Did You Hear That?
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Explore the Giant's Hollow trail in a different way by using sound journaling. Intended for families.
Loading view.
Crabtree Nature Center
Events from this organizer
Nature Table
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010A naturalist will have a selection of artifacts from our behind-the-scenes collections for visitors to explore and learn about!
Explore the Forest
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about and celebrate the different facets of the Forest Preserves through animal encounters, arts and crafts, and much more!
Tour of Tallgrass Prairies
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a 3-mile walk to enjoy and learn about tallgrass prairies. Ages 12 & up.
Sweet Clover Pull
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Help us improve the quality of our prairies. Hat, water, sturdy shoes, gloves, long sleeves and long pants required. Children […]
Nature Mandalas
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Relax your mind and rejuvenate by creating mandalas with geometric patterns out of natural materials. All ages welcome.
Nature Explorer Camp
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Discover the plants and animals of the preserves through exploration, games and crafts. Ages 7-11. Registration opens April 1 and […]
$30
Pond Dippin’
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Come and explore what small creatures live in our wetlands. Wear clothes and shoes that can get muddy and wet.
Firefly Night Hike
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a casual stroll on our trails to learn more about our glowing insect friends.
Teen Exploration Day: Red, White & Blue
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Walk along on Bur Edge Trail and try to spot flowers, fruits or animals wearing our national colors! Teens and […]
Animal Coverings
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a presentation on five vertebrate classes of animals, what type of covering they have and why.
Frogs!
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Did you know frogs can be identified by just their croak? We’ll search for and learn to identify the frogs […]
Event Locations
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.
Event Categories
- All Events
- Adaptive Recreation
- Animal Encounter
- Archery
- Arts & Crafts
- Astronomy
- Bicycling
- Birding
- Camping
- Education
- Film
- Fishing
- Fitness
- Food & Beverage
- Games & Nature Play
- Gardening
- Hiking & Walking
- History & Culture
- Music
- Paddling
- Photography
- Senior
- Snow Sports
- Storytelling
- Sustainability
- Restoration
- Wellness in the Woods
- Yoga
Events Guide
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.
Events Guide (PDF)Nature Express Bus
Get free transportation to the Forest Preserves for your group.
Learn MoreMonthly Newsletter
Sign up for the Forest Way and receive the latest Forest Preserves news, events and volunteer opportunities each month. View past newsletters.
Sign UpEvent Accessibility
The Forest Preserves is committed to providing equal, integrated participation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Nature Center hosting your event or program 72 hours in advance to request reasonable accommodations or inquire about site accessibility.
Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.