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Trailside Museum building in River Forest

Nature Story Trail

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest

Walk a short trail while reading “Thanks to the Animals” by Allen Sockabasin of the Passamaquoddy Nation. Afterwards, stop in […]

Free
unpaved trail surrounded by trees and plants on a sunny day

Sunrise Hike

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs

Join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning of a new day. 

Free
unpaved trail surrounded by trees and plants on a sunny day

Sunrise Hike

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs

Join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning of a new day. 

Free
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center building in Lemont

Fossil Quarry Tour

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center 12545 W 111th St, Lemont

Learn about Chicago’s ancient history through fossils. Indoor presentations followed by a visit to the fossil reserve quarry.

Free
a prescribed burn at Crabtree Nature Center in 1974

Prescribed Fire

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills

Ever wonder why we intentionally set fires in spring and fall? Come learn how prescribed fires help manage ecosystems.

Free
Children learning about maple syrup tapping using a tree stump and tool.
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Sugar Shack Time Machine

River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook

Travel through time as we open our sugar shack and learn about the history of maple syrup. Register by 11/7.

Free