Nature Book Club
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us at Trailside to discuss "The Soul of an Octopus" by Sy Montgomery. For adults,
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Stars, Stories and Smores
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Join us for s’mores by the fire, storytelling, astronomy and more. Experience the captivating artistry of international, award-winning bilingual storyteller […]
Book Discussion: “Braiding Sweetgrass”
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join us for a book discussion about “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
Plants in the Military
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Humans have many uses for plants, and on Veterans Day, we will observe how they were used in the military.
Queen Quest
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Where do bumble bee queens overwinter? Join us on a search for dormant queens.
Crafternoon
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Let nature inspire your creativity. Join in on various nature-themed arts and crafts projects. Hosted at Swallow Cliff Woods Pavilion.
Outdoor Nature Skate
Dan Ryan Woods-North • Chicago, IL 60620Come out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just roll along to the music. We welcome you […]
Fossil Quarry Tour
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn about Chicago’s ancient history through indoor fossil presentations followed by a visit to the fossil reserve quarry.
Changing Seasons
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn how local nature adjusts to the changing seasons and prepare for winter.
Lunch with the Raptors
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about the birds of prey ambassador animals as they enjoy their lunch!
Meet Our Birds
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about our flighted ambassador animals and discover their unique adaptations.
Folktale Under the New Moon
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a “scary” folktale recited by a LaGrange Park Library librarian during a walk under the darkest day […]
Teen Exploration Day: Knitting in Nature
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about the basics of knitting and simple techniques through a tutorial led by staff. Supplies provided. Ages 13 & […]
Evening Film, “Monty and Rose”
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305View a screening of “Monty and Rose,” the true story of a pair of endangered piping plovers who beat the […]
Woodworking with Invasives
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. Participants under 16 must be accompanied […]
Be a Better Birder: Tips for Learning to Identify Bird Songs
Zoom PresentationWebinar teaching skills to begin to learn to identify local bird songs.
Walk & Talk: National Take a Hike Day
Linne Woods • Morton Grove, IL 60053Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
National Take a Hike Day
Country Lane Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Celebrate National Take a Hike Day by hitting the trail with a naturalist on a 5-mile hike.
National Take a Hike Day
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Celebrate National Take a Hike Day with an evening stroll. Walk is 3.4 miles on a paved loop.
Thankful for the Dark
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Enjoy a nocturnal walk followed by relaxing time by a fire.
Fitness Hike
Brezina Woods • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Restoration Stewardship Day
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Put on some gloves and join us to remove invasive species. Tools and eye protection provided. Ages 8 & up. […]
Geology of the Sag Valley
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Come along for a tour of the Sag Valley to observe and interpret its geologic formations. Participants will drive their […]
Walk & Talk
Plum Creek Meadow • Cook County, IL 60411 (near Chicago Heights)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Sand Ridge Heritage Day
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate the rich heritage of the Calumet region. On this day, we will collaborate with various partner organizations that host […]
The Smokey Bear Effect
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Come learn about America’s history of wildfire management and how a little bear influenced the whole nation.
Teen Exploration Day: Volunteer Stewardship
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Earn your service hours while helping the environment. Ages 13–17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Nocturnal Hunters – Owls
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn about the different attributes that make owls unique and fascinating.
Deer at Dusk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Find out more about whitetail deer and what unique survival adaptations they have on a guided walk. 8 years & […]
Archery
Brookfield Woods • Brookfield, IL 60513Attend this session to learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 & up; equipment provided.