Emily Oaks Nature Center

05/22/2026

🪴 The second native plant sale of the season is tomorrow, Saturday, May 23, from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Emily Oaks! 🌻 Bring a box or bin and visit us near the front of the facility. Cash, check, and credit cards accepted. 🌺 Hope to see you soon!

05/04/2026

🌳ENROLL YOUR CHILD IN OUR
NATURE–BASED EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM!
Spaces are still open in our Growing Sprouts program at Emily Oaks Nature Center! This early learning program combines traditional preschool activities with outdoor discovery and exploration. A majority of your child’s day will be spent naturally learning through outdoor play. Children will learn about plants, animals and habitats; observe the changing seasons; use tools to conduct simple science experiments; and play freely in nature.

🌱 Space available for both M/W/F and Tu/Th classes! Enroll today!
🔗 Click here to register: https://bit.ly/4cRdZ77
❓ Questions? Please contact Alison Robbins at [email protected].

04/02/2026

Nature Clubs start next week for local schools!

Click below to sign up!
https://tinyurl.com/4ytj7pw6

03/30/2026

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION AT THE EMILY OAKS NATURE CENTER
Celebrate the amazing life and accomplishments of Jane Goodall, primatologist and Earth-champion. As you journey around the trail, become immersed in Jane Goodall's adventures and projects while discovering her message of hope for the planet. Earth-friendly campfire foods will be available for sale. For children and adults of all ages.

🌱 ANNUAL NATIVE PLANT SALE 🌱
Purchase native wildflowers and grasses for your gardens on this first of two spring sale dates.

📌 FREE EVENT! No registration required!
🗓 Sunday, April 19, 12–4 p.m.
📍 Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel St.

03/25/2026

🌱 JOIN THE CITY NATURE CHALLENGE!
Love nature? Here’s your chance to make a real impact right here in Skokie. Help us document local plants, animals, and fungi as part of the world’s largest biodiversity census. Every photo you take helps scientists better understand and protect the environment in our community.

🗓 Dates: April 24–27
📍 Location: Anywhere in Skokie!

ℹ All you need is your phone and the free iNaturalist app, then head outside and start exploring! More info: gogreenskokie.org
GO GREEN Skokie

03/23/2026

03/18/2026

Take the challenge after school on Fridays this spring and Let's Go Outside! Drop off your child after school to learn the basics of hiking, fire building, geocaching, and canoeing. Sign up for 1 or all 4!

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2fces6py

03/16/2026

Let your creativity shine and get outdoors this spring with our nature art classes for kids and teens!

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3uvbjdeh

03/10/2026

JOIN THE FAIRY HUNT AT EMILY OAKS!
Walk the trails and search for the hidden fairies. There are 26 in total – one for every letter of the alphabet! No fees or registration required. Stop in during building hours to pick up a Fairy Hunt map or Create-Your-Own Fairy Door Kits ($3).

🗓️ Dates: March 21–April 5
🕣 Trail Hours: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday–Saturday; 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunday.

03/05/2026

Our new amazing art show opens tomorrow, 3/6. Opening reception is 7 p.m.