Follow a short trail and read a posted children’s nature story. Then pick up an activity bag with a craft and suggested outdoor activities.
Join us for a day of celebration and exploration as we honor the incredible diversity of life at Eggers Grove.
Sounds Natural invites families to enjoy art activities, food, music and workshops with the option to stay overnight in your own tent (limited camping sites available).
Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Join us for stories told by the Naperville Chinese Storytime group and enjoy nature-based art and activity afterwards. Supplies provided. Ages 3 & up w/adult.
Celebrate everything the Forest Preserves has to offer through animal encounters, arts & crafts, recreation, and much more at this special event!
This year’s cicada emergence is a once-in-a-lifetime event! Join us for crafts, games and refreshments and learn what makes this summer so special. Drop-in program.
Join us for a brief presentation and create your own masterpiece using the traditional Japanese art form of printing fish. Ages 7 to 12 with adult.
Join local artist, Phyllis Frick, in making collages of plants, animals and landscapes. Ages 55 and up.
Week 1: Create a Self-Love Kit (Jun 8) Week 2: Peace and Drum Circle (Jun 22) Week 3: Sensory Experience Walk (Jul 20) Week 4: Grief and Self-Love Workshop (Aug 3) Week 5: Forest Bathing and Peace Circle (Aug 17)
Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! Jul 14: Snakes! Aug 11: Turtles! Aug 14: Turtles!
Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! Jul 14: Snakes! Aug 11: Turtles! Aug 14: Turtles!
Spend a day investigating fish and their habitat, creating fish crafts and learning how to cast. On the second day, head to a local lake for a fishing adventure! Supplies and assistance provided. Bonus: June 14th coincides with the State of Illinois Free Fishing Days - parents can fish with their child without a license! […]
Perform songs, poetry or enjoy the live performances while overlooking the slough at sunset. All ages.
Celebrate freedom, family and country with various activities, presentations, performances and exhibits highlighting Black history, arts and culture.
Celebrate the biggest party in 17 years! Make some noise with Brood XIII as you enjoy scheduled walks, presentations, exhibits, and crafts.
Come join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult
Discover the plants and animals of the preserves through exploration, games and crafts. Ages 7-11. Registration opens April 6 at 9 am and is in person only. Forms, waivers and payment are required. Cash or check accepted. Limited to one camp per child for summer offerings.
Discover plants and animals through exploration, games, and crafts. Ages 7 to 11.
Week 1: Create a Self-Love Kit (Jun 8) Week 2: Peace and Drum Circle (Jun 22) Week 3: Sensory Experience Walk (Jul 20) Week 4: Grief and Self-Love Workshop (Aug 3) Week 5: Forest Bathing and Peace Circle (Aug 17)
Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Spend a day investigating fish and their habitat, creating fish crafts and learning how to cast. On the second day, head to a local lake for a fishing adventure! Supplies and assistance provided. Bonus: June 14th coincides with the State of Illinois Free Fishing Days - parents can fish with their child without a license! […]
Join others around the globe for a morning of splashing, squishing, mud creations, and more! Dress to get messy. All ages. In partnership with Niles-Maine Library.
Celebrate love and inclusion with nature play, games, art and more! In partnership with Out in Nature, Feminist Bird Club, and Southside Nature Play.
Families, attempt an obstacle course created from natural materials. Nature play, exploration and art activities will be available, too! Drop in.
Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! Jul 14: Snakes! Aug 11: Turtles! Aug 14: Turtles!
Bring your little one for open nature play time. Enjoy the Dan Ryan Woods Nature Play space while helping your children connect with nature. Enjoy stories, art, and exploration each time. Ages 3-10 w/adult.
Perform songs, poetry or enjoy the live performances while overlooking the slough at sunset. All ages.
