Story Trail: “Animals in Winter”
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Read a children’s story along a short trail. Afterwards, get an activity […]
Read a children’s story along a short trail. Afterwards, get an activity […]
Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
Learn fire building skills indoors and try out your new talent outdoors. […]
Learn about our local owls. Ages 12 & up.
A guided walk on our trails to search for local owls. Ages […]
Put on some gloves and join us to remove invasive species. Equipment […]
Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois through a series […]
Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & […]
Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. […]
Families, make a tasty treat with us around a campfire. Activities include […]
Make a festive birdseed wreath. Materials provided. Ages 14 & up.
Learn how simple it is to care for your skis. We’ll discuss […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Join us as we celebrate the beginning of winter with a large […]
Listen for owls as part of the annual Christmas Bird Count, led […]
Join us for an early morning stroll in search of owls followed […]
Join us to help restore the natural community structure of our woodlands, […]
Learn the basics of cross-country ski equipment and how to prepare for […]
Learn about wildlife in winter during a guided walk. The program begins […]
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals […]
Join us around the fire under a full moon for a discussion […]
Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds […]
Join us for a one-mile, easy-paced walk in beautiful Thatcher Woods. Led […]
Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Limited tickets available. […]
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.
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