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.
Spring
Earth Day – April
Fall
Winterfest:
February in even years. Adopt a Husky provides dog sledding demonstrations. Free activities, exhibitors, and winter fun round out this event.
December 21 New! Antarctic Adventures – Age: 5-9
December 27 New! Here Comes Winter – Age: 7-10
December 28 New! Hibernation Vacation – Age: 7-10
December 30 New! Pre-New Year’s Eve Party – Age: All ages
Nature Center Specialty School Day Off Camps
Camps are held throughout the school year during school days off and include a variety of ages and encompass outdoor activities.
Fall 2020 Days of Fun
DAYS OF FUN – Age: 6-13
Dec. 21 Winter Solstice
Dec. 22 1920
Dec. 23 Christmas Traditions
Dec. 28 Southern Hemisphere
Dec. 29 Arctic Animals
Dec. 30 Pre New Year’s Eve Party
Jan. 5 – Drawing Comes to Life – 4:30-6pm – Age: 10-18
Jan. 14 – Penguins – 10 – 11am – Age: 2 – 3 w/ participating adult
Jan. 28 – Polar Bears – 10 – 11am – Age: 2-3 w/ participating adult
Jan. 18 – Winnie the Pooh – 9am-3pm – Age: 6-13
Jan. 29 – Puzzles – 9am – 3pm – Age: 6-13
Feb. 10 – Game Night! – 6 – 7:30pm – Age: 8-18
Feb. 11 – Butterflies – 10 -11am – Age: 2-3 w/ participating adult
Feb. 25 – Owl – 10 -11am – Age: 2-3 w/ participating adult
Feb. 15 – Owls – 9am -3pm – Age: 6-13
Feb. 26 – Legendary Creatures – 9am-3pm – Age: 6-13
Feb. 13 – Katie’s Crafty Korner – Valentine’s, Gnome for Love
Feb. 20 – Dinosaur – 1 -2pm – Age: 2-4 w/adult
Feb. 20 – Open Mic Night – 7 – 9pm – Age: Youth through adult
March 11 – Shamrock – 10 -11am – Age: 2-3 w/ participating adult
March 25 – Rabbit – 10 – 11am – Age: 2-3 w/ participating adult
March 19 – Fairies, Elves, Goblin – 9am -3pm – Age: 6-13
March 13 – New! Bringing in Spring – 11am -1pm – Age: 8-16
March 13 – New! Butterfly – 1-2pm – Age: 2-4 w/adult
March 20 – Maple Syruping – 12:30 – 2pm – Age: 2 and over w/participating adult
