Central Cook County
Events
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Bird Painting Workshop Step-by-Step: Red-winged Blackbird
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Sketch and paint using acrylic paints. For all skill levels. Materials provided. $5/person. Ages 13 & up.
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Morning Bird Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about spring bird migration patterns and look for local and migrant birds. Limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels […]
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Trash Bash
FeaturedMiller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Make spring cleaning more sustainable! Our event partners will be collecting electronics, prescription drugs, household recyclables, bikes, clothing, plastic bags and much more. The Forest […]
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Weaving with Weeds: Spindle Wall Hanging
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about the history of basketry/weaving techniques and create a small wall hanging with invasive plants. Ages 16 & up.
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Bluegrass Jam
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Build a simple instrument with us or bring your own guitar, fiddle, etc. All are welcome to play or listen.
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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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Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud, followed by an activity. Indoor program. (Provided orally and in ASL.)
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Thursdays in Nature: Signs of Spring
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Connect to nature through fun-themed activities and crafts for adults and kids. Drop in.
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Nature Book Club: “The Great River” by Boyce Upholt
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a lively book discussion. In partnership with the Forest Park Public Library.
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Earth Day: Day of Stewardship
Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171Join a litter clean-up and restoration workday. Equipment provided. Ages 13 & up; ages 13-14 w/adult.
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Earth Day
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305There are many things you can do to celebrate our planet Earth. Help us pick up litter, make a bird feeder, take home a tree […]
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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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Restoration Workday
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Help us restore habitat and control invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up; ages 12-17 w/ adult.
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Earth Day Cleanup
Jerome Huppert Woods • River Grove, IL 60171Celebrate Earth Day by helping clean up litter in the Forest Preserves. Litter pickers and supplies will be available to check out.
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Bird Painting Workshop Step-by-Step: Red-winged Blackbird
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Sketch and paint using acrylic paints. For all skill levels. Materials provided. $5/person. Ages 13 & up.
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Day Hiking Leadership Training
Bemis Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60523 (near Oak Brook)For teachers and youth educators! Free training provides all the tools to take groups out to the Forest Preserves for the day.
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Spring Wildflower Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Walk as we learn about spring ephemeral wildflowers and the insects that depend on them. Ages 18 & up.
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Forest Therapy Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a mindful and mediative guided nature walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
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Sacred Wanderings
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Connect with nature and surround yourself with the energy of the natural world. Led by Unity Temple of Oak Park. For information, contact [email protected].
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Spring Festival
FeaturedThatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy interactive programs, kids’ tree climb, guided wildflower walks, kid’s nature crafts, gardening info and much more!
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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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Canceled Conservation @ Home: Native Plant Gardening 101
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Learn how to grow and maintain your native plant garden. Native plants and seeds will be available.
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World Migratory Bird Day: The Big Sit
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Identify and count wild birds in a relaxing way. Learn how to use eBird or iNaturalist to record sightings. Binoculars available for loan. Drop in.
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All About Birds
Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with bird walks, information on birding and other bird-related activities. Binoculars available for loan.
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