Events
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Movie Under the Stars
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Attention all movie lovers! Join us on our front lawn for a special viewing.
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Urban Birding Festival: Prairie Country Birding
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Crabtree Nature Center is home to more than a thousand acres of rolling, glacier-formed landscape in northwest Cook County. Join Sammy Cabindol where he works […]
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Urban Birding Festival: Birding the Northwoods
Deer Grove-East • Cook County, IL 60074 (near Palatine)Deer Grove is the Forest Preserves' first land acquisition in 1916. It features old-growth forest (many oaks) and the suite of birds that favor woodlands […]
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Urban Birding Festival: Marsh Birding
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Discover the natural wonders of Eggers Grove, a beautifully restored gem within the Forest Preserves. This vibrant area boasts lush woodlands, serene wetlands and expansive […]
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Urban Birding Festival: Birding the Ancient Shores of Sand Ridge
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join Nick Paarlberg for a walk around Sand Ridge Nature Center in South Holland. This Forest Preserves location is great for migrating passerines as well […]
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Nature Sketching & Photography Meetup (Drop-in)
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Inviting all sketchers and photographers to meet at the nature center to use our beautiful landscape to create and share images.
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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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Volunteer Workday
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10-17 w/ adult.
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Volunteer Workday
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 8 & up; ages 8-14 w/adult.
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Intro to Paddling
Wampum Lake • Cook County, IL 60476 (near Thornton)Join Friends of the Chicago River for a day of introductory paddling and learn about the importance of healthy waterways.
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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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Celebración de raíces/Celebration of Roots
FeaturedSand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate the region’s rich migration history during National Hispanic Heritage Month with music, games, food and more.
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Fall Nature Fest
FeaturedLaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Learn from over 60 environmental groups while enjoying food, Jesse White Tumblers, animal ambassadors, give-a-ways and more. Groves 1–4. Registration is not required.
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Fall Prairie Walk
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn about grasses, goldenrods and asters that brighten the prairie with vibrant color in autumn. Ages 10 & up.
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Urban Birding Festival: Birding the Ancient Shores of Sand Ridge
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join naturalist Lanie Rambo for a walk around Sand Ridge Nature Center in South Holland. This Forest Preserves location is great for migrating passerines as […]
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Urban Birding Festival: Fall Migration in the Skokie Archipelago
Erickson Woods • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Once known as the Skokie Marsh, this area was converted into a chain of lagoons and islands extending from Willow Road north to Dundee Road. […]
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Prairie Stroll
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Enjoy a three-mile hike to soak in the late summer prairie colors.
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Fall Forest Floor Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join staff to discover what fungi, animals and insects live on our forest floor.
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Tai Chi Hike
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Certified instructors from “Elevate Tai Chi” teach you how to make mindful movements on a guided walk along a trail.
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Bird Banding
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439See birds up close while learning about this scientific study.
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Sugar Shack Time Machine
FeaturedRiver Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Travel through time as we open our sugar shack and learn about the history of maple syrup. Register by 9/12.
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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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Wee Wonders: Fall Colors
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult.
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Nature Play Day
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Bring your little one for open nature play time! Enjoy Bemis Woods while helping your children connect with nature. Grove 7.
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