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Name: Solar Eclipse Viewing
Start: 2024-04-08T13:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-04-08T14:30:00-05:00
Location: Trailside Museum of Natural History

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Solar Eclipse Viewing

Mon, April 8, 2024 • 1:30 pm

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Learn about a partial solar eclipse and view the eclipse through a special solar telescope and eclipse glasses (weather permitting).

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Date:: Mon, April 8, 2024
Time:: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Event Categories:: Astronomy, Central Cook County, Education

Venue

: Trailside Museum of Natural History
: 738 Thatcher Ave

River Forest, IL 60305 (view web map)

Organizer

: Trailside Museum of Natural History
Phone: 708-366-6530

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Nearly all Forest Preserves events are free; some require registration and/or a low fee. Residents may qualify for free admission opportunities at our partners: Brookfield Zoo Chicago and the Chicago Botanic Garden.

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The Forest Preserves is committed to providing equal, integrated participation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Nature Center hosting your event or program 72 hours in advance to request reasonable accommodations or inquire about site accessibility.

Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.

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