Crabtree Nature Center Events

  • Watercolor Workshop with Berry-based Paints

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Join Navraaz Basati of Wandering Paths, LLC on a forest therapy walk, then paint using plant-based inks on seed paper.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Sulky Bird Count

    Sulky Bird Count
    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels […]

    Free
  • Prairie Pages

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Join our adult nature book club with the Barrington Area Library! Discuss Eager: The Surprising Secret Life of Beaves and Why They Matter by Ben […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • Morning Prairie Walk

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Join us for a hike around Phantom Prairie. Ages 12 & up.

    Free
  • 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
  • Twilight Canoe

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Explore the wonders of Crabtree Lake at twilight. Presented with Chicago River Canoe and Kayak. Ages 18 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Twilight Canoe

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Explore the wonders of Crabtree Lake at twilight. Presented with Chicago River Canoe and Kayak. Ages 18 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Junior Naturalist Walk

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Earn a Junior Naturalist badge by taking a short walk, then doing an indoor activity book. Ages 6-12 w/ caregiver.

    Free
  • Sulky Bird Count

    Sulky Bird Count
    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels […]

    Free
  • Sunset Photography Meetup

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Join nature photographers for a guided walk to explore the grounds and capture nature in the fading light of dusk.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Chair Yoga

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Explore gentle postures, breathwork, meditation and deep relaxation with Karen Fotopoulos, a registered yoga teacher from Discover Yoga with Karen. 18 and up.

    Free
  • National Wildlife Day

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Discover and celebrate the wildly wonderful wildlife of Illinois and abroad.

    Free
  • National Hummingbird Day

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Explore the conservation and historical importance of these birds throughout the Americas: Family-friendly activities and crafts: 10 am to 3 pm Walking presentation for ages […]

    Free
  • Wee Wandering Wednesdays

    Wee Wandering Wednesdays
    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Read 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 […]

    Free