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Beavers by Moonlight
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Search for beavers using moonlight.
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Nature Story Trail “Giving Thanks” by Chief Jake Swamp
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Walk a short trail while reading the posted story. Afterwards, stop in to pick up a take-home craft and activities.
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Fire Ecology 101
Red Gate Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Learn about prescribed fire, why we do it, how it’s done and what effects it has during a 1.5-mile walk. Grove 1.
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Stars, Stories, and Smores
FeaturedDan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Join us for s’mores by the fire, storytelling, astronomy and more.
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Conservation@Home: Seed Swap
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Bring some seeds and/or take some seeds home at this free swap. Experts will be available for advice.
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Walk & Talk
Plum Creek Meadow • Cook County, IL 60411 (near Chicago Heights)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be […]
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River Trail Workday: Seeds and Stewardship
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn how to collect native seeds and disperse them for restoration. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10-15 w/ adult.
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Buckthorn Dye Workshop
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Forest Preserves of Cook CountyLearn the basics of natural dyeing with the invasive common buckthorn. Participants will learn about the plant, how to process for […]
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R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws/loppers. Ages 18 & up.
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Sand Ridge: Calumet Heritage Day
FeaturedSand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us as we explore the heritage of the Calumet Region with guided walks, regional activities and displays.
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Wellness in the Woods: Yoga
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Join us for a free 45-minute class focused on building stability, flexibility, and relaxation through the practices of breath-work, mindful movement, and meditation. Liz, from […]
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Twenty Years of Monk Parakeet Research in Chicago
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Dr. Christopher Appelt (Biology, St. Xavier University) has studied monk parakeets in Chicago for 20 years. He’ll discuss his work, what he’s learned, and what’s […]
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Canceled Tails on Trails
FeaturedRiver Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Bring your dog on an adventure with a canine behavior specialist to learn how they perceive the world. Register by 11/7.
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Why Did the Woolly Bear Cross the Road?
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Come learn about ways the Woolly Bear caterpillar, and other moths and butterflies make it through the harsh winter months.
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Canceled Tails on Trails
FeaturedRiver Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Bring your dog on an adventure with a canine behavior specialist to learn how they perceive the world. Register by 11/7.
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Fossil Quarry Tour
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439An indoor presentation about fossils of the Chicago region is followed by a 1.5-mile walk to visit Sagawau’s fossil quarry.
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Nature Drawing Practice
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn common techniques to improve your drawing skills and train your artistic eye using nature references. Ages 18 & up.
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From Spore to Table
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn how to cultivate mushrooms at home. Refreshments provided. Ages 16 & up.
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Waterfowl Watch
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010See migrating waterfowl on some of the wetlands. Ages 13 & up. Binoculars provided.
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Open Nature Play Day
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Bring your little one for open nature play time. Enjoy the Dan Ryan Woods Nature Play space while helping your children connect with nature. Enjoy […]
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S.E.N.I.O.R.S.
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Ages 55 & up.
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Wellness in the Woods: Food Security Gardens
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Learn about gardening and the effect plants can have on your well-being. Led by Wandering Paths Founder Navraaz Kaur Basati.
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Waterfowl Watch
Witness the fall migration. Presented with Arlington Heights Park District. Register by 11/13. Ages 10 & up. Location is at Busse Location – details will […]
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