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SUMMARY:Paper Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make paper with recycled materials. Supplies provided. Program held outdoors around a fire. All ages. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/paper-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Evans Field
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Campfire,Central Cook County,Education,Sustainability,Youth
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SUMMARY:Zoo Adventure Passport! (ZAP!): Conservation Science Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Explore through play-based learning\, nature crafts and discovery. In partnership with Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/zoo-adventure-passport-zap-conservation-science-adventures/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,Nature Play,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T083000
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SUMMARY:Sacred Wanderings
DESCRIPTION:Connect with nature and surround yourself with the energy of the natural world. Led by Unity Temple of Oak Park. For information\, contact mindful@unitytemple.org.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/sacred-wanderings/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Hiking & Walking,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T035910Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Break Fest
DESCRIPTION:Youth and families\, enjoy time out of school! Try archery\, build and play with natural materials\, learn orienteering\, paint a bird house and more.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/spring-break-fest-2/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Archery,Arts & Crafts,Birding,Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking,Nature Play,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260512T202227Z
CREATED:20251114T120749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T202227Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Fitness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join other seniors for a gentle\, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen\, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/senior-fitness/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Senior,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
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SUMMARY:Story Trail: “It’s Spring” by Linda Glaser
DESCRIPTION:Walk a short trail while reading the story before picking up a take-home craft and activity. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/story-trail-its-spring-by-linda-glaser/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Hiking & Walking,Storytelling,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T133000
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SUMMARY:Space Celebration: Storytime and Craft
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an out-of-this-world story-time and outer-space craft during spring break. Ages 2-7 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/space-celebration-storytime-and-craft-2/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Nature Play,Storytelling,Youth
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SUMMARY:Worst Case Scenario Hike
DESCRIPTION:Learn hiking safety and simple first aid on a walk that puts you into “worst case scenarios”! Ages 13 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/worst-case-scenario-hike-2/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T190000
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SUMMARY:Woodcock Walk
DESCRIPTION:Witness the amazing spring courtship flight of the male woodcock bird\, at Wolf Road Prairie. Led by John Elliott\, Chicago Bird Alliance.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/woodcock-walk-2/
LOCATION:Wolf Road Prairie\, IL
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Birding,Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T080000
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SUMMARY:Amphibian Outing
DESCRIPTION:Be on the lookout for amphibians while enjoying a walk during amphibians’ most active time of year. Grove 7.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/amphibian-outing/
LOCATION:Bemis Woods-South\, IL
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T190000
DTSTAMP:20260306T194927Z
CREATED:20260306T194927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T194927Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Artists: Near West Sketchers Art Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 by Near West Sketchers artists. Light refreshments will be served. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/meet-the-artists-near-west-sketchers-art-opening/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T123000
DTSTAMP:20260324T153125Z
CREATED:20260213T041744Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Illustration Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Guided nature illustrations class for all levels. Materials provided.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/nature-illustration-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T205743Z
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SUMMARY:“Bone” Appetit
DESCRIPTION:Join us at feeding time as we give our outdoor Ambassador Animals their dinner.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bone-appetit-9/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Central Cook County,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T080000
DTSTAMP:20260205T152301Z
CREATED:20260205T152301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T152301Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Learn about spring bird migration patterns and look for local and migrant birds. Limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels of birding skills welcome!
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/morning-bird-walk-2/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T110000
DTSTAMP:20260213T041512Z
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SUMMARY:Printmaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to carve your own linoblock stamp. Materials provided. Ages 12 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/printmaking-workshop-4/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,Wellness in the Woods,Youth
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T093000
DTSTAMP:20260202T221203Z
CREATED:20260202T220848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T221203Z
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SUMMARY:Fitness Hike
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fitness-hike-29/
LOCATION:Brezina Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T090000
DTSTAMP:20260512T202227Z
CREATED:20251114T120749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T202227Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Fitness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join other seniors for a gentle\, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen\, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/senior-fitness/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Senior,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260213T145534Z
CREATED:20260213T145417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T145534Z
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SUMMARY:Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Help us restore habitat and control invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up; ages 12-17 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/restoration-workday-28/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T150000
DTSTAMP:20260223T151155Z
CREATED:20260213T151549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T151155Z
UID:10012469-1773495000-1773500400@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Animal Enrichment Studio
DESCRIPTION:Learn about animal behavior and craft enrichment items for our ambassador animals! Ages 10 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/animal-enrichment-studio-6/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T133000
DTSTAMP:20260213T042211Z
CREATED:20260213T042211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T042211Z
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SUMMARY:Celtic Mythology Walks
DESCRIPTION:Walk through the forest to hear stories from Celtic mythology about humans’ connection to nature. Grove 7.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/celtic-mythology-walks-2/
LOCATION:Bemis Woods-South\, IL
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Storytelling,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T100000
DTSTAMP:20260213T042119Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T042119Z
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SUMMARY:Celtic Mythology Walks
DESCRIPTION:Walk through the forest to hear stories from Celtic mythology about humans’ connection to nature. Grove 7.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/celtic-mythology-walks/
LOCATION:Bemis Woods-South\, IL
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Storytelling,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T093000
DTSTAMP:20260217T181756Z
CREATED:20260213T040521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T181756Z
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SUMMARY:Children’s Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud\, followed by an activity. Indoor program.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/childrens-storytime-7/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods Pavilion\, Chicago Ave\, west of Thatcher Ave\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Storytelling,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T100000
DTSTAMP:20260213T041116Z
CREATED:20260213T041116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T041116Z
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SUMMARY:Women’s Heritage Month Walk
DESCRIPTION:Walk and learn about conservation leader Isabel Bassett Wasson and her work and discoveries at Thatcher Woods.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/womens-heritage-month-walk/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Wellness in the Woods
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SUMMARY:Maple Tree Tapping
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a short walk and watch a maple tree tapping demonstration.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/maple-tree-tapping-4/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking,Maple Syrup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T100000
DTSTAMP:20260213T151134Z
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SUMMARY:Maple Tree Tapping
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a short walk and watch a maple tree tapping demonstration.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/maple-tree-tapping-3/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking,Maple Syrup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T103000
DTSTAMP:20260531T162803Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Wanderings
DESCRIPTION:Connect with nature and surround yourself with the energy of the natural world. Led by Unity Temple of Oak Park. For information\, contact mindful@unitytemple.org.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/sacred-wanderings/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Hiking & Walking,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T090000
DTSTAMP:20260512T202227Z
CREATED:20251114T120749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T202227Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Fitness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join other seniors for a gentle\, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen\, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/senior-fitness/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Senior,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260213T150856Z
CREATED:20260213T150740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T150856Z
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SUMMARY:Spectacular Snakes
DESCRIPTION:Meet our ambassador snakes and learn what makes our slithery friends so super. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/spectacular-snakes/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Central Cook County,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T205743Z
CREATED:20251114T122414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T205743Z
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SUMMARY:“Bone” Appetit
DESCRIPTION:Join us at feeding time as we give our outdoor Ambassador Animals their dinner.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bone-appetit-9/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Central Cook County,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T123000
DTSTAMP:20251115T023330Z
CREATED:20251115T023239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T023330Z
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SUMMARY:Dinos & Binos
DESCRIPTION:Join us to look for birds and explore their evolutionary connection to the mighty dinosaurs.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/dinos-binos/
LOCATION:Cermak Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Birding,Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Storytelling
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