Events Calendar
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Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Fridays in the Field
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesUniversity of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 5 & Jul 12 – Cicadas Jul 19 – Amphibians & Reptiles Jul 26 – Wildflowers Aug 2 – Bats Aug 9 – Squirrels Aug 16 – Deer Aug 23 – Beetles Aug 30 – Fossils
Art in Nature
National Grove - South Groveland Avenue and 31st Street, North Riverside, IL, United StatesExplore the symbolism between art in nature. Create land art, write a poem, and make tie dye using fruits and spices. Drop in. Grove 1.
Kids Fest
Wampum Lake Lansing Rd & Willigan Rd, Thornton, IL, United StatesEmbrace the great outdoors and the wonders of nature. Featuring various community partners offering fishing, canoeing, archery and more.
Bug-a-Palooza
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesLearn about the amazing diversity of insects as we catch and release them.
Stories in the Forest
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesPresented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to 5 years old with adult. Drop in.
Insect Fest
Cummings Square 536 N. Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesJoin us for this all-things-insect event! Go on a bug hunt, experience an insect petting zoo, explore bugs through yoga and movement, and create your own insect!
Fridays in the Field
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesUniversity of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 5 & Jul 12 – Cicadas Jul 19 – Amphibians & Reptiles Jul 26 – Wildflowers Aug 2 – Bats Aug 9 – Squirrels Aug 16 – Deer Aug 23 – Beetles Aug 30 – Fossils
Dog Day of Summer
Beck Lake East River Rd & Central Road, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesCalling all dog lovers! Dog-themed offerings include adoption opportunities, canoe paddles, sniff walks, paw print Olympic medals, pictures, creative reuse toys, training tips, treats and more. Dogs must be pet and person-friendly and remain on a leash. In partnership with Border Tails Rescue, Heartland Animal Shelter, Niles-Maine Library, Hive Center for Book Arts, Cook County...
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