Central Cook County
Events
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Woodworking for Your Garden
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Create your own bat box or bee house for your garden! Supplies included. Waitlist available. Please note: This event has been relocated to the Trailside […]
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Fireside Mosaics
National Grove-South • North Riverside, IL 60546Join us around a campfire to create your own mosaic piece. Supplies provided. Registration required. Waitlist available.
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Bluegrass Jam
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Bring your own guitar, fiddle, etc. and join the jam! All are welcome to play or just listen. Drop in.
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Groundhogs 101
Brookfield Woods • Brookfield, IL 60513Learn about one of Chicagoland’s only true hibernating animals and take a short hike to explore groundhog habitat.
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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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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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Winterpalooza
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for winter activities including hikes, broom hockey, shelter building and more. Presented with the Portage Creek Boy Scouts.
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Owls
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Come visit with us to learn about the fascinating owls and meet an ambassador animal! Family program.
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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. Program held indoors.
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Sunprinting Workshop
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Use the sun to make a one-of-a-kind print. Supplies provided. Drop in.
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Sunrise Stroll
Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Join us for a stroll through the Forest Preserves at sunrise. 1.7 miles.
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Nature Walk & Mingle for Singles
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join other singles for a walk, then break the ice indoors over warm beverages and games. Ages 18 & up.
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Restoration Workday
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Help us remove 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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Nature Book Club: “The Comfort of Crows” by Margaret Renkl
Forest Park Public Library • Forest Park, IL 60130Discuss this popular book that traces the passing of seasons. Presented with Forest Park Public Library.
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Winter Tree ID Hike
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Join a naturalist for a guided hike to learn about the importance of trees and how to identify them. 3 miles.
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Winter Bird Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join a casual bird walk to observe our resident birds and their behavior.
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Black History Month Celebration: Poetry
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy live poetry readings and learn about Chicagoland black poets. Presented with Chicagoland Poets & Patrons.
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Dinos & Binos
Cermak Woods • Lyons, IL 60534Join us to look for birds and explore their evolutionary connection to the mighty dinosaurs.
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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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Spectacular Snakes
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Meet our ambassador snakes and learn what makes our slithery friends so super. 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.
Free • Registration Required -
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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Maple Tree Tapping
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a short walk and watch a maple tree tapping demonstration.
Free • Registration Required
