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Explore the Forest at Crabtree Nature Center

June 01 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location

Crabtree Nature Center

3 Stover Road

Barrington, IL 60010

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Description

Celebrate everything the Forest Preserves has to offer through animal encounters, arts and crafts, recreation and more at Crabtree Nature Center.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 1, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 847-381-6592

Website: https://fpdcc.com/event/explore-the-forest-2/

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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