Events in Central Cook County
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Central Cook County
Mnidoons Giizis Oohg (Little Spirit Moon)
Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634November is recognized as the “Twelfth Moon of Creation” (a time of […]
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Fitness Hike
Cermak Woods • Lyons, IL 60534Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness […]
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Bone Appetit
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor animal ambassadors. […]
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Annual Turkey Trot Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Walk off that extra helping of turkey and stuffing on this annual […]
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Feed the Birds
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about the best bird foods, feeders, and landscape elements to benefit […]
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Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a one-mile, easy-paced walk in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led […]
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• Registration Required
Animal Olympics Trail
Busse Forest-South • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)Kids and families, walk a short, looped trail and compete in a […]
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ADA Trail Walk
Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Guided walk on 1.7-mile paved trail with resting points throughout. Wheelchair accessible; […]
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Winter is Coming Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a walk as we discuss what is happening in […]
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• Registration Required
Walk and Talk
Sundown Meadow • Countryside, IL 60525Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
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Nature Book Club: “What an Owl Knows” by J. Ackerman
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy discussing this bestselling book about the research into the deepest mysteries […]
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Story Trail: “Animals in Winter”
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Read a children’s story along a short trail. Afterwards, get an activity […]
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DIY Holiday Bird Feeder Wreath
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Make a festive birdseed wreath. Materials provided. Ages 14 & up.
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Dawn Owl Prowl
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Listen for owls as part of the annual Christmas Bird Count, led […]
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Restoration Workday
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us to help restore the natural community structure of our woodlands, […]
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• Registration Required
Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a one-mile, easy-paced walk in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led […]
Free
• Registration Required
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Winter Solstice Day
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Presented with American Indian Center, learn about the Winter Solstice through indigenous […]
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Animal Homes Hike
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Take a guided hike to discover where our local animals will spend […]
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• Registration Required
Bone Appetit
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor resident animals.
Free
Winter Secrets Hike
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305The winter can appear barren of wildlife, but surprisingly so much is […]
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• Registration Required
New Year’s Resolution Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Fulfill your resolution of being more active by taking a brisk guided […]
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• Registration Required
Walk and Talk
Chicago Portage National Historic Site • Lyons, IL 60402Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
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Fitness Hike
Brezina Woods • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. These […]
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