Trailside Museum of Natural History Events

  • Twilight Creations: Open Art Space

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Musicians, poets and visual artists find inspiration during the twilight hours indoors or outdoors.

    Free
  • Nature Weaving Workshop for Seniors

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join local artist Phyllis Frick in exploring weaving with natural vegetation, seeds and more. Materials provided.

    Free • Registration Required
  • “Bone” Appetit

    “Bone” Appétit
    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join us at feeding time as we give our outdoor Ambassador Animals their dinner.

    Free
  • Senior Fitness Walk

    Senior Fitness Walk
    Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305

    Moderately paced, 1-mile fitness walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteer. Ages 55 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Twilight Creations: Open Art Space

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Musicians, poets and visual artists find inspiration during the twilight hours indoors or outdoors.

    Free
  • Ambassador Animal Species Spotlight

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Meet one of our reptiles or amphibians and learn about their wild counterparts. Drop-in.

    Free
  • Forest Therapy Walk

    Forest Therapy
    Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305

    Enjoy a mindful meditation and guided forest therapy walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteers.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Bird Walk

    Bird Walk
    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join a naturalist as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. Led by John Elliot from […]

    Free
  • Canceled Trailside Fall Jam

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Make a simple musical instrument or bring your own and join the jam! All are welcome to join or listen.

    Free
  • Senior Fitness Walk

    Senior Fitness Walk
    Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305

    Moderately paced, 1-mile fitness walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteer. Ages 55 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • “Bone” Appetit

    “Bone” Appétit
    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s ambassador animals.

    Free
  • Restoration Workday

    Restoration Workdays at Trailside
    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Restore habitat and control invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up. Ages 15 & under w/ adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Sukkah Building

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join community members to decorate a miniature sukkah from natural materials. All ages are welcome!

    Free
  • Harvest Moon Evening Walk

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Celebrate the September harvest moon with a peaceful walk through the woods as twilight descends. Ages 18 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Bird Walk

    Bird Walk
    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join a naturalist as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. Led by John Elliot from […]

    Free
  • Animal Enrichment Studio

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Learn about animal behavior while crafting enrichment items ambassador animals! Ages 10 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Forest Therapy Walk

    Forest Therapy
    Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305

    Enjoy a mindful meditation and guided forest therapy walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteers.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Senior Fitness Walk

    Senior Fitness Walk
    Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305

    Moderately paced, 1-mile fitness walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteer. Ages 55 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • “Bone” Appetit

    “Bone” Appétit
    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s ambassador animals.

    Free