Canceled Silver Creek Prairie Walk
Silver Creek Family Picnic Area • Melrose Park, IL 60160Learn about restoration efforts, goals, and ways you can get involved. Ages 12 & up.
Learn about restoration efforts, goals, and ways you can get involved. Ages 12 & up.
Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor animal ambassadors.
Drop in at Trailside on the 3rd Thursday of each month to connect to nature through fun themed activities for […]
Join us on a guided bird walk to see both resident and migratory birds, led by John Elliott of the […]
Enjoy a mindful and meditative guided nature walk in Thatcher Woods, led by Roberta Jannsen, Univ. of IL Extension volunteer, […]
Join us for a talk about the equinox on a short, guided nature walk on a paved trail. ADA Accessible.
Join us for a guided walk as the autumn color intensifies. Family program.
Join us on a guided bird walk to see both resident and migratory birds, led by John Elliott of the […]
Enjoy a mindful and meditative guided nature walk in Thatcher Woods, led by Roberta Jannsen, Univ. of IL Extension volunteer, […]
Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. Ages 16 & up. Register: thatforestfeeling.com/register
Collect prairie seed while learning about the significance and history of Wolf Road Prairie. Ages 12 & up.
Join us for a guided walk as the autumn color intensifies. Family program.
For beginners and intermediate artists. All materials provided. $5/person. Ages 18 & up.
Drop in at Trailside on the 3rd Thursday of each month to connect to nature through fun themed activities for […]
Discuss this timely and important book by Doug Tallamy. Register: www.fppl.org/
Z okazji miesiąca pamięci dziedzictwa Polsko-Amerykańskiego zapraszamy na spacer z przewodnikiem po Thatcher Woods. Join us for a guided walk […]
Enjoy a mindful and meditative guided nature walk in Thatcher Woods, led by Roberta Jannsen, Univ. of IL Extension volunteer, […]
Learn the basics of finding your way with maps and baseplate compasses. Ages 8 & up.
Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor animal ambassadors.
Walk a short trail while reading “Thanks to the Animals” by Allen Sockabasin of the Passamaquoddy Nation. Afterwards, stop in […]
Enjoy a mindful and meditative guided nature walk in Thatcher Woods, led by Roberta Jannsen, Univ. of IL Extension volunteer, […]
Join the jam or just listen! Make a simple musical instrument from repurposed invasive plants or bring your own instrument. […]
Join us on a guided bird walk to see both resident and migratory birds, led by John Elliott of the […]
Learn about Trailside’s outdoor birds of prey as they enjoy their lunch! Family program.
Enjoy a mindful and meditative guided nature walk in Thatcher Woods, led by Roberta Jannsen, Univ. of IL Extension volunteer, […]
Help protect our natural areas by collecting seeds or removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Register: bit.ly/3z6U2aZ
Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor animal ambassadors.
Walk off that extra helping of turkey and stuffing on this annual post-holiday walk.
Learn about the best bird foods, feeders, and landscape elements to benefit our resident winter birds. You will even make […]
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