Trailside Museum of Natural History
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“Bone” Appetit
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us at feeding time as we give our outdoor Ambassador Animals their dinner.
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Restoration Workday
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Help us restore habitat and control invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up; ages 12-17 w/ adult.
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Bird Painting Workshop Step-by-Step: Red-winged Blackbird
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Sketch and paint using acrylic paints. For all skill levels. Materials provided. $5/person. Ages 13 & up.
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Spring Wildflower Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Walk as we learn about spring ephemeral wildflowers and the insects that depend on them. Ages 18 & up.
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Forest Therapy Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a mindful and mediative guided nature walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
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Sacred Wanderings
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Connect with nature and surround yourself with the energy of the natural world. Led by Unity Temple of Oak Park. For information, contact [email protected].
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Spring Festival
FeaturedThatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy interactive programs, kids’ tree climb, guided wildflower walks, kid’s nature crafts, gardening info and much more!
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Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Join other seniors for a gentle, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
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World Migratory Bird Day: The Big Sit
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Identify and count wild birds in a relaxing way. Learn how to use eBird or iNaturalist to record sightings. Binoculars available for loan. Drop in.
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Mother’s Day Spring Nature Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a casual walk and take in the sights, sounds and scents of spring. Family program.
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“Bone” Appetit
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us at feeding time as we give our outdoor Ambassador Animals their dinner.
Free -
Restoration Workday
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Help us restore habitat and control invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up; ages 12-17 w/ adult.
Free • Registration Required -
Forest Therapy Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a mindful and mediative guided nature walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
Free • Registration Required -
Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Join other seniors for a gentle, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
Free • Registration Required -
Thursdays in Nature: Birds
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Connect to nature through fun-themed activities and crafts for adults and kids. Drop in.
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Flippin’ Logs, Lookin’ for Frogs (& Bugs!)
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Discover who lives under logs in the woods. Worms and bugs abound! Family program.
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Trailside through Time
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Walk our scenic trails and discuss how Trailside Museum has changed since the 1870s. Ages 18 & up.
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Pride in the Preserves: Flag Raising & Celebration
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a celebratory flag-raising, honoring the start of a month dedicated to inclusion, visibility, and community. The raised flags connect to a special […]
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Pride in the Preserves: Flags & Exhibit
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305This “raised flags” exhibit highlights the contributions of LGBTQ2S+ conservation leaders whose work has shaped and inspired the conservation movement.
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Senior Fitness Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Join other seniors for a gentle, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
Free • Registration Required -
Senior Nature Collaging
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join local artist Phyllis Frick in making collages of plants, animals and landscapes. Ages 55 & up.
Free • Registration Required -
Sacred Wanderings
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Connect with nature and surround yourself with the energy of the natural world. Led by Unity Temple of Oak Park. For information, contact [email protected].
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Forest Therapy Walk
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a mindful and mediative guided nature walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
Free • Registration Required -
Story Time in Polish
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Program dla najmłodszych miłośników natury. Z pomocą znanych i lubianych wierszyków poznamy owady, ptaki i inne zwierzęta i poszukamy ich w lesie.
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