Animal Olympics Trail
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Kids and families can walk a short, looped trail in a fun test of human versus animal abilities! Prize awarded […]
Events in Central Cook County
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Central Cook County
Winter Artist Showcase Exhibit Opening
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305View the glass mosaic art and chat with local mosaic artist Judy Steed at the official opening of her show […]
Teen Exploration Day: Day of Service
Miller Meadow-North • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Teens and families, give back this MLK day. Join us for a litter clean-up in celebration of Martin Luther King, […]
Bone Appetit en español
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Únase a nosotros durante la hora de comer para aprender sobre los animales embajadores de Trailside.
Creative Sustainability Workshop
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Give items a second life by turning them into an ornament, decoration or birdfeeder. Learn how to extend the life […]
Bird Painting Workshop Step-by-Step: Dark-eyed Junco
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Sketch and paint a 9x12 canvas of a dark-eyed junco using acrylic paints. Ages 13 & up
$5
Bird and Bagel Bird Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305We’ll observe bird feeder action while noshing on bagels and coffee inside the Museum, then head outdoors for a guided […]
Story Trail: “Over and Under the Snow” Drop-In
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Walk a short trail and read the posted story, then pick up a craft and activity bag.
All About Fire
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Drop in to learn safe practices for fire building and containment, make fire-inspired art, build your own fire and roast […]
Walk with a Steward
Schiller Woods-West • Schiller Park, IL 60634Learn about ecological gems and the restoration process with volunteer site steward, Cathy Bloom. Ages 18 & up. Grove 6.
Accessibility Trail Outing
Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Walk with us on a short, 1.7-mile looped and paved trail with resting points throughout. Walk designed for people using […]
Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Get ready to jam! Make a simple musical instrument from repurposed invasive plants with us or bring your own instrument.
Poetry Trail: Black History Month
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)In honor of Black History Month, walk a short, looped trail and read poetry for children written by African American […]
Nature Book Club: “Life Everlasting – The Animal Way of Death” by B. Heinrich
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join other adults for a lively discussion of this fascinating bestselling book. This evening program will be held at our […]
Winter Exploration Day
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305In partnership with the Portage Creek Boy Scouts, join us for an afternoon of winter activities including hikes, broom hockey, […]
Owls of Trailside
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Bring the family and meet one of our ambassador owls. Learn about the fascinating owls that call Trailside home.
Bone Appetit
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor resident animals.
Winter Bird Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a casual bird walk to observe our resident birds and their behavior. Binoculars available to borrow.
Amazing Winter Residents
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Bring the family on a walk on our scenic trails! We will discuss some of the amazing year-round residents of […]
Woodworking with Invasives
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Build your own walking stick using buckthorn. Please bring your own work gloves. Ages 12 & up.
Wellness Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
“Mysteries of Animal Migration” Talk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Explore what scientists know about animal migration. Ages 18 & up.
Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305
Free
Women in Conservation Walk
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Join us for a 1.2-mile walk and discussion about women who have made significant contributions in the fields of conservation, […]
Women’s Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305In celebration of Women’s Heritage Month, join us as we highlight conservation leader Isabel Bassett Wasson and her work and […]
Zoo Adventure Passport! (ZAP!): Conservation Science Adventures
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Explore through play-based learning and discovery. In collaboration with Brookfield Zoo.
Fitness Hike
Brezina Woods • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Wellness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Free
Marzanna Craft for Kids – in Polish
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Poznaj Słowiańską tradycję witania wiosny i stwórz własną “Marzannę”. Wstęp wolny, rejestracja pod numerem708-366-6530. Program dla dzieci do lat 12 […]
“Bone” Appétit – Drop In
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about our outdoor resident animals during feeding time.