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    Monday Morning Mood Booster

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Fight the Monday blues and join us for a walk in the woods. Ages 18 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
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    Sonidos Sagrados: Una Exhibición de Instrumentos Aztecas

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    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Explora los sagrados instrumentos aztecas en exhibición del 15 al 27 de septiembre, descubriendo los sonidos, la historia y el significado cultural de la herencia […]

    Free
  • A group of people birding outdoors.

    Tuesday Mornings are for the Birds!

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Observe fall migrants visiting Sand Ridge during their journey south for winter.

    Free
  • group of people kneeling around sweetgrass garden

    Garden Day

    Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120

    Want to get your hands dirty? Help us grow the Trickster Cultural Center gardens! Call 847-301-2090 for more info.

    Free
  • Participants from Misericordia - Heart of Mercy engage in an informative and interactive session that showcases a variety of animals native to Cook County.

    Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.

    Free
  • A forested landscape displaying fall colors.

    Forest Bathing for the High Holidays

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Experience shinrin-yoku, a form of therapeutic relaxation immersed in nature during the “Days of Awe” between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Led by Certified Forest […]

    Free • Registration Closed
  • A group of people walking along a forested trail.

    Senior Fitness Walk

    Senior Fitness Walk
    Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305

    Moderately paced, 1-mile fitness walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteer. Ages 55 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A storytelling event taking place at Thatcher Woods Pavilion.

    Children’s Storytime

    Children’s Storytime
    Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305

    Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud, followed by an activity. (Story provided orally & in ASL.)

    Free
  • A landscape image of Poplar Creek

    Golden Prairie Walks

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Join us for an afternoon stroll.

    Free
  • view of Maple Lake at night with stars in the sky and reflecting on the water

    Adult Night Hike

    Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

    BYOB (no glass) and enjoy the night sky before taking part in a guided hike. Ages 21 & up. 1.5 miles.

    Free
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    Baby Buds

    Baby Buds
    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Join us for nature-themed interactive songs and stories. Ages 0-23 months w/ adult. Tickets first come, first served.

    Free
  • A group of people hiking in a forest with a backdrop of fall colors.

    Walk & Talk: Oak Forest Heritage Preserve

    Walk & Talk
    Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East • Oak Forest, IL 60452

    Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be […]

    Free
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    Nature Arts for Health

    Weekly Wellness Programming
    Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646

    Experience nature, art and wellness in this fun, interactive class using rocks to create art. Led by University of Illinois Extension.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A person interacting with an indoor rock climbing wall.

    Fall Open Climb

    Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452

    Scale the indoor climbing wall! Participants must be over 40lbs. Adult supervision and waivers required. Accessible climbing equipment available.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of people participating in an event outdoors on a trail.

    Fridays in the Field

    Fridays in the Field at Little Red
    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    University of Illinois-Extension Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities when the buildings are closed.

    Free
  • Two people paddling in a large body of water.

    History of the Lagoons Paddle

    Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)

    Explore the Skokie Lagoons by water. Equipment provided. Presented with Chicago River Canoe & Kayak.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Astrology photograph highlighting the night sky filled with stars.

    Palos Night Sky Picnic

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    Pioneer Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

    Join us for the 3rd Annual Palos Night Sky Picnic! Explore the Palos Preserves at night, nestled within the largest Urban Night Sky Place. Bring your […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • Two people walking through the woods in the evening.

    River Trail Nightlife: Night Hike

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Learn about nocturnal animals and more on a guided hike. Cost: $5/person. Ages 6 & up.

    $5 • Registration Required
  • A person birding outdoors in the fall.

    Birding Across Habitats

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Naturalist-led hike searching for birds in woodlands, prairies and wetlands. All birding levels welcome. Binoculars available for loan.

    Free
  • A group of people birding outdoors.

    Prairie Birding

    Orland Grassland South • Cook County, IL 60467 (near Orland Park)
    Free