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Canceled Silver Creek Prairie Walk

Silver Creek Family Picnic Area • Melrose Park, IL 60160

Learn about restoration efforts, goals, and ways you can get involved. Ages 12 & up.

Free

Bone Appetit

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor animal ambassadors.

Free
Event Series Bird Walk

Fall Bird Walks

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Join us on a guided bird walk to see both resident and migratory birds, led by John Elliott of the […]

Free

Accessible Autumnal Equinox Walk

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Join us for a talk about the equinox on a short, guided nature walk on a paved trail. ADA Accessible.

Free

Autumn Nature Walks

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Join us for a guided walk as the autumn color intensifies. Family program.

Free

Event Series Bird Walk

Fall Bird Walks

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Join us on a guided bird walk to see both resident and migratory birds, led by John Elliott of the […]

Free

Forest Therapy

Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. Ages 16 & up. Register: thatforestfeeling.com/register

Free

Seed Collecting

Wolf Road Prairie • Cook County, IL 60154 (near Westchester)

Collect prairie seed while learning about the significance and history of Wolf Road Prairie. Ages 12 & up.

Free

Autumn Nature Walks

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Join us for a guided walk as the autumn color intensifies. Family program.

Free

Kolory Jesieni /Fall Color Walk, In Polish

Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

Z okazji miesiąca pamięci dziedzictwa Polsko-Amerykańskiego zapraszamy na spacer z przewodnikiem po Thatcher Woods. Join us for a guided walk […]

Free

Intro to Orienteering

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Learn the basics of finding your way with maps and baseplate compasses. Ages 8 & up.

Free

Bone Appetit

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor animal ambassadors.

Free

Nature Story Trail

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Walk a short trail while reading “Thanks to the Animals” by Allen Sockabasin of the Passamaquoddy Nation. Afterwards, stop in […]

Free

Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam

Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305

Join the jam or just listen! Make a simple musical instrument from repurposed invasive plants or bring your own instrument. […]

Free
Event Series Bird Walk

Fall Bird Walks

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Join us on a guided bird walk to see both resident and migratory birds, led by John Elliott of the […]

Free

Lunch with the Raptors

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Learn about Trailside’s outdoor birds of prey as they enjoy their lunch! Family program.

Free

Bone Appetit

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor animal ambassadors.

Free

Annual Turkey Trot Walk

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Walk off that extra helping of turkey and stuffing on this annual post-holiday walk.

Free

Feed the Birds

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Learn about the best bird foods, feeders, and landscape elements to benefit our resident winter birds. You will even make […]

Free