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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 […]

Free • Registration Required

Feed the Birds

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Learn about the best bird foods, feeders, and landscape elements to benefit […]

Free • Registration Required

Winter is Coming Walk

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Join us for a walk as we discuss what is happening in […]

Free • Registration Required

Story Trail: “Animals in Winter”

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Read a children’s story along a short trail. Afterwards, get an activity […]

Free

DIY Holiday Bird Feeder Wreath

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Make a festive birdseed wreath. Materials provided. Ages 14 & up.

Free • Registration Required

Dawn Owl Prowl

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Listen for owls as part of the annual Christmas Bird Count, led […]

Free • Registration Required

Animal Homes Hike

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Take a guided hike to discover where our local animals will spend […]

Free • Registration Required

Winter Secrets Hike

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

The winter can appear barren of wildlife, but surprisingly so much is […]

Free • Registration Required

New Year’s Resolution Walk

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Fulfill your resolution of being more active by taking a brisk guided […]

Free • Registration Required

Story Trail: “Animals in Winter”

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Read a children’s story along a short trail. Afterwards, get an activity […]

Free

Bird and Bagel Bird Walk

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

We’ll observe bird feeder action while noshing on bagels and coffee inside […]

Free • Registration Required

Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam

Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305

Make a simple instrument, or bring your own guitar, fiddle, etc. and […]

Free

Owls of Trailside

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Learn about the fascinating owls that call Trailside home and meet an […]

Free • Registration Required

Winter Bird Walk

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Join us for a casual bird walk to observe our resident birds […]

Free • Registration Required

Go Native & Get Wild

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Get your questions ready for the Conservation@Home Zoom presentation! Learn about the […]

Free • Registration Required