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  • Participants from Misericordia - Heart of Mercy engage in an informative and interactive session that showcases a variety of animals native to Cook County.

    Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.

    Free
  • An owl sitting atop a tree branch.

    Wee Wonders: Owls

    Wee Wonders
    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • An animal ambassador owl pictured in its enclosure.

    Animal Enrichment Studio for Teens

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Create enrichment items for our ambassador animals, then see how they are used as an important part of their care.

    Free
  • A Forest Preserves staff member sharing migratory bird information with visitors.

    Meet the Birds

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Stop by to see our birds at mealtime.

    Free
  • A family face painting at an event.

    Fall Festival

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    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Celebrate the season with a special autumn fun day. Beekeeping demonstrations, animal encounters, pumpkin painting, honey sales, activities and more! Admission is free; there may […]

    Free
  • An owl sitting atop a tree branch.

    Wee Wonders: Owls

    Wee Wonders
    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Participants from Misericordia - Heart of Mercy engage in an informative and interactive session that showcases a variety of animals native to Cook County.

    Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.

    Free
  • A snake in the grass.

    Reptile Awareness Day

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Learn about and experience reptiles from Illinois and abroad.

    Free
  • Participants from Misericordia - Heart of Mercy engage in an informative and interactive session that showcases a variety of animals native to Cook County.

    Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.

    Free
  • A night landscape with a full moon shining amongst an indigo sky.

    Night at the Museum

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Step into the shadows for eerie animal encounters, exploration of the 1876 mansion, live musical performances, and the strange wonders lurking in the night woods. […]

    Free • Registration Required

  • Participants from Misericordia - Heart of Mercy engage in an informative and interactive session that showcases a variety of animals native to Cook County.

    Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.

    Free
  • Participants from Misericordia - Heart of Mercy engage in an informative and interactive session that showcases a variety of animals native to Cook County.

    Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.

    Free
  • An albino garter snake slithering along a log.

    Wee Wonders: Snakes

    Wee Wonders
    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • An albino garter snake slithering along a log.

    Wee Wonders: Snakes

    Wee Wonders
    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.

    Free • Registration Required