Central Cook County
Events
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Nature Wellness Walk
Bemis Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60523 (near Oak Brook)Reconnect with nature. Relax and meditate during a leisurely walk. Ages 18 & up.
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Wildlife Pride Walk
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Join a 1.6-mile guided walk to learn about the diverse relationships and anatomy of native wildlife.
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Morning Bird Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels […]
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Trailside Summer Bluegrass Jam
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305As part of America 250, join this all-American music jam! Come play or listen. Make a simple musical instrument or bring your own.
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Community Fishing Clinic
Cermak Woods • Lyons, IL 60534Presented with Illinois Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Fishing Program, join us for an evening of wildlife watching and fishing fun. Participants will […]
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Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Join other seniors for a gentle, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
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Fishing Bass-ics
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Get hooked on the basics of fishing as we tackle new topics and activities each class. Today we’ll learn what a fish actually is, go […]
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Stories in the Forest
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join the River Forest Public Library for storytelling! Ages 0-5 w/ adult. Drop in.
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Thursdays in Nature: Bug Detective!
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Connect to nature with University of Illinois-Extension Master Naturalists through fun inquiry-based activities for both adults and kids. Drop in.
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Nature Book Club: “Why Rats Laugh and Jellyfish Sleep” by D. Stipp
Forest Park Public Library • Forest Park, IL 60130Discuss the featured book and ponder the hidden depths of familiar animals and ordinary things. Ages 18 & up.
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American Indian Summer Solstice
Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634Celebrate the solstice with dancing, drumming, storytelling and a sun-themed art activity. Presented by American Indian Center of Chicago. Grove 13.
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Restoration Workday
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Help us restore our natural communities of woodland and prairie. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10-14 w/ adult.
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Stories in the Forest
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join the River Forest Public Library for storytelling! Ages 0-5 w/ adult. Drop in.
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Evening Firefly Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a guided walk as twilight settles in and the fireflies begin to twinkle. Family program.
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ADA Nature Walk
Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)Explore the forest and learn about local nature in this accessibility-focused walk.
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“Bone” Appetit
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us at feeding time as we give our outdoor Ambassador Animals their dinner.
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Kayak the Des Plaines
Schuth’s Grove • Cook County, IL 60546 (near Riverside)Kayak 3 miles from Schuth’s Grove to Plank Road Meadow. Equipment and shuttle provided. Beginners welcome.
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Printmaking 101: Linocuts Workshop
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn the art of cutting designs into linoleum blocks and inking prints. All skill levels welcomed. Ages 16 & up.
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Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Join other seniors for a gentle, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
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Stories in the Forest
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join the River Forest Public Library for storytelling! Ages 0-5 w/ adult. Drop in.
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Red, White & Blue Nature Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305As part of America 250, join a naturalist for a guided hike on our trails and look for our nation’s flag colors in nature.
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Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305As part of America 250, listen to a children’s book read aloud, followed by an activity. An ASL interpreter will be present.
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Stories in the Forest
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join the River Forest Public Library for storytelling! Ages 0-5 w/ adult. Drop in.
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Bird Painting Step-By-Step: Indigo Bunting
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Sketch and paint a bird on a 9x12 canvas. Cost: $5/person. All skill levels welcomed. Ages 13 & up.
$5 • Registration Required
