Central Cook County
Events
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Maple Tree Tapping
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a short walk and watch a maple tree tapping demonstration.
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Women’s Heritage Month Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Walk and learn about conservation leader Isabel Bassett Wasson and her work and discoveries at Thatcher Woods.
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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.
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Celtic Mythology Walks
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Walk through the forest to hear stories from Celtic mythology about humans' connection to nature. Grove 7.
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Celtic Mythology Walks
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Walk through the forest to hear stories from Celtic mythology about humans' connection to nature. Grove 7.
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Animal Enrichment Studio
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about animal behavior and craft enrichment items for our ambassador animals! Ages 10 & up.
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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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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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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 are faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 7 miles.
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Printmaking Workshop
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Learn how to carve your own linoblock stamp. Materials provided. Ages 12 & 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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“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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Nature Illustration Workshop
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Guided nature illustrations class for all levels. Materials provided.
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Meet the Artists: Near West Sketchers Art Opening
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a Meet the Artists evening event as we reveal the newest exhibit in Trailside's Classroom Gallery, featuring an anthology of nature-themed work […]
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Amphibian Outing
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Be on the lookout for amphibians while enjoying a walk during amphibians’ most active time of year. Grove 7.
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Woodcock Walk
Wolf Road Prairie • Cook County, IL 60154 (near Westchester)Witness the amazing spring courtship flight of the male woodcock bird, at Wolf Road Prairie. Led by John Elliott, Chicago Bird Alliance.
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Worst Case Scenario Hike
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn hiking safety and simple first aid on a walk that puts you into “worst case scenarios”! Ages 13 & up.
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Space Celebration: Storytime and Craft
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for an out-of-this-world story-time and outer-space craft during spring break. Ages 2-7 w/ adult.
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Story Trail: “It’s Spring” by Linda Glaser
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Walk a short trail while reading the story before picking up a take-home craft and activity. Drop in.
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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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Spring Break Fest
FeaturedThatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Youth and families, enjoy time out of school! Try archery, build and play with natural materials, learn orienteering, paint a bird house and more.
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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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Zoo Adventure Passport! (ZAP!): Conservation Science Adventures
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Explore through play-based learning, nature crafts and discovery. In partnership with Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Drop in.
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Paper Making Workshop
Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171Learn how to make paper with recycled materials. Supplies provided. Program held outdoors around a fire. All ages. Drop in.
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