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River Trail Workday: Seeds and Stewardship
Learn how to collect native seeds and disperse them for restoration. Ages 8 & up; under 15 w/ adult.
R.I.P. Stewardship
Help us restore native habitats – Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools, gloves & snack provided. Closed toed shoes & long pants encouraged.…
Meet Our Ambassador Animals
Meet the animals that call Crabtree home.
Wellness in the Woods: Yoga
Join us for a free 60-minute class focused on building stability, flexibility, and relaxation through the practices of breath-work, mindful movement, and…
How To Do Nothing for Overwintering Pollinators
Learn about the best gardening practices for fostering our native bee species.
Forest Therapy Walk
Enjoy a mindful meditation and guided forest therapy walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteers.
What’s On The Menu?
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Fall Sunset Stroll
Soak in the beauty of sunlight filtering through the trees at golden hour.
Buckthorn Dye Workshop
Learn about the invasive plant buckthorn, how to process it for dye and take home your own naturally dyed textile.
Night Hike
Spend an evening walking through nature with a naturalist.
Restoration Workday
Restore habitat and control invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up. Ages 15 & under w/ adult.
Wee Wonders: Snakes
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Restoration Sunday
Help us improve our wildlife habitat by cutting and removing invasive species. Ages 8 & up. Ages 15 & under w/ adult.
Autumn Stories in Chinese
The Naperville Chinese Storytellers share stories and activities. All ages; under 18 w/ adult.
Green Lake Gardening
Restore the garden and help pollinators. No experience needed. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
Fall Color Walk
Enjoy a leisurely naturalist-led nature hike to view fall color. All ages.
Nature Detective
What happened here?! Learn how to look for clues to figure out nature’s mysteries.
What’s On The Menu?
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Waterfowl Watch
Let’s walk out to our wetlands to see migrating waterfowl. Ages 13 & up.
Wildlife Connections
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.
Senior Fitness Walk
Moderately paced, 1-mile fitness walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteer. Ages 55 & up.
Yoga in the Preserves
Weekly yoga class for all ages and skill levels. Led by Kim Weber of Be Lightfooted.
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages 2 to 6 with an adult. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served […]
Photography Walk
Enjoy a guided walk to photograph and view seasonal nature. For all levels and camera types.