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PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar of Events and Activities 4/14/2026 - 5/4/2026
Please check the Forest Preserves of Cook County's website for updates and changes.
Tuesday, 4/14; 10am-12pm
Sensory Play Day, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington
Patrons can engage in activities that stimulate all five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. For more information, please call (847)381-6592.
Tuesday, 4/14; 7pm
Woodcocks at Dusk, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
Patrons can enjoy the spectacle of woodcocks' courtship behavior. Registration required. Ages 10 and up. Please call (630)257-2045 or visit the website.
Tuesday, 4/14; 8:30pm
Look up at the Sky Day, Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs
Join us and celebrate International Dark Sky Week. Participants can pause, admire the beauty of the sky, and reconnect with nature's quiet wonder. Registration required. Please call (708)839-6897.
Tuesday, 4/14; 10am-2pm
Earth Day Celebration, Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs
Patrons can celebrate Earth's biodiversity through stewardship, art, and educational activities. There will be a free plant giveaway. For more information, please call (708)839-6897.
Tuesday, 4/14; 12pm-3pm
Earth Day Nature Play, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington
Patrons can celebrate Earth Day with fun nature activities which include designing an upcycled toy planter, creating art using natural materials, and enjoying outdoor exploration. For more information, please call (847)381-6592.
Thursday, 4/16; 10am-12pm
Wellness Practice 101, Caldwell Woods Wellness Center, Chicago
Participants can calm their senses and de-stress their body to ease yourself into a state of pure relaxation. Registration required. Ages 16 and up. This program is led by Kim...
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