Join us for Community Events in Chicago
Junior Ranger Coastal Adventure
Join us at Montrose Beach for a family-friendly coastal adventure featuring ChiTownBio scientist and professor Dr. Andy Scarpelli! This hands-on expedition transforms the shore into a living classroom, combining environmental stewardship with an interactive nature hunt. Perfect for curious kids and eco-conscious caretakers alike, we’ll explore the beach, learn about our local ecosystem, and give back to our shorelines through an Alliance for the Great Lakes beach clean-up.
Our meet-ups are geared towards families with children aged 3-10 years old, but babies in tow or older siblings are always welcome.
September 20th | 10:00am-11:30am
Junior Ranger River Exploration
Join us in downtown Chicago for a family-friendly river adventure with Friends of the Chicago River and the Climate Action Museum! This hands-on expedition transforms the Chicago River into a living classroom, combining climate learning with an interactive nature hunt through the heart of the city.
Perfect for curious kids and eco-conscious caretakers alike, we’ll explore the plants and wildlife that call the river home, discover how this urban ecosystem supports our city, and learn simple ways we can help protect it.
Our meet-ups are geared toward families with children ages 3–10, but babies in tow and older siblings are always welcome.
October 25th | 10:00am-11:30am
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We are excited to keep bringing our community together through hands-on outdoor expeditions, eco-conscious family programming, and opportunities to connect with fellow Chicagoans.
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Earth Day Celebration
We are so excited to be partnering with the Institute of Cultural Affairs for their 4th Annual Earth Day Celebration.
Stop by Buttercup Park to learn about local social and environmental sustainability initiatives, connect with incredible community groups, and let the kids explore with our nature scavenger hunt!
April 25th | 11am-2pm
Seeds of Action
Join us at the Climate Action Museum for a family-friendly Easter gathering where kids learn about composting & plant seedlings while parents connect & build community.
Easter weekend often comes with baskets full of plastic toys and mountains of sugar. Seeds of Action offers a different kind of celebration — one rooted in curiosity, nature, and connection.
April 4th | 10:30am-12:30pm
Junior Ranger Nature Expedition
Join us for a Chicago Climate Week event at the Bill Jarvis Migratory Bird Sanctuary for an free, immersive, summer nature walk designed specifically for young explorers and their caretakers.
This family-friendly expedition transforms our local urban canopy into a living classroom, engaging kids and their caretakers with hands-on activities to foster an appreciation for nature and connect with fellow nature lovers.
July 23rd | 5:00-6:30pm