Events
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
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Fall in the Prairie
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join a naturalist as we take in the sights and sounds of fall in the prairie. Ages 18 & up.
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Autumn Wings
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a fall walk-and-talk to learn about the wild and amazing life of our native butterflies.
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Forest Therapy Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a mindful meditation and guided forest therapy walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteers.
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Green Lake Gardening
Green Lake Woods • Calumet City, IL 60409Restore the garden and help pollinators. No experience needed. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
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Animal Encounter
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals.
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Share the Trails: Cycling Pit Stop
LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Get your helmet fit, tires inflated, bike checked and learn about trail safety. Presented with Ride Illinois. Grove 4.
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What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
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Animal Encounter
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals.
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Tuesday Mornings are for the Birds!
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Observe fall migrants visiting Sand Ridge during their journey south for winter.
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Adaptive Climbing – Provider Training
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452A hands-on, skills-based session that equips local providers with the tools, techniques, and confidence to safely deliver inclusive climbing experiences for individuals with physical disabilities.
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Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3-6 w/ adult.
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Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.
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Adaptive Climbing – Experience and Skill Development
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Participants challenge themselves on a fully supported climbing experience designed for all ability levels.
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Adaptive Cycling – Provider Training
Busse Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)A hands-on, skills-based session that equips local providers with the tools, techniques, and confidence to safely deliver inclusive cycling experiences for individuals with physical disabilities. […]
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Yoga in the Preserves
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Weekly yoga class for all ages and skill levels. Led by Kim Weber of Be Lightfooted.
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Paddle & Plant
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Help restore habitat by planting native species from canoes. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River.
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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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Everyone in Nature
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for an inclusive sensory-based experience where individuals of all abilities and homeschool learners can explore and connect with nature through hands-on activities. Participants […]
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Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages 2 to 6 with an adult. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served […]
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Adaptive Cycling – Fitting, Skills and Riding
Busse Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)Participants experience personalized bike fittings, hands-on skill development, and a guided ride to build confidence, independence, and enjoyment on adaptive cycles. Grove 20.
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Camping 101
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Learn basic skills like how to set up a tent, build a fire, dress for the weather and more!
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Paddle & Plant
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Help restore habitat by planting native species from canoes. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River.
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Senior Nature Club
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover nature through activities. Ages 55 & up.
Free • Registration Required
