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a group birding at Thatcher Woods
Event Series Bird Walk

Fall Bird Walks

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest

Join us on a guided bird walk to see both resident and migratory birds, led by John Elliott of the […]

Free
people fishing on the shoreline of a lake during a fishing derby

Fishing Derby 

Horsetail Lake IL

Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing.  

Free
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center building in Lemont

Book Discussion: “Ignition” by M.R. O’Connor

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center 12545 W 111th St, Lemont

Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month by exploring cultural views on fire, including Pawnee traditions.

Free
volunteers at River Trail Nature Center

River Trail Workdays

River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook

Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up. Children under 15 w/ adult. Register by Nov […]

Free
River Trail Nature Center Building in Northbrook

Seeds and Stewardship

River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook

Learn about seed dispersal techniques and spend time collecting native seed for our restoration areas. Come early and participate in […]

Free
red-tailed hawk in flight

Lunch with the Raptors

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest

Learn about Trailside’s outdoor birds of prey as they enjoy their lunch! Family program.

Free

Woodworking with Invasives

Swallow Cliff Woods-North IL

Build your own walking stick using buckthorn, an invasive species. Ages 12 & up.

Free