Nature Explorer Camp
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover plants and animals through exploration, games, and crafts. Ages 7 to 11.
$30
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Summer Nature Camp
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Learn the significance of summer in Native American culture while participating in various activities. All ages. Presented with Trickster Cultural Center.
Canceled Bird Banding
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join us for an evening of tagging and releasing to learn about our birds.
Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305
Free
Wellness Days at Whistler
Whistler Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
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Juneteenth Freedom Ride
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620Cycling celebration with Major Taylor Trail Keepers and Black Girls Bike. 16 miles roundtrip. Bring your own bike and helmet.
Morning Solstice Paddle
Busse Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)Celebrate the summer solstice by paddling Busse South Pool. Ages 5 & up.
Stories in the Forest
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to […]
Free
Thursdays in the Field
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Don't be Rude, It's A Brood: Cicadas Connect to nature through fun inquiry-based activities. Different theme/activities each month. Drop in.
American Indian Summer Solstice
Schiller Woods-West • Schiller Park, IL 60634Join the American Indian Center of Chicago to learn the importance of the solstice to the Native community; enjoy traditional […]
Canceled Summer Solstice Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate the longest day of the year during a 1.5-mile walk.
Nature Book Club “Entangled Life” by M. Sheldrake
Forest Park Public Library • Forest Park, IL 60130Join us for a lively discussion of “Entangled Life” by Merlin Sheldrake, a book about fungi and forests. Ages 18 […]
Campfire Stories
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Enjoy the lingering daylight on the longest day of the year with stories, songs and s’mores around the campfire.
$5
Canceled Solstice & Cicada Walk
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480The time has finally come to celebrate the emergence of the 17-year cicadas! Join us on the summer solstice as […]
Fridays in the Field
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
Free
Intro to Birding
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for a stroll looking for birds while we learn basic ID tips. All skill levels welcome.
Summer Pride Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Celebrate Pride Month with a casual nature hike to enjoy the sights, sounds, and scents of early summer. Family program.
Self-Love in Nature
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Week 1: Create a Self-Love Kit (Jun 8) Week 2: Peace and Drum Circle (Jun 22) Week 3: Sensory Experience […]
Forest Photography
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Use your camera to observe nature on a guided photography walk. All levels and camera types. Ages 13 & up.
Camping 101: Overnight!
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Part workshop, part campout! Learn camping skills, then spend the night.
$50
Pond Dippin’
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover tiny creatures in our ponds.
Cub Scout Adventure Series
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480A nature-related scout adventure will be offered and achieved. Jun 23: Wolf Level Jul 28: Bear Level Aug 25: Webelos […]
Free
Serpent Safari
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A program all about snakes.
Outdoor Education Camp
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Discover nature and enjoy experiences through exploration and recreation. Group 1: Ages 6-8 Group 2: Ages 9-11
$25
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
Nature Discovery Field Camp
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Children ages 10-11 will explore the outdoors through fishing, birdwatching, insect discovery, treasure hunts and hands-on animal encounters. Snacks included. […]
$50
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Free
Stories and Music in Nature
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an exciting Children's Concert! Enjoy stories from Barrington Area Library, music from Alloy Horns and nature-themed activities […]
Wellness Days at Whistler
Whistler Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Free
Walk & Talk Hike
Teason’s Woods • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]