Must See Mustelids

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Learn about members of the mustelid family that call Cook County home. Outdoor presentation. Ages 6 & up.

Prairie Wildflower Walk

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Enjoy a late summer walk through Phantom Prairie to see what’s blooming.

Art in Nature

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Celebrate creativity and color as all ages are invited to try different media and techniques to create art. Sculpt, paint […]

Party for the Preserves

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Spend some time outdoors to celebrate your preserve system. We will have a variety of programming.

Why Did the Woolly Bear Cross the Road?

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Take a short walk and learn how these big fuzzy caterpillars are preparing for winter. Ages 3 & up.

Bees, Wasps & Hornets

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

These insects can be plentiful, and at times “pesky.” Join this presentation to learn about them.

Close Encounters of the Tree Kind

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Oak trees tower high along the Giant’s Hollow Trail. Learn about what makes them special.

Mammal Comparison: Chicagoland and South Korea

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Join us for a presentation comparing mammals found in Cook County with some of the mammals found in South Korea.

Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Find all the hidden pumpkins on our Giants Hollow Trail during this fun scavenger hunt. Costumes encouraged but not required.

Jack O’Lantern Trail

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Enjoy a night walk on our trails lit with carved pumpkins. Register for a time slot.

Hoarders

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Let’s take a stroll through the woods and watch squirrels and chipmunks busily stocking their larders for survival through winter.