Events
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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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Cozy Campground Book Club
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Join this camping themed book club!
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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 Walk: Tree ID
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Learn about native tree species in the area and how to identify during the winter.
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National (Tree) Cookie Day
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Drop in and paint a tree cookie.
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Winter Walk: Tree ID
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Learn about native tree species in the area and how to identify during the winter.
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Serenity Hike Under the Full Moon
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Hike 2 miles under the glow of the rising Cold Moon within the tranquil expanse of the world's largest Urban Night Sky Place. Subject to […]
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Canceled Moonlight Hike
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Hike by the light of the full moon.
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Women’s Night Out
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Reflect on the past year under the full moon. Presented by Gayle Byck from InTune with Nature.
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Hibernation Day
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Learn about how animals survive winter through activities and den building. Drop in.
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Owl Prowl
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about our local owls and hear who’s hooting. Ages 12 & up.
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Forest Preserves Staff Art Show
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Open daily (excl. Fridays, 12/25 & 1/1), Trailside’s art show celebrates the creative talents of our very own Forest Preserves staff.
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Sacred Wanderings
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Connect with nature and surround yourself with the energy of the natural world. Led by Unity Temple of Oak Park. For information, contact [email protected].
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Nature Weaving
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010This nature workshop incorporates the world of weaving using recycled materials. Presented by Navraaz Basati of Wandering Paths, LLC. 12 years of age and up.
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DIY Holiday Birdseed Wreath
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Help feed our feathered friends this holiday season with a cute, simple birdseed wreath. Materials provided. Ages 10 & up.
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Fire Basics
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Spark your outdoor spirit! Explore fire-building basics and campfire styles, plus enjoy s’mores and cocoa. BYO mug!
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Cross-Country Ski Seminar
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn the basics of cross-country ski equipment and how to prepare for your first cross-country skiing experience.
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Hibernation Day
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Learn about how animals survive winter through activities and den building. Drop in. Grove 7.
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Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Venture out on our scenic trails for a 3- to 4-mile guided walk.
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Winter Bonfire
Camp Dan Beard • Northbrook, IL 60062Celebrate the start of the winter season with a giant bonfire under the night sky. Enjoy S’mores and other snacks, games, and star gazing (weather […]
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Owls
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010An indoor presentation about these skilled nocturnal hunters.
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Stuffed Animal Storytime
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a special story time program.
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Wax Clinic
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn how simple it is to care for your skis and discuss ski maintenance for waxable and waxless skis.
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Seeds of the Future
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for storytelling and a panel discussion followed by a seed swap. Presented by the Mbwakawen Harambee Collective.
Free • Registration Required
