Poetry Trail: Black History Month
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)In honor of Black History Month, walk a short, looped trail and […]
Free
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Restoration Sunday
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Help restore our woodlands by cutting down invasive species and having a […]
Free
• Registration Required
Whistlepigs!
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn all about our Chicagoland marmot hibernator.
Free
Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Make a simple instrument, or bring your own guitar, fiddle, etc. and […]
Free
Groundhog Day
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn the story behind this peculiar holiday.
Free
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Free
Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a one-mile, easy-paced walk in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led […]
Free
• Registration Required
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Limited tickets available. […]
Free
I am a Scientist
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, […]
Free
• Registration Required
Black History Month Story Trails
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Follow a self-guided story featuring a prominent African American figure.
Free
2-miles at 2
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join volunteer Naturalist Cyndi Duda every Wednesday for a hike around Phantom […]
Free
Thankful for the Dark
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn why light pollution is harmful to people and wildlife while enjoying […]
Free
• Registration Required
Tiny Tot Adventures
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Join us for an adventure in nature through movement, stories and artmaking. […]
Free
Be a Better Birder: Backyard Bird Feeding
Virtual Event
Discover how to make your yard and home bird-friendly. Learn about bird […]
Free
• Registration Required
Valentine’s Day Candlelight Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate love in its many forms with a candlelit walk and light […]
Free
• Registration Required
Winter Fire Building Workshop
Camp Dan Beard • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn fire building skills indoors and try out your new talent outdoors. […]
Free
Winter Paint Night
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Create an acrylic winter scene with follow-along instructions. Ages 18 & up.
Free
• Registration Required
Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Ski programs will occur only when there is snow. Learn to ski […]
$20
• Registration Required
Winterpalooza
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for an afternoon of winter activities including hikes, broom hockey, […]
Free
R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. […]
Free
• Registration Required
Conservation@Home: Seed Swap & Plant Exchange
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Plant lovers unite! Native plant presentation followed by seed and plant sharing. […]
Free
Trees in Myth
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010A presentation on how trees affect our imaginations.
Free
Junior Naturalist Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Earn a Junior Naturalist badge by taking a short walk outside and […]
Free
Owls of Trailside
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about the fascinating owls that call Trailside home and meet an […]
Free
• Registration Required