Special Events
The Nature Center hosts a variety of special events throughout the year including Earth Day in April, and Winterfest in February of even years. To reach the Bartlett Nature Center call 847-608-3120.
Fall:
Oct. 15 will be our first ever Free Lumber Jack’n Jill Fest. This is for all ages and will be held at the Bartlett Community Center Field 7 from 12noon – 4:30pm.
Open Mic Night: Age: All
Oct. 7
Dec. 11
Snowshoe Rental
When snow is on the ground snowshoes are available for rent through the Nature Center.
Winterfest:
February in even years. Adopt a Husky provides dog sledding demonstrations. Free activities, exhibitors, and winter fun round out this event.
NEW! Paper Making – Age: 10 and over
Aug. 20
Homeschool Kids – Age: 5-10
Sept. 6 – Pollution
Goodbye Summer – Age:5-6
Sept. 6
Little Tots Nature Class – Age: 2-3
Sept. 8 – Raccoon
NEW! Full Moon Mania – Age: 7-13
Sept. 10
NEW! Winging It – Age: -11
Sept. 18
Homeschool Kids – Age: 5-10
Sept. 20 – Bucket of Dirt
Little Tots Nature Class – Age: 2-3
Set. 22 – Elephant
Nighttime Senses Hike – Age: All Ages
Sept. 23
Little Tots Nature Class – Age: 2-3
Oct. 6 – National Mad Hatter Day
NEW! Mapping it Out – Age: 7-11
Oct.8
Day of Fun – Age: 6-13
Oct. 10 – Jurassic
Homeschool Kids – Age: 5-10
Oct. 11 – Invasive Species
Little Tots Nature Class – Age: 2-3
Oct. 20 – Spooky Fun
Day of Fun – Age: 6-13
Oct. 21 – Ancient Egypt
Homeschool Kids – Age: 5-10
Oct. 25 – Art From The Outdoors
NEW! Halloween Fun Age: 3-5
Oct. 28
NEW! Canine Lore – Age: 5-16
Oct. 29
Homeschool Kids – Age: 5-10
Nov. 1 – Maps & Compasses
Little Tots Nature Class – Age: 2-3
Nov. 3 – Reptile
Day of Fun – Age: 6-13
Nov. 8 – Ancient Rome
What’s the Scoop? Age: 8-10
Nov. 12
NEW! Wildlife Tracking 101 – Age: 7-16
Nov. 13
Homeschool Kids – Age: 5-10
Nov. 15 – Reptile
Little Tots Nature Class – Age: 2-3
Nov. 17 – Pie Day
Day of Fun – Age: 6-13
Nov. 23 – Medieval Europe
Little Tots Nature Class – Age: 2-3
Dec. 1 – Elf
New! “Hoot” Goes There? Age: 7-9
Dec. 10
NEW! Nuts About Squirrels – Age: 5-10
Dec. 10
Homeschool Kids – Age: 5-10
Dec. 13 – Flight
Little Tots Nature Class – Age: 2-3
Dec. 15 – Snowman
NEW! The Holiday Season – Age: 3-5
Dec. 17
Homeschool Kids – Age: 5-10
Dec. 27 – Earth Rocks
Day of Fun – Age: 6-13
Dec. 23 – Vikings
Day of Fun – Age: 6-13
Dec. 27 – Pirates
Day of Fun – Age: 6-13
Dec. 28 – Wild West
Day of Fun – Age: 6-13
Dec. 29 – The Year 1970
Day of Fun – Age: 6-13
Dec. 30 – Future in Space
