Events

Accessibility Trail Outing

Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)

Join us on a 1.7-mile paved trail with resting points throughout. Perfect for those who use wheelchairs or have  limited […]

Muddy Paws Walk

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Let’s search the muddy trails to identify what other animals are using them.

World Water Day: Water Policy for Healthy Ecosystems

Facebook Live from Sagawau Environmental Learning Center

Celebrate World Water Day by focusing on how healthy aquatic ecosystems will benefit all. Enjoy the live stream on Sagawau’s […]

Spring Eggstravaganza

Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646

Celebrate the changing season and learn about Cook County’s wildlife through crafts, themed walks, refreshments and more. Drop-in.

Painting & Papercrafts

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Celebrate spring with arts and crafts inspired by the changing season. Ages 18 & up or ages 13-17 w/adult.

Event Series Yoga

Yoga

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

All-levels indoor yoga class with certified instructor, Maura. Ages 18 & up.

Truckin’ Into Spring

Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)

In partnership with Go Ape Chicago, enjoy the Treetop Nets, a nature obstacle course, and more. Food trucks and vendors […]

Artist as Naturalist

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Celebrate Women's History Month by learning how artists made scientific discoveries accessible to society.

Bucket Bug Hunt

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Walk through our sugar bush to learn about early spring insects.  

Canceled Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Watch this celestial phenomenon unfold into the wee hours of the morning.

Waterfowl Watch

McGinnis Slough • Orland Park, IL 60462

Join us as we peer through a spotting scope and watch for migratory waterfowl. Ages 14 & up.