Trailside Museum of Natural History
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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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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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Maple Tree Tapping
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a short walk and watch a maple tree tapping demonstration.
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Maple Tree Tapping
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Enjoy a short walk and watch a maple tree tapping demonstration.
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Animal Enrichment Studio
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about animal behavior and craft enrichment items for our ambassador animals! Ages 10 & up.
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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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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 -
Morning Bird Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about spring bird migration patterns and look for local and migrant birds. Limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels […]
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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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Meet the Artists: Near West Sketchers Art Opening
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a Meet the Artists evening event as we reveal the newest exhibit in Trailside's Classroom Gallery, featuring an anthology of nature-themed work […]
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Woodcock Walk
Wolf Road Prairie • Cook County, IL 60154 (near Westchester)Witness the amazing spring courtship flight of the male woodcock bird, at Wolf Road Prairie. Led by John Elliott, Chicago Bird Alliance.
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Worst Case Scenario Hike
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn hiking safety and simple first aid on a walk that puts you into “worst case scenarios”! Ages 13 & up.
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Space Celebration: Storytime and Craft
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for an out-of-this-world story-time and outer-space craft during spring break. Ages 2-7 w/ adult.
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Story Trail: “It’s Spring” by Linda Glaser
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Walk a short trail while reading the story before picking up a take-home craft and activity. Drop in.
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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 -
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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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.
$5 • Registration Required -
Morning Bird Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about spring bird migration patterns and look for local and migrant birds. Limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels […]
Free • Registration Required -
Weaving with Weeds: Spindle Wall Hanging
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Learn about the history of basketry/weaving techniques and create a small wall hanging with invasive plants. Ages 16 & up.
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Bluegrass Jam
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Build a simple instrument with us or bring your own guitar, fiddle, etc. All are welcome to play or listen.
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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 -
Thursdays in Nature: Signs of Spring
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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Nature Book Club: “The Great River” by Boyce Upholt
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a lively book discussion. In partnership with the Forest Park Public Library.
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Earth Day
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305There are many things you can do to celebrate our planet Earth. Help us pick up litter, make a bird feeder, take home a tree […]
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