can enjoy hands-on nature-inspired art and activities. Supplies provided.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A person interacting with an indoor rock climbing wall.

    Fall Open Climb

    Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452

    Scale the indoor climbing wall! Participants must be over 40lbs. Adult supervision and waivers required. Accessible climbing equipment available.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Astrology photograph highlighting the night sky filled with stars.

    Cheers to Nature

    Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

    Enjoy a relaxing evening with an environment-themed lecture from a naturalist. Accessible building. BYOB. Ages 21 & up.

    Free
  • A night landscape with a full moon shining amongst an indigo sky.

    Night at the Museum

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Step into the shadows for eerie animal encounters, exploration of the 1876 mansion, live musical performances, and the strange wonders lurking in the night woods. […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • children roasting marshmallows at Trailside Museum

    Owl-oween Bash

    Featured
    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Jack-o’-lantern walk, campfire stories and festive fun. Costumes encouraged.

    Free • Registration Required
  • a volunteer carrying cut brush

    Ecological Restoration Weekend

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Help restore Sagawau’s diverse ecosystems by removing invasive plant species.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Children at a pumpkin hunt

    The Great Sand Ridge (Tiny) Pumpkin Hunt

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Discover hidden pumpkins on a fun scavenger hunt and take home your own pumpkin. While supplies last. Costumes encouraged!

    Free

  • An array of flags on display outdoors.

    Nation of Nations

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Trailside is hosting an exhibit celebrating tribal diversity of contemporary Indigenous Communities whose ancestral homelands are the Great […]

    Free
  • Children at a pumpkin hunt

    The Great Sand Ridge (Tiny) Pumpkin Hunt

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Discover hidden pumpkins on a fun scavenger hunt and take home your own pumpkin. While supplies last. Costumes encouraged!

    Free
  • a painting of a northern cardinal

    Nature Journaling

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Express yourself and the world around you! Learn how to create a nature journal with an art instructor.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A person at a Day of the Dead event.

    Día de los Muertos Craft

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Decorate a sugar skull to celebrate Day of the Dead. While supplies last.

    Free
  • A person birding outdoors in the fall.

    Waterfowl Watch

    Bird Walk
    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Let’s walk out to our wetlands to see migrating waterfowl. Ages 13 & up.

    Free
  • group of people kneeling around sweetgrass garden

    Garden Day

    Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120

    Want to get your hands dirty? Help us grow the Trickster Cultural Center gardens! Call 847-301-2090 for more info.

    Free
  • Participants from Misericordia - Heart of Mercy engage in an informative and interactive session that showcases a variety of animals native to Cook County.

    Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.

    Free
  • A group of people walking along a forested trail.

    Senior Fitness Walk

    Senior Fitness Walk
    Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305

    Moderately paced, 1-mile fitness walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteer. Ages 55 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of children at an indoor event.

    Wee Wandering Wednesdays

    Wee Wandering Wednesdays
    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages 2 to 6 with an adult. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served […]

    Free