Events
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Winter Bird Feeding
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn a variety of methods of attracting birds to your yard.
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CSI: Critter Scene Investigation
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Drop in to gather clues to learn about wildlife.
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Conservation@Home: Seed Swap
FeaturedRiver Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Bring and/or take seeds home at this free swap. Experts will be available for advice. Ages 13 & up.
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Baby Buds
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for nature-themed interactive songs and stories. Tickets are first-come, first-served. Ages 0-23 months w/ adult.
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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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Crafternoon: Snow Inspired Art
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Let the winter landscape inspire art. Try your hand at different crafts suitable for people of all abilities. Drop-in.
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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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2 Miles at 2
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an afternoon walk. Ages 18 & up.
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Winter Waterland
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about the water cycle and freshwater ecology through water quality testing and activities. Drop in.
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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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Forest Meditation Walk (ADA Accessible)
Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)A slower paced, wheelchair-friendly stroll with stops along the way to clear our minds and focus on our senses. 1.5 miles.
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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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Crafting Circle
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Unwind while sharing tips, techniques and inspiration with fellow crafters of all skill levels. BYO-materials. Limited supplies available. Drop in.
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Bird Painting Workshop Step-by-Step: Red-breasted Nuthatch
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Sketch and paint a 9”x12” canvas using acrylic paints. All materials provided. Cost: $5/person. Ages 13 & up.
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Monotype Printing Workshop
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Learn about monotype printing and create a one-of-a-kind print. Supplies provided. Ages 12 & up. Ages 12-17 w/ adult. Hosted at Swallow Cliff Woods Pavilion. […]
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Winter Brr-ding
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for an early morning walk to see our brave winter residents followed by hot chocolate.
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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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Winter Photography
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062An outdoor workshop focusing on amazing winter scenes. Ages 13 & up.
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Restoration Workday
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Help us remove invasive species. Equipment provided. High schoolers may earn service hours. Ages 8 & up, 8-17 w/ adult.
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MLK Service Day
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Give back and join the community for a litter clean up to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Drop in.
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MLK Day of Service & Brush Pile Burn
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Learn what it takes to keep our forest health and remove invasive plant species. S’mores provided.
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Feeding Time
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Discover the diets and habitats of our ambassador animals and watch an engaging feeding demonstration.
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MLK Day of Stewardship
Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171Give back this MLK day. Join us for a litter clean up and restoration workday by stewarding your preserve.
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Birds and Bracelets
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Make bracelets while learning about your favorite birds. Registration required at 1-630-257-2045.
Free • Registration Required
