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Celebrate Spring Fest
Cummings Square • River Forest, IL 60305Celebrate the vernal equinox and the arrival of spring by painting a bird house, learning about seasonal changes, building and […]
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Teen Exploration Day: The Botany of Zelda
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Inspired by the Nintendo game, learn how the fictional plants of Hyrule Forest connect to our native plants. Ages 12-17.
Accessibility Trail Outing
Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Join us on a 1.7-mile paved trail with resting points throughout. Perfect for those who use wheelchairs or have limited […]
Truckin’ Into Spring
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)In partnership with Go Ape Chicago, enjoy the Treetop Nets, a nature obstacle course, and more. Food trucks and vendors […]
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Spring Break-OUT Adventure
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy time out of school with activities including archery, nature play, hikes, art, and other fun. Drop-in.
Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305
Free
Canceled Walk and Talk: Chicago Portage National Historic Site
Chicago Portage National Historic Site • Lyons, IL 60402Walk & Talk hikes are for curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. […]
Woodcock Walk at Wolf Road Prairie
Wolf Road Prairie • Cook County, IL 60154 (near Westchester)Witness the amazing spring courtship flight of the male woodcock bird.
2nd Annual Trash Bash
Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Get inspired to do some spring cleaning at home, and we'll help keep the things you no longer need out […]
Canceled Wellness Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Make a simple musical instrument or bring your own and join the jam!
Solar Eclipse Viewing
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about a partial solar eclipse and view the eclipse through a special solar telescope and eclipse glasses (weather permitting).
Fitness Hike
Country Lane Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Bird Painting Workshop Step-by-Step: Goldfinch
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305All skill levels welcome. Materials provided. Ages 15 & up.
Teen Exploration Day: Service-Learning Hours
Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634High school students: learn why it’s important to keep natural spaces free of trash. Help pick up litter and earn […]
Bone Appetit in Spanish
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Únase a nosotros durante la hora de comer para aprender sobre los animales embajadores de Trailside. Sin registracion necessario.
Canceled Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Explore the wonders of nature with fellow seniors!
Thursdays In the Field – Drop In
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join IL Ext. Master Naturalists for fun nature and inquiry-based activities.
Creative Sustainability Workshop
Possum Hollow Woods • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)Make chemical-free cleaning supplies, lavender pouches, and native seed bombs. Ages 10 & up.
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Earth Day Cleanup
Jerome Huppert Woods • River Grove, IL 60171Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Supplies provided for check out.
Celebrate Earth Day Activities
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Plant a tree, make your own bird feeder, pick up litter, and more. Family program.
Day Hiking Leadership Training
Bemis Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60523 (near Oak Brook)Calling all teachers, group leaders & youth educators! Our Day Hiking Leadership Training program gets youth and groups of all […]
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Earth Day Cleanup
Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Supplies provided for check out. […]
Wellness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Free
Nature Book Club: “An Immense World” by Ed Yong
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join a lively discussion of this book about animal senses. In partnership with Forest Park Public Library. Ages 18 & […]
Spring Ephemerals Walk
Sundown Meadow • Countryside, IL 60525Guided walk to see colorful wildflowers. Ages 18 & up.
Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305
Free
Wellness Walk
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
Free
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Spring Festival
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy interactive programs, kids’ tree climb, guided wildflower walks, bird banding, kid’s nature crafts, gardening info and much more!
“Endangered Orchids” Art Display Opening
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Meet and chat with noted botanical artist Kathleen Marie Garness and view her recent large drawings of endangered local orchids, […]