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Playdate with Nature

Join the Lake County Forest Preserve for a free outdoor program. All ages are welcome to explore nature at the Cuba Marsh in Barrington. Take part in the interactive activities like fort building, catching and observing insects.

In September, this event will be held at the Greenbelt Forest Preserve in North Chicago.

In October, it will be held at Nippersink in Round Lake.

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In November, it will be held at the Fox River Preserve and Marina in Port Barrington.

No registration is necessary. Children must be accompanied by their parents, grandparents and/or caregivers. Dress for playing outside.

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This program is part of the Leave No Child Inside initiative.

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