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River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Walk our gardens to learn about native plants then sample different infused […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & […]
Enjoy food, drinks, games, Jesse White Tumblers, animal ambassadors, free give-a-ways, and […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Join an exclusive after-hours moonlit paddle through the Skokie Lagoons. Ages 8 […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. […]
Learn the science behind the study of fossils. Participate in a simulated […]
Learn about nocturnal animals. Register by 9/17. Cost: $5/person. Ages 8 & […]
Join us at River Trail and the surrounding preserves and clean up […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Look for all the different insects we can find in the Fall […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. […]
Explore the uniqueness of Skokie Lagoons by way of water. Equipment provided. […]
Celebrate the Forest Preserves of Cook County on National Public Lands Day. […]
Join us to celebrate Native American culture while recognizing the theme ‘Every […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Meet one of our raptors and learn what makes these winged hunters […]
Nearly all Forest Preserves events are free; some require registration and/or a low fee. Residents may qualify for free admission opportunities at our partners: Brookfield Zoo Chicago and the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Printed copies of our quarterly Events Guide are available at our Nature Centers and General Headquarters. They may also be available at your local city hall or library. Know a location that should have our Events Guide? Contact us.
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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.