Adopted 2025 Village Boards, Commissions & Committees Calendar

 

Habitat Hideout Day

Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Rd, Barrington, IL 60010, United States

CRABTREE NATURE CENTER, BARRINGTON HILLS Discover what plants and animals make the woods, wetlands, and prairie their home through exploration, games, and crafts.  Ages 6 – 8. COST: $30 Event Contact 847-381-6592 Crabtree.NatureCenter@cookcountyil.gov

Amphibians and Reptiles Hike

Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Rd, Barrington, IL 60010, United States

CRABTREE NATURE CENTER, BARRINGTON HILLS   Hike the trails and look for and identify native herps (amphibians and reptiles) along the trails at Crabtree Nature Center. Wear comfortable close-toed shoes, dress for the weather, and be prepared for a two-hour hike.   COST: FREE Event Contact 847-381-6592 Crabtree.NatureCenter@cookcountyil.gov

Gone Fishin’ Day Camp

Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Rd, Barrington, IL 60010, United States

CRABTREE NATURE CENTER, BARRINGTON HILLS The first day will be spent investigating fish. On the second day, we will go fishing at a local lake. Ages 7 – 12. COST: $20     Find Similar Events: VENUEMORE EVENTS AT CRABTREE NATURE CENTER OR IN NORTHWEST COOK COUNTY. TOPICSMORE EVENTS BY TOPIC: DAY CAMP, FISHING, NORTHWEST COOK COUNTY Event Contact 847-381-6592 Crabtree.NatureCenter@cookcountyil.gov Location […]

Explore the Forest at Crabtree Nature Center

Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Rd, Barrington, IL 60010, United States

Celebrate the Forest Preserves of Cook County! Try archery, climb a tree, touch a fish, check out the restoration equipment, or pitch a tent. Bring your bike for a Check-Over by LL Bean. Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, in Barrington Hills, is one of six nature centers operated by the Forest Preserves of Cook […]

Autumn Bird Hikes

Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Rd, Barrington, IL 60010, United States

Citizens for Conservation Bird Walks at Crabtree Nature Center: 3 Stover Road off Palatine Road. Walks are free and open to the public although spaces are limited and RSVPs are required.  Good walking shoes are strongly recommended...and don't forget your binoculars! RSVP to Daniel Wear at 312-453-0230, Ext. 2010 or dwear@audubon.org; include the best way […]

FPDCC: Art in Nature: Oil Painting Techniques

Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Rd, Barrington, IL 60010, United States

Have fun manipulating oil paint on canvas using traditional and unique implements to create your own masterpiece. Taught by artist Carol Foster. Registration required. For ages 12 & up. Cost: Free. Call Crabtree at 847-381-6592.

FPDCC: Wee Wanderer Wednesdays

Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Rd, Barrington, IL 60010, United States

Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills Join us on select Wednesday mornings throughout the winter for a special outdoor program for your little naturalists. This is a parent/caregiver and tot program for children ages 2–6. Space is limited; free tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis starting at 9:30 […]