Baby Buds
Nature programming designed for toddlers.
Free
31 events found.
Events Calendar
Nature Play
Events
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Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United States
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Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesPreschool event featuring crafts and nature activities.
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Wee Wonders: Love in Nature
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United StatesExplore nature through hands-on sensory activities.
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesEnjoy STEM activities at the nature center.
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Morning Glories
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin this free, drop-in program for children ages 0–3 to explore science and nature themes, with activities designed to support motor skills, sensory play, and family social interaction.
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Winter Birds – Free Nature Discovery Days
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center for special programming about backyard birds.
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Wee Wonders: Love in Nature
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United StatesExplore nature through hands-on sensory activities.
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Winter Birds – Free Nature Discovery Days
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center for special programming about backyard birds.
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Nature Center Open House
Lake View Nature Center 63 Hodges Road, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United StatesVisit the museum for special nature-themed activities.
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Nature Storytime with The Morton Arboretum
Lisle Library District 777 Front Street, Lisle, United StatesVisit the library for a nature-based program with arboretum staff. Registration required.
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Morning Glories
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin this free, drop-in program for children ages 0–3 to explore science and nature themes, with activities designed to support motor skills, sensory play, and family social interaction.
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Sap’s Rising
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesRegistration is required for this hands-on, STEM event.
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Board Game Afternoon
Caldwell Woods W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago, United StatesEnjoy a drop-in afternoon of nature-themed board games for all ages.
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Sap’s Rising
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesRegistration is required for this hands-on, STEM event.
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Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesPreschool event featuring crafts and nature activities.
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Dinos and Binos
Cermak Woods 7600 Ogden Avenue, Lyons, IL, United StatesLearn about the connection between birds and dinosaurs.
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Morning Glories
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin this free, drop-in program for children ages 0–3 to explore science and nature themes, with activities designed to support motor skills, sensory play, and family social interaction.
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Maple Tapping & Tasting
Indian Boundary Park 990 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, United StatesTake a guided walk with a naturalist to learn the history and process of tapping maple trees for syrup, then take part in a taste test. Register in advance.
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Cozy Tales & Chilly Trails
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for a guided nature walk.
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Sap’s Rising
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesRegistration is required for this hands-on, STEM event.
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Sap’s Rising
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesRegistration is required for this hands-on, STEM event.
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Nature Storytime with The Morton Arboretum
Lisle Library District 777 Front Street, Lisle, United StatesVisit the library for a nature-based program with arboretum staff. Registration required.
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Nature Center Open House
Lake View Nature Center 63 Hodges Road, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United StatesVisit the museum for special nature-themed activities.
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Spring is Here – Free Nature Discovery Days
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center for spring-themed programming.
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Spring is Here – Free Nature Discovery Days
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center for spring-themed programming.
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Spring is Here – Free Nature Discovery Days
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center for spring-themed programming.
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Spring is Here – Free Nature Discovery Days
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center for spring-themed programming.
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Spring is Here – Free Nature Discovery Days
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center for spring-themed programming.
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Spring is Here – Free Nature Discovery Days
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center for spring-themed programming.
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Nature Center Open House
Lake View Nature Center 63 Hodges Road, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United StatesVisit the museum for special nature-themed activities.
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Nature Center Open House
Lake View Nature Center 63 Hodges Road, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United StatesVisit the museum for special nature-themed activities.
Free
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