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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Monday Morning Mood Booster
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Fight the Monday blues and join us for a walk in the woods. Ages 18 & up.
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Yoga and Storytime
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join the Bridgeview Library for a short nature story followed by kid's yoga activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
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Little Sprouts Sound Lab
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Explore nature through sensory activities, outdoor listening and sound‑making. Ages 2-6 w/ adult. Siblings welcome.
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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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Qigong and Urban Stargazing
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Start with grounding Qigong, followed by celestial viewing at an Urban Night Sky Place.
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Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud, followed by an activity.
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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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Wee Wonders: Snakes
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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Plants in the Military
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate Veterans Day by learning how plants were used in the military.
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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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S.E.N.I.O.R.S.
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Seniors can deepen their connection to the outdoors with fresh, engaging nature programs offered each month. Ages 55 […]
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Candlemaking
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Create dipped candles over a fire and learn about beeswax. Supplies provided.
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Fall Open Climb
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Scale the indoor climbing wall! Participants must be over 40lbs. Adult supervision and waivers required. Accessible climbing equipment available.
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Be a Better Birder: Tips for Learning to Identify Bird Sounds
Virtual EventLearn the skills to begin to learn to identify local bird songs.
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Fridays in the Field
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Drop-in to discover something new in nature with University of Illinois-Extension volunteers.
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Fitness Hike
Yankee Woods • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 3 […]
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America 250: Americana Folk Art
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Learn how to carve a linoleum block and learn about Americana folk art. Materials provided. Ages 12 & up.
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R.I.P. Stewardship
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Help us restore native habitats - Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools, gloves & snack provided. Closed toed shoes & long pants encouraged. […]
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River Trail Workday: Seeds and Stewardship
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Learn how to collect native seeds and disperse them for restoration. Ages 8 & up; under 15 w/ adult.
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Meet Our Ambassador Animals
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Meet the animals that call Crabtree home.
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