Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Touch a Tractor at Crabtree
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesInteract with some of the important equipment used to preserve and maintain Crabtree.
Spring Festival
Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest, IL, United StatesEnjoy interactive programs, kids’ tree climb, guided wildflower walks, bird banding, kid’s nature crafts, gardening info and much more!
Sand Ridge Service Days
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United StatesJoin us each month as we care for the Sand Ridge Campus with a variety of activities! Earn service-learning hours. All ages. Mar 3, 10: Litter Picking Apr 14, 28: Garlic Mustard Pull May 5, 19: Garden Weeding at Green Lake
Frog Frenzy
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesLearn how to dress, act and live as a frog.
Wee Wonders
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United StatesLearn about nature through music, movement, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Mar 13: Gold Hunt Apr 10: Butterflies May 8: Nature in Bloom
Open Nature Play Day
Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesBring your little one for open nature play time. Enjoy the Dan Ryan Woods Nature Play space while helping your children connect with nature.
Migratory Bird Day: Raptor Encounter
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesGet up close with live birds of prey.
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesA special program for little naturalists. Tickets on a first come, first served basis starting at 9:30 am. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
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