General Events

Discover what tiny critters are living in the pond yourself in this hands-on science program perfect for adults and curious kids. Each participating individual or household will get their own pond sample and tools to explore. Ages 7 & up. Program will be held outdoors and is weather dependent, bring water. All participants are required […]

DESCRIPTION: Crabtree has several different wetland habitats to explore. Let’s see who we can spot as we visit a few of them. All participants are required to wear masks and practice physical distancing.  REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call Crabtree at 847-381-6592. COST: Free

DATE & TIME: Sat, Aug 8 • 11 am - 12 pm LOCATION: University of Illinois Extension Virtual Program DESCRIPTION: University of Illinois Extension and Forest Preserves of Cook County have partnered on an edible garden demonstration at Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center. To encourage people to grow food at home, the partnership is hosting […]

  They may not breathe fire, but they lived with dinosaurs!  Learn about dragonflies and damselflies as we catch and release. All participants are required to wear masks and practice physical distancing.  REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call Crabtree at 847-381-6592. CONTACT: 847-381-6592 Crabtree.NatureCenter@cookcountyil.gov COST: Free

LOCATION: Zoom Presentation DESCRIPTION: Children ages 3-5 and their favorite adult will participate in a Zoom program to learn all about the milkweed plant.  What does it look like?  What insects can you find on it?  Why is it important? REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mother-nature-me-milkweeds-with-the-little-red-schoolhouse-nature-center-tickets-113522737564. CONTACT: 708-839-6897 littlered.schoolhouse@cookcountyil.gov COST: Free

DESCRIPTION: Learn about our smallest native migrant bird, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird on this short guided walk (under 1 mile). All participants are required to wear masks and practice physical distancing.  REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call Crabtree at 847-381-6592. CONTACT: 847-381-6592 Crabtree.NatureCenter@cookcountyil.gov COST: Free

LOCATION: Facebook Live from Trailside Museum DESCRIPTION: Learn all about one of the box turtles that call Trailside Museum home. CONTACT: 708-366-6530 trailside.museum@cookcountyil.gov COST: Free

LOCATION: Facebook Live from Little Red Schoolhouse DESCRIPTION: Let’s conduct a “Cloud in a Jar” experiment on Facebook Live. CONTACT: 708-839-6897 littlered.schoolhouse@cookcountyil.gov COST: Free

DESCRIPTION: Drop in for this independent exploration of the trails while learning about the not-often-seen side of Crabtree. Start at the Welcome Tent to pick up materials. CONTACT: 847-381-6592 Crabtree.NatureCenter@cookcountyil.gov COST: Free

DESCRIPTION: Discover the magic behind the lives of Magicicada septendecim, a cicada that appears every 17 years, and meet the annual variety. All participants are required to wear masks and practice physical distancing.  REGISTRATION REQUIRED: crabcraCall Crabtree at 847-381-6592. CONTACT: 847-381-6592 Crabtree.NatureCenter@cookcountyil.gov COST: Free