Events
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River Trail Nightlife: The Return of Scary Stories
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062River Trail’s scary storytelling around the campfire. Register by 10/23. Cost: $5/person. Ages 8 & up.
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Walk & Talk
Blue Star Memorial Woods • Glenview, IL 60025Walk & 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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The Un-Haunted Forest
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A whimsical story-hike to solve a mystery. Register by 10/24. Children under 10 w/ adult. Cost: $3/child. Family program.
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Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Find all the hidden pumpkins during a self-guided scavenger hunt. Costumes encouraged.
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Trunk or Treat
FeaturedEggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Sponsored by the Forest Preserves and East Side Chamber of Commerce. A family-friendly Halloween event, complete with plenty of candy.
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Forest Therapy Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a peaceful, meditative walk in the woods with a trained Forest Bathing guide - relaxing for both body and soul!
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The Un-Haunted Forest
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A whimsical story-hike to solve a mystery. Register by 10/24. Children under 10 w/ adult. Cost: $3/child. Family program.
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Costumed Scavenger Hunt Hike
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Wear your costume on this dress-up hike. We’ll walk through our autumn woods while finding hidden (nut-free) treats.
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Dr. Jane Goodall Memorial Gathering
LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Join the Jane Goodall Institute and the Forest Preserves of Cook County for a community memorial honoring Dr. Jane Goodall’s extraordinary life — a life […]
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Roving Birdwatch
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us to walk, talk and birdwatch.
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Weekly Programs at Camp Reinberg
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Love art and nature? Join the Deer Grove Nature Artists! BYO-art supplies. All artists welcome.
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Ethnobotany Trail Exhibit
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Grab a hand-out and go on the trails! Discover how various cultures, especially indigenous communities, use plants.
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Fitness Hike
Country Lane Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 5 […]
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Everyone in Nature
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Homeschool students and individuals with disabilities can explore our sensory classroom and learn about nature in fall.
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Fall Ceramics
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Create a leaf impression bowl out of clay and learn why leaves change colors. Ages 13 & up.
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Baby Buds
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for nature-themed interactive songs and stories. 0-23 months, siblings welcome. Tickets are first come, first served.
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What Do You Gnome?
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Search for gnomes and discover the secrets of nature that they hold.
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Nature’s Art Box
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Explore the wild side of creativity! Kids ages 3–6 with an adult can enjoy hands-on nature-inspired art and activities. Supplies provided.
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What Do You Gnome?
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Search for gnomes and discover the secrets of nature that they hold.
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Fall Ceramics
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Create a leaf impression bowl out of clay and learn why leaves change colors. Ages 13 & up.
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Bison on the Trail
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate National Bison Day by looking for "bison," decorated by the community, on our trails.
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Nation of Nations
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a display of flags and information to honor Native Communities and learn about their ongoing contributions and challenges. Posters […]
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