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River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Meet one of our raptors and learn what makes these winged hunters so unique.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of […]
An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
Pumpkin painting, bowling, ring toss, leaf rubbing, fall-themed obstacle course, and more. Supplies limited. Presented with Jerome Witte, My Town Realty […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Join Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita and others for a nature-centered day of wellness focusing on mental, physical, and emotional […]
What happened here?! Learn how to look for clues to figure out nature’s mysteries.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Nature stories and crafts. Children ages 3-6 w/ adult.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of […]
An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
Enjoy a guided walk to observe and photograph seasonal nature. For all levels and phone camera types. Register by 10/9. Ages 13 […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Spectacular fall colors to view while enjoying a casual walk in the woods.
Spectacular fall colors to view while enjoying a casual walk in the woods.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of […]
An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
Join us for a spooky night in the woods. Enoy a bonfire with s’mores, listen to scary stories and search […]
Embrace the fall season with nature-based activities on and off the water. Participate in a canoe trip, fishing, archery, pumpkin […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Celebrate the season with a special day of autumn fun. Entertainment, beekeeping demonstrations, animal encounters, pumpkin painting, honey sales, and more! […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of […]
An exciting new program will take place every Thursday! Check fpdcc.com for weekly offerings including time, age appropriateness, and other […]
Explore the North Branch and experience the changing colors of local species. Paved trail.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Annual scary storytelling around the campfire and spooky night walk. Register by 10/23. Ages 8 & up.
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.