Volunteer Opportunities
BackYard Nature Center offers many ways to share your passion and talents in support of our work.
Give to BYNC
Your donation supports our mission to connect Children and Adults with the Wonders of Nature
Upcoming Events
Get involved by attending one of our events. We plan regular events for educators and the community to help promote nature learning initiatives. There’s something for all ages, Toddlers to Adults!

09 March 2019
Skokie Lagoons Second Saturday
Where: Skokie Lagoons, Glencoe
Time: 10:00a.m. - 01:00p.m.

06 April 2019
Volunteers Needed
Where: Little House of Glencoe, 690 Birch Lane
Time: 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.
Explore Your Local Habitat
In order to learn about the living environment, young children should begin with direct observation of their local habitat and surroundings, such as backyards, schoolyards, ponds, and local parks.