Events
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Roses are Red, Violets are Blue!
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010In celebration of Valentine’s Day, please join us for an introductory watercolor painting program. We will be creating a 5” x 7” painting of a […]
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Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud, followed by an activity. Program held indoors.
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Wee Wonders: Love in Nature
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Everyone in Nature
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a sensory class where individuals with disabilities and homeschoolers can learn about nature. Participants must be with an adult.
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Converse with women of the Forest Preserves and take part in STEM activities for adults and children.
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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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Winter Roving Birdwatch
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us on Giant’s Hollow Trail to walk, talk and birdwatch.
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Senior Naturalist
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover the natural world with a themed activity. Ages 55 & up.
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Wellness in the Woods: The Cupid Shuffle
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Embrace a healthy heart and your well-being! Join us for a guided walk through, then warm up with hot tea.
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Sunprinting Workshop
Palos Park Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Use the sun to make a one-of-a-kind print. Supplies provided. Drop-in.
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Wellness in the Woods: The Cupid Shuffle
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Embrace a healthy heart and your well-being! Join us for a guided walk through, then warm up with hot tea.
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Winter Open Climb
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Scale Camp Sullivan's indoor climbing wall! Participants must weigh over 40 lbs. Adult supervision and waiver required. Accessible equipment available. Open 4 to 8 pm.
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Sunprinting Workshop
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Use the sun to make a one-of-a-kind print. Supplies provided. Drop in.
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Crafternoon: Paint and Sip Hot Chocolate
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Paint and sip a cup of hot chocolate. Supplies provided. All ages. 11 am to 12 pm - Guided Watercolor Painting: Join Catherine Hu, a […]
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Valentine’s Eve Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate love in its many forms with a candlelit walk, short presentation and refreshments. Families, friends and couples are welcome.
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Love Bites: Friday the 13th Luminary Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010A self-guided luminary walk illuminating the curious mating habits of the animal world. Warm up around campfires and a hot cocoa bar. Ages 18 & […]
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Sunrise Hike
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join a naturalist to experience the stillness and peace of a winter sunrise. Ages 18 & up.
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Sunrise Stroll
Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Join us for a stroll through the Forest Preserves at sunrise. 1.7 miles.
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Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons (Snow Dependent)
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn to ski with a certified Professional Ski Instructor of America. Ages 12 & up.
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R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Help us restore native habitats - Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools, gloves & snack provided. Closed toed shoes & long pants […]
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Animal Courtship Walk
Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Love is in the air! Hike with a naturalist and learn how animals express their love and attraction. 2.5 miles.
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Meet Our Ambassador Animals
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Meet the animals that call Crabtree home.
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Nature Walk & Mingle for Singles
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join other singles for a walk, then break the ice indoors over warm beverages and games. Ages 18 & up.
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