International Vulture Awareness Day
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about the important members of nature’s clean-up crew! Meet our turkey vulture and make a cute vulture craft.
Events in Central Cook County
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Central Cook County
Composting 101
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn how to compost, reduce waste and benefit the Earth. Hear a master naturalist from University of Illinois Extension explain […]
Colors of the Forest – Natural Dyes
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Hands-on class teaching the traditional uses of plants and trees as dyes. In partnership with Trickster Gallery as part of […]
Faire at the Square
Cummings Square • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy this “creative-reuse carnival” with themed games made from re-purposed materials! Win prizes, learn about nature, and more.
Migrating Monarchs Celebration
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Travel and trace the butterfly’s migration route through fun activities, kid’s crafts and more. Learn how you can help monarchs […]
Nature Story Time and Wellness Walk for Young Children
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Children ages 3 – 6, w/adult, are invited to hear a nature story, followed by a short, mindful guided walk […]
Silver Creek Prairie Walk
Silver Creek Family Picnic Area • Melrose Park, IL 60160Learn about Forest Preserves restoration efforts, goals, and ways you can get involved on this walk. Ages 12 & up.
Fitness Hike
Sunset Bridge Meadow • River Grove, IL 60171Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Thursdays in the Field: Celebrating Indigenous Plant Knowledge
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Connect to nature through fun themed activities for adults and kids. Hosted by Univ of IL Extension volunteers.
Autumnal Equinox Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Celebrate the first day of autumn with a walk.
Autumnal Equinox Program
Schiller Woods-West • Schiller Park, IL 60634Join the American Indian Center of Chicago to learn about the Autumnal Equinox. Grove 2.
Salsa Dance: Party for the Preserve
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a Salsa Dance Party. Enjoy bilingual hikes and family activities. Programa ofrecido en Espanol.
Theodore Stone Nature Walk
Theodore Stone Forest • Hodgkins, IL 60525Join us for a walk through the unusual dolomite prairie to see the late-blooming wildflowers. Ages 16 & up.
Nature Story Trail “It’s Fall” by Linda Glaser
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Walk a short trail near the Museum while reading the posted story. Afterwards, stop in the Museum lobby to pick […]