Events
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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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Restoration Workday
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Help us remove invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up. Ages 12-17 w/ adult.
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Picidae
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Come for a short presentation and a stroll. Learn how woodpeckers are well adapted for their environment.
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Winter Trees
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join a nature expert as we discover ways to identify trees in winter.
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Wee Wonders: Snowflakes
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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Animal Encounter
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our ambassador animals.
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Where in Winter
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Life in our preserves doesn’t hibernate when the cold sets in—our wildest residents have clever tricks to make it through winter. Curious how they do […]
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Canceled MLK, Jr. Day of Service
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Participate in a self-led litter pick-up. Earn service-learning hours. Garbage bags and disposable gloves are available.
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Canceled Holiday Restoration & S’mores Series
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Remove invasive species and participate in a brush pile burn. Followed by s’mores. Earn service-learning hours. Ages 12 & up.
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MLK Jr. Day of Service
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Join us for an afternoon of crafts, cocoa, and a clothing drive! For groups of 10 or more, email [email protected].
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Canceled MLK Teen Day Restoration
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Put on some gloves and join us to remove invasive species & earn service hours. Tools provided.
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MLK Service Celebration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Unwind and relax after your day of service and enjoy hot cocoa and refreshments in a cozy setting.
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Canceled Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Make River Trail better on this official day of community service. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10-17 w/ adult.
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Prairie Pages Book Club
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join our new adult nature book club with the Barrington Area Library! Discuss a nature novel with other readers and the Barrington Area Library while […]
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Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Join other seniors for a gentle, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
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Wee Wanderer Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Tickets on first-come, first-served basis. Ages 2-6 w/ adult.
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DIY Weather Station
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Learn the importance of weather and climate data, and how to set up a weather station. Ages 18 & up. Grove 7.
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Cozy Campground Book Club
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Join this camping themed book club!
Free • Registration Required -
2 Miles at 2
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an afternoon walk. Ages 18 & up.
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Fiber Arts/Cozy Crafting
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring your own project or learn to crochet, knit, cross-stitch and more. Materials provided. Ages 13 & up.
Free • Registration Required -
Winter Roving Birdwatch
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us on Giant’s Hollow Trail to walk, talk and birdwatch.
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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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Woodworking with Invasives
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Repurpose common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10-16 w/ adult.
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Be a Better Birder: Getting Started
Virtual EventLearn how to start birding! Build your birding kit and learn where you can find resources.
Free • Registration Required
