Events
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All About Canids
Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Explore the diverse family of canids, from majestic wolves to loyal domestic dogs, and discover their vital role in our ecosystem. This dog-friendly event will […]
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Skate Party
FeaturedDan Ryan Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60620Bring your best skating skills and routines or just roll along to the music. Groves 13 and 14.
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Migration Matters
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about migrating birds and what you can do to help them along the way! Presentation followed by a short walk.
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Art in Nature Festival
FeaturedCrabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate the masterpiece of nature with demonstrations, displays and art activities for all ages. Art and food for sale.
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Singing with Cicadas
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Cicadas serenade us with song in the late summer. Come learn their songs on a short, guided hike.
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Full Moon Paddle
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Enjoy an exclusive after-hours sunset and moonlit paddle through the Skokie Lagoons.
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Moth Picnic
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a nighttime moth attraction hike and see which moths appear on our white sheet under black light.
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Herbal Tea Party
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062It's teatime! Learn about native plants you can grow in the garden then sample different infused teas made from them.
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Macroinvertebrate Survey
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Survey for aquatic macroinvertebrates in the stream. Wear rubber boots. All ages.
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Canceled Pedal the Preserves: Explore the North Branch Part 1
LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Ride your bike and witness the flora and fauna that call it home. Ages 18 & up. In partnership with Ride Illinois. Grove 4.
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Herbal Tea Party
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062It's teatime! Learn about native plants you can grow in the garden then sample different infused teas made from them.
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Sacred Clay Workshop
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about the tradition of face jugs and create your own to take home. Presented by the Mbwakawen Harambee Collective.
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Nocturnal Photography
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn the fundamentals of capturing digital nighttime photos using a camera or smartphone. Ages 13 & up.
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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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Meet Our Ambassador Animals
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Meet the animals that call Crabtree home.
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Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Listen to a nature-themed children’s book, followed by an activity.
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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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Camping 101
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 600741.5-hour long workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
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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: Micro 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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Be a Better Birder: How Birds Got Their Names
Virtual EventLearn how scientists name birds, the history of common names and the future changes bird names may undergo.
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Faire at the Square-Drop-in
FeaturedCummings Square • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy our "creative-reuse carnival" with games made from repurposed materials! Win prizes, learn about local plants and animals and more.
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