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 […]
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Events in Central Cook County
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Central Cook County
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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Disc Golf Community Day
Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Disc Golf Chicago and the Forest Preserves of Cook County have partnered to set up a temporary course at Miller […]
Canceled Wellness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
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Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305
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Bird Migration and More Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Ages 18 and up.
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Pedal the Preserves: Salt Creek Greenway
Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)In partnership with Ride Illinois, join us for a family-friendly event promoting riding bikes. Safety demonstration, techniques, tips, and a […]
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Pond Paddle
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy an afternoon out paddling. Instruction, equipment and kayaks provided.
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Senior Fitness Walks in Thatcher Woods
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Join other seniors for a moderately paced, one mile fitness walks in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led by senior Roberta Jannsen, […]
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Migrating Monarchs Celebration
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about the migration route to Mexico and how you can help monarchs and other pollinators! See how monarchs are […]
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Wellness Walks in Thatcher Woods
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a mindful and meditative guided nature walk in Thatcher Woods, led by Roberta Jannsen, Univ. of IL Extension volunteer, […]
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Nature Play Day
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Bring your little one for open nature play time!
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Faire at the Square
Cummings Square • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy our "creative-reuse carnival" with games made from repurposed materials! Win prizes, learn about plants and animals, & more. Ice […]
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Silver Creek Prairie Walk
Silver Creek Family Picnic Area • Melrose Park, IL 60160Learn about restoration efforts, goals, and ways you can get involved. Ages 12 & up.
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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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Senior Fitness Walks in Thatcher Woods
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Join other seniors for a moderately paced, one mile fitness walks in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led by senior Roberta Jannsen, […]
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Thursdays in the Field Drop In
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Drop in at Trailside on the 3rd Thursday of each month to connect to nature through fun themed activities for […]
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Food is Medicine: A Small Taste of Native America
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Participate in the American Indian Center's Food is Medicine event with the resident chef, who will showcase a sampling of […]
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Fall Bird Walks
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us on a guided bird walk to see both resident and migratory birds, led by John Elliott of the […]
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Chicago Portage Day
Chicago Portage National Historic Site • Lyons, IL 60402Celebrate this National Historic Site, its cultural significance, and the history of Chicago. Presentations, demonstrations, site tours, games and activities.
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Wellness Walks in Thatcher Woods
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a mindful and meditative guided nature walk in Thatcher Woods, led by Roberta Jannsen, Univ. of IL Extension volunteer, […]
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Accessible Autumnal Equinox Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a talk about the equinox on a short, guided nature walk on a paved trail. ADA Accessible.
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Salsa Dance: Party for the Preserves
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy music, salsa dance instruction, food trucks, bilingual hikes, yoga and more. Programa ofrecido en Espanol. Music and dance lessons […]
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Autumn Nature Walks
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a guided walk as the autumn color intensifies. Family program.
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