Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)
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Native American Fall Equinox
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305A celebration focused on traditional foods and the harvest season. Presented by the American Indian Center of Chicago.
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Walk & Talk
Wolf Road Prairie • Cook County, IL 60154 (near Westchester)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be […]
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Salsa Dance: Party for the Preserves
FeaturedThatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a Salsa Dance Party. Enjoy live music, dance lessons, food and more. Programa ofrecido en Espanol y English.
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Terrarium Building Workshop
Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171Learn how to build your own plant terrarium. Take home your own green ecosystem and watch it grow. Supplies and instruction provided. Ages 10 and […]
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72nd Annual Powwow
Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634Celebrate Native American culture and enjoy traditional Powwow, food and more. Presented with American Indian Center of Chicago. General admission tickets: $10 Children 5 & […]
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Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Listen to a nature-themed children’s book, followed by an activity.
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Printmaking Workshop
Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171Learn how to carve your own linoleum block stamp. All materials provided. Ages 12 & up.
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Spooky Stories & S ’mores
FeaturedThatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Trick-or-treat through different Halloween-themed activity stations. Paint a pumpkin, make s’mores, and listen to Indigenous spooky children’s stories. Costumes encouraged!
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Fall Ceramics
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Create a leaf impression bowl out of clay and learn why leaves change colors. Ages 13 & up.
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Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Listen to a nature-themed children’s book, followed by an activity. (Story provided orally & in ASL.)
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Eco-Print Workshop
Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171Create an eco-print with fall leaves and make your own plant press around an outdoor fire.
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Conservation@Home: Seed Swap
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Bring some seeds and/or take some seeds home at this free swap. Experts will be available for advice.
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Restoration Workday
Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171Help restore our natural habitat and hone your plant ID skills. Supplies and refreshments provided. Ages 13 & up.
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Restoration Workday
Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171Help restore natural habitat and hone your plant identification skills. Supplies & refreshments provided. Ages 13 & up. Age 13-17 w/ adult.
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Hibernation Day
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Learn about how animals survive winter through activities and den building. Drop in. Grove 7.
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Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Join us inside the pavilion and listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud, followed by an activity.
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Natural Garland Workshop
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Create your own natural garland around a campfire. Supplies provided. Drop in.
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Winter Solstice Day
FeaturedThatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Celebrate the winter solstice by participating in fun activities, both inside and out, including an outdoor bonfire. Drop in. Schedule: Paper Snowflake Making Workshop: 10 […]
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Animal Tracking Mystery
Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)Learn the basics of animal tracking, then use your detective skills to solve a forest mystery.
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ASL Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud and signed, followed by an activity. Program held indoors.
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Walk & Talk: Evening Owl Prowl
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be […]
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Winter Waterland
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about the water cycle and freshwater ecology through water quality testing and activities. Drop in.
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Forest Meditation Walk (ADA Accessible)
Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)A slower paced, wheelchair-friendly stroll with stops along the way to clear our minds and focus on our senses. 1.5 miles.
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