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Events in Central Cook County

Weaving Workshop

Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

Create a small wall hanging art piece using natural materials. Supplies, instruction provided. Ages 10 & up.

Free
Event Series Bird Walk

Bird Walk

Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)

Register: chicagobirdalliance.org/upcoming-events

Free

Mnidoons Giizis Oohg (Little Spirit Moon)

Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634

November is recognized as the “Twelfth Moon of Creation” (a time of healing) by the Ojibwe people. Join the American […]

Free

Fitness Hike

Cermak Woods • Lyons, IL 60534

Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]

Free
Event Series “Bone” Appétit

Bone Appetit

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor animal ambassadors. Available in both English and Spanish.

Free

Annual Turkey Trot Walk

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Walk off that extra helping of turkey and stuffing on this annual post-holiday walk.

Free

Feed the Birds

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Learn about the best bird foods, feeders, and landscape elements to benefit our resident winter birds. You will even make […]

Free

Animal Olympics Trail

Busse Forest-South • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)

Kids and families, walk a short, looped trail and compete in a fun test that challenges human abilities versus animal […]

Free

ADA Trail Walk

Miller Meadow-South • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)

Guided walk on 1.7-mile paved trail with resting points throughout. Wheelchair accessible; open to all. Meet at trail across from […]

Free

Winter is Coming Walk

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Join us for a walk as we discuss what is happening in nature as winter closes in. Family program.

Free