Story Trail
Bemis Woods Wolf Rd & 31st St, Westchester, IL, United StatesWalk a short, looped trail and experience a story unfold with every step. A related craft available to take home.
Without Limits: Recreation for All
Individuals with physical disabilities and their friends and families can explore nature through adaptive cycling, paddling, rock wall climbing and archery. In partnership with Adaptive Adventures
Camping 101
Camp Reinberg 1801 N Quentin Road, Palatine, IL, United StatesFree workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Bone Appétit
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesDrop in and join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s ambassador animals. *Note: July 9 programming will be in Spanish**
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesA special program for little naturalists. Ages 3-6 w/adult. Tickets on a first come, first serve basis starting at 9:30 am. Siblings welcome.
Busse Lake Outdoors Day and Fishing Derby
Busse Lake Boating Center 17 E. Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village, IL, United StatesFree fishing derby, tree climb, nature play, animal encounters and more! Enjoy local food and win prizes.
Juneteenth Celebration
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United StatesCelebrate freedom, family and country with various activities, presentations, performances and exhibit displays highlighting Black history, arts and culture. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Juneteenth Celebrations.
Father’s Day Family Nature Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesJoin us to explore the scenic trails around the Museum, learning about wildlife fathers. Family walk.
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