Animal Trackin’

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Join us for a 1.4-mile walk around Bur Edge to take in some fresh air and look for animal tracks. […]

Volunteer Winter Workday

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Put on some gloves and join us to remove invasive species. Tools and eye protection provided. Children 8 & up […]

Fur-real Fun

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

How do local animals stay warm in winter? Stop by to see and feel different warm fur coats up-close and […]

Surviving Phantom

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Join us for a fast-paced 3-mile winter hike around Phantom Prairie loop. Ages 18 & up.

Headbangers

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Woodpeckers are the ultimate headbangers and are vital to the health of woodland ecosystems. Learn basic woodpecker species identification and […]

Resting Reptiles

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Pick up an informational guide and enjoy a self-led half mile hike to discover how our native reptiles are surviving […]

Resting Reptiles

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Pick up an informational guide and enjoy a self-led half mile hike to discover how our native reptiles are surviving […]

Super Bowl Pregame Hike

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

See what makes Crabtree special on this fast-paced 3-mile hike that will get you up and moving before the big […]

The Bare Bones

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Check out this jaw dropping interactive display of animal skulls and bones. Will you be able to uncover whose skeleton […]

Snowy Play Day

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Drop in for snow day fun. Snow toys and activities will be available for outdoor family fun! Weather dependent; call […]

Frozen Feathers

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Let's take a short walk to see which resident birds we find and who is getting a head start on […]

Spring Stroll

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Search for the first signs of spring on a naturalist-led walk.