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  • A family looks at an ambassador animal exhibit

    “Bone” Appetit

    “Bone” Appétit
    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s ambassador animals.

    Free
  • A cicada perching atop a flower.

    Cicada Pinning Class

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Presented with The Insect Asylum, students will be walking through the process of entomology. What it is, why it's important, and how it's done. This […]

    $5 • Registration Required
  • An owl sitting atop a fence pole.

    Nocturnal Hunters: Owls

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Learn what makes owls unique and fascinating.

    Free
  • Participants from Misericordia - Heart of Mercy engage in an informative and interactive session that showcases a variety of animals native to Cook County.

    Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.

    Free
  • A large tree displaying vivid fall colors.

    Photography Walk

    Spears Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)

    Enjoy a guided walk to photograph and view nature. For all levels and camera types.

    Free
  • An adult and child gazing upon the fall colors in a forest.

    Gratitude Nature Walk

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Walk with a naturalist and share what you are thankful for in nature.

    Free
  • A group of photographers walking along a trail with trees in the background.

    Welcoming Winter Walk

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Observe and discuss the ways nature prepares itself for the changing season. 2-mi.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of people hiking in a forest with a backdrop of fall colors.

    Crisp Air, Calm Forest Walk

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Enjoy a guided trail walk. All ages

    Free • Registration Required
  • A cicada perching atop a flower.

    Cicada Pinning Class

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Presented with The Insect Asylum, students will be walking through the process of entomology. What it is, why it's important, and how it's done. This […]

    $5 • Registration Required
  • Sagawau Environmental Learning Center building in Lemont

    Singing Back the Buffalo Film Viewing

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Learn how the relationship with buffalo weaves together the survival of Indigenous nations, nature and humankind.

    Free • Registration Required

  • Participants from Misericordia - Heart of Mercy engage in an informative and interactive session that showcases a variety of animals native to Cook County.

    Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.

    Free
  • A person with binoculars is pictured in the winter, surrounded by trees.

    Senior Fitness Walk

    Senior Fitness Walk
    Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

    Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 1 […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • An owl sitting atop a fence pole.

    Owl Prowl

    Bird Walk
    Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074

    Learn about our local owls and hear who’s hooting. Ages 12 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Two people walking through a forest at night.

    Evening Owl Prowl

    Bird Walk
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Join a naturalist as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. Ages 8 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of people standing near a frozen body of water.

    Dawn Owl Prowl

    Bird Walk
    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Listen for owls during the Christmas Bird Count. Led by John Elliot from Chicago Bird Alliance. Ages 10 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A person with binoculars is pictured in the winter, surrounded by trees.

    Senior Fitness Walk

    Senior Fitness Walk
    Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

    Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 1 […]

    Free • Registration Required