Night of Nature Play

Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620

Open play, star gazing and s’mores.

Bats Under a Dark Sky

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Wonder what species of bats live in our area? Using bat monitors, we will seek out these flying mammals while enjoying an evening walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place.

Jewels of the Night: Fireflies

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Presentation and walk to learn how to identify fireflies.

Flickering Fireflies

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Discover why fireflies glow in the dark before setting out on a 1-mile adventure where we will catch and release these incredible creatures.

Night Sky Walk

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Enjoy an evening walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world.

Night of Nature Play

Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617

Open play, star gazing and s’mores.

Telescope Party

Swallow Cliff Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

Calling all amateur astronomers and night sky enthusiasts! Bring your telescope or use one of ours for an evening of stargazing.

Starry Night Walk

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Come for a guided walk, observe the night sky, and learn about the constellations and astronomy.