Pond Dip Discovery
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us as we dip our nets in the water and scoop up our discoveries! Equipment provided. Ages 5 to […]
Free
Events in Central Cook County
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Central Cook County
Walk & Talk Hike
Bemis Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60523 (near Oak Brook)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Free
Story Trail
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Walk a short, looped trail and experience a story unfolding with every step. Onsite activities will be provided. Grove 7. […]
Free
Stories in the Forest
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to […]
Free
Art in Nature
National Grove-South • North Riverside, IL 60546Explore the symbolism between art in nature. Create land art, write a poem, and make tie dye using fruits and […]
Free
Wellness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Free
Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305
Free
Stories in the Forest
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to […]
Free
Thursdays in the Field
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Take a Pond Dip: Water Animal Discovery Connect to nature through fun inquiry-based activities. Different theme/activities each month. Drop in.
Free
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Insect Fest
Cummings Square • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for this all-things-insect event! Go on a bug hunt, experience an insect petting zoo, explore bugs through yoga […]
Free
Wetland Birds Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Ages 18 and up.
Free
Stories in the Forest
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to […]
Free
Bird Painting Step-By-Step
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Sketch and paint a barn swallow. Materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Ages 13 & up.
$5
Canceled High Summer Nature Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305
Free
Archery & Games
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Adults and families, enjoy trying archery and playing your favorite backyard games. Instruction, equipment and games provided.
Free
Stories in the Forest
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to […]
Free
Canceled Wellness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Free
Summer Prairie Blooms Walk
Silver Creek Family Picnic Area • Melrose Park, IL 60160Ages 18 and up.
Free
Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305
Free
Story Trail
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Walk a short, looped trail and experience a story unfolding with every step. Onsite activities will be provided. Grove 7. […]
Free
Stories in the Forest
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to […]
Free
Craftpalooza
National Grove-South • North Riverside, IL 60546Kids, get creative! Help decorate a large canvas with stamps, paint and markers. Presented in partnership with the North Riverside […]
Free
A Closer Look: Magnifier and Microscope Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Explore the tiny secrets of the woods as we examine plants and small animals both on our walk and in […]
Free
Canceled Walk & Talk Hike
Sundown Meadow • Countryside, IL 60525Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Free
Story Time in Polish
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Program dla najmłodszych miłośników natury. Z pomocą znanych i lubianych wierszyków poznamy owady, ptaki i inne zwierzęta i poszukamy ich […]
Free
Thursdays in the Field
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Connect to nature through fun inquiry-based activities. Different theme/activities each month. Drop in.
Free
Thursdays in the Field
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Celebrate Indigenous Plant Knowledge: 3 Sisters Garden and More Connect to nature through fun inquiry-based activities. Different theme/activities each month. […]
Free
Canceled Nature Book Club: Eating Animals by J.S. Foer
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a lively discussion at Trailside Museum of this book, about consuming meat vs. vegetarianism in the modern […]
Free
Nature Discovery Day
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Drop in for a fun afternoon of nature discovery. We’ll have nature games, disc golf, art making, kite flying and […]
Free