Events Calendar
Sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre.
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Nature Detectives: Animal Homes Scavenger Hunt
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesLook high and low for signs of animal homes during this fun scavenger hunt on our trails. Drop-in.
Outdoor Block Party: Self-Love Series
Camp Shabbona Woods 15810 S Torrence Ave, South Holland, IL, United StatesEnjoy music, nature play, games, walks, artmaking projects and more. Light of Loving Kindness will host yoga from 11:30 am β 1 pm. Experience West African dance styles with songs and percussion for families from 1 pm β 2:30 pm. All ages welcome.
Reptile Rendezvous
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United StatesMeet our ambassador reptiles. Learn about their unique adaptationsβ―and features.
Dog Days of Summer
Beck Lake East River Rd & Central Road, Des Plaines, IL, United StatesEnjoy a doggy canoe paddle, nature walk, paw print painting and more! Dogs must be pet/person friendly and remain on leash. Dog Personal Flotation Devices not provided.
High Summer Nature Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesJoin us for a guided hike to experience summer in the gardens and woods. Family program.
Junior Naturalist
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesPick up a Junior Naturalist booklet at the nature center and complete the activities to earn a prize.
Adaptative Adventures: Bike Out
Sauk Trail Woods - Central Forest Preserve Drive, south of W 26th St, South Chicago Heights, IL, United StatesTry adaptive sporting equipment designed for those with physical disabilities. All are welcome.
Fishing 101
Green Lake Family Aquatic Center 1100 River Oaks Drive, Calumet City, IL, United StatesFish and learn about Green Lake. Equipment provided. Fishing license required for ages 16 & up.
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