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Sunset Photography Meetup
Join Crabtree Nature Photographers’ Meetup Group for a guided sunset walk and capture nature in the fading light.
Nature Book Club: “Backyard Bird Chronicles”
Join a lively book discussion about “Backyard Bird Chronicles” by Amy Tan.
Night of Nature Play
Scavenger hunt, games and crafts under the glowing night (black) lights.
Spooky Shuffle 5k/10k
Race through then pristine Sag Valley Trail System. Presented with Village of Palos Park.
Hike the Freedom Trail: Bus and Walking Tour
Follow the tale of Freedom Seekers through the Calumet Region. Presented with Midwest Underground Railroad Network.
Animal Enrichment Studio for Teens
Create enrichment items for our ambassador animals, then see how they are used as an important part of their care.
REACH Nature Navigators
A high-energy outdoor adventure guiding visitors through a Leave No Trace scavenger hunt, shelter building and backpack challenges, wilderness first aid demos,…
Fall Color Walk
Guided walk to look for color.
America’s Landscapes: The Palos Preserves
Learn the geological story of the hilly landscape and some of its special land formations. Oral and ASL presentation.
Seed Collecting at Wolf Road Prairie
Join us for a prairie seed collecting workday and learn about history of remnant prairie. Ages 8 & up. Ages 15 & under w/ adult.
Oak-tober Fall Colors Walk
Enjoy seasonal color changes and learn about our native oaks. Ages 12 & up.
Meet the Birds
Stop by to see our birds at mealtime.
What’s On The Menu?
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Sounds Natural Creative Retreat
Enjoy art, wellness workshops, food and music. Limited camping spaces available for optional overnight. Presented with Sounds Natural.
Bird Banding
Observe bird banding and talk with banders. Drop-in.
Restoration Workday
Restore habitat and control invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up. Ages 15 & under w/ adult.
Fall Festival
Celebrate the season with a special autumn fun day. Beekeeping demonstrations, animal encounters, pumpkin painting, honey sales, activities and more! Admission…
Wee Wonders: Owls
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Fall Color Walk
Travel through beautiful, wooded preserves as we look for colors of the season. 3.5 miles.
What’s On The Menu?
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Yoga and Storytime
Join the Bridgeview Library for a short nature story followed by kid’s yoga activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Wildlife Connections
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.
Reptile Awareness Day
Learn about and experience reptiles from Illinois and abroad.
Prairie Pages
Join our adult nature book club with the Barrington Area Library!