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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.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds […]
Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & […]
Learn about seed dispersal techniques and spend time collecting native seed for […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Travel through time as we open our sugar shack and learn about […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds […]
Stop by our information table and learn about the animals that call […]
Stop by our information table and learn about the animals that call […]
A guided walk to search for local owls. Register by 11/12. Ages […]
A guided walk to search for local owls. Register by 11/12. Ages […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Learn about the different attributes that make owls unique and fascinating.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds […]
Follow our story trail signs along the trail to learn wellness tips […]
Use nature to inspire art and try your hand at a fall-themed […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
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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Sign UpThe Forest Preserves is committed to providing equal, integrated participation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Nature Center hosting your event or program 72 hours in advance to request reasonable accommodations or inquire about site accessibility.
Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.