International Vulture Awareness Day
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about the important members of nature’s clean-up crew! Meet our turkey vulture and make a cute vulture craft.
Learn about the important members of nature’s clean-up crew! Meet our turkey vulture and make a cute vulture craft.
Hands-on class teaching the traditional uses of plants and trees as dyes. In partnership with Trickster Gallery as part of […]
Enjoy this “creative-reuse carnival” with themed games made from re-purposed materials! Win prizes, learn about nature, and more.
Travel and trace the butterfly’s migration route through fun activities, kid’s crafts and more. Learn how you can help monarchs […]
Celebrate creativity and color as all ages are invited to try different media and techniques to create art. Sculpt, paint […]
Perform songs and poetry or relax and enjoy the live performances while overlooking the slough at sunset.
Walk a short trail near the Museum while reading the posted story. Afterwards, stop in the Museum lobby to pick […]
Join us for the Annual Arts and Craft Fair! Art of all styles will be sold by artists inspired by […]
Experience a story unfold along a short, looped trail. A craft is available to take home after you complete the […]
Join our partners the River Forest Public Library and the River Forest Park District for an evening of slightly spooky […]
Join us in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and community organizations for the annual Awe of Nature Festival! The festival […]
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