Sustainability 101
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Drop by to learn about various ways to be more environmentally friendly.
Drop by to learn about various ways to be more environmentally friendly.
Learn how delaying your spring clean-up can help backyard conservation.
Celebrate Earth Day by welcoming back native plants and wildlife by pulling invasive garlic mustard.
Join us as we seek out spring migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Walk under the light of the full moon.
Let the full moon be our guide as we walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world.
For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower […]
Join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Dark nights are one of the most natural elements of life on Earth. Nearly every ecosystem depends on darkness as […]
Join a staff person as you search for unique spring wildflowers.
Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to […]
Step up your birding game by learning how to identify the complexities of birds.
Join in and listen to the story "Under the Drinking Gourd" and learn the significance of why reading the stars […]
Join a lively discussion of this book about animal senses. In partnership with Forest Park Public Library. Ages 18 & […]
The Kenneth Young Center will be offering a FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for adults at Crabtree Nature […]
Come be a citizen scientist for an evening as we listen to and document our local frogs. Space is limited. […]
Explore the world of nature after the sun sets.
Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds.
Enjoy the outdoors. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive plants. Tools provided. Ages […]
Come along for a guided walk to explore spring ephemerals in bloom.
Learn all about primitive shelter buildings and build your own. Bring your friends! Ages 12 & up.
Search a pond for invertebrates, amphibians, and other aquatic organisms.
Enjoy the outdoors. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive plants. Tools provided. Ages […]
Join us in celebrating Arab American Heritage Month! Immerse yourself in the rich cultural contributions and diverse heritage of Arab […]
Guided walk to see colorful wildflowers. Ages 18 & up.
Nearly all Forest Preserves events are free; some require registration and/or a low fee. Residents may qualify for free admission opportunities at our partners: Brookfield Zoo Chicago and the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Printed copies of our quarterly Events Guide are available at our Nature Centers and General Headquarters. They may also be available at your local city hall or library. Know a location that should have our Events Guide? Contact us.
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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.