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SUMMARY:Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:There are many things you can do to celebrate our planet Earth. Help us pick up litter\, make a bird feeder\, take home a tree to plant\, pick up litter\, enjoy a wildflower walk\, and create recycled material art with us. Drop-in program for kids and families; great for Scout troops and students seeking Service Hours!
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/celebrate-earth-day-activities-3/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Birding,Central Cook County,Education,Gardening,Hiking & Walking,Sustainability,Volunteer,Youth
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SUMMARY:Nature Book Club: “The Great River” by Boyce Upholt
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively book discussion. In partnership with the Forest Park Public Library.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/nature-book-club-the-great-river-by-boyce-upholt/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,History & Culture,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Thursdays in Nature: Signs of Spring
DESCRIPTION:Connect to nature through fun-themed activities and crafts for adults and kids. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/thursdays-in-nature-signs-of-spring/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,Nature Play,Youth
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SUMMARY:Senior Fitness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join other seniors for a gentle\, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen\, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/senior-fitness/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Senior,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T130000
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam
DESCRIPTION:Build a simple instrument with us or bring your own guitar\, fiddle\, etc. All are welcome to play or listen.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bluegrass-jam-2/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,History & Culture,Music,Nature Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T080127Z
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SUMMARY:Weaving with Weeds: Spindle Wall Hanging
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of basketry/weaving techniques and create a small wall hanging with invasive plants. Ages 16 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/weaving-with-weeds-spindle-wall-hanging/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,History & Culture,Youth
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SUMMARY:Morning Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Learn about spring bird migration patterns and look for local and migrant birds. Limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels of birding skills welcome!
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/morning-bird-walk-3/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T100000
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SUMMARY:Bird Painting Workshop Step-by-Step: Red-winged Blackbird
DESCRIPTION:Sketch and paint using acrylic paints. For all skill levels. Materials provided. $5/person. Ages 13 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bird-painting-workshop-step-by-step-red-winged-blackbird/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Birding,Central Cook County,Education,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T083000
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SUMMARY:Sacred Wanderings
DESCRIPTION:Connect with nature and surround yourself with the energy of the natural world. Led by Unity Temple of Oak Park. For information\, contact mindful@unitytemple.org.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/sacred-wanderings/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Hiking & Walking,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T090000
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SUMMARY:Senior Fitness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join other seniors for a gentle\, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen\, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/senior-fitness/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Senior,Wellness in the Woods
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SUMMARY:Story Trail: “It’s Spring” by Linda Glaser
DESCRIPTION:Walk a short trail while reading the story before picking up a take-home craft and activity. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/story-trail-its-spring-by-linda-glaser/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Hiking & Walking,Storytelling,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T133000
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SUMMARY:Space Celebration: Storytime and Craft
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an out-of-this-world story-time and outer-space craft during spring break. Ages 2-7 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/space-celebration-storytime-and-craft-2/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Nature Play,Storytelling,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T133000
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SUMMARY:Worst Case Scenario Hike
DESCRIPTION:Learn hiking safety and simple first aid on a walk that puts you into “worst case scenarios”! Ages 13 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/worst-case-scenario-hike-2/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking,Youth
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SUMMARY:Woodcock Walk
DESCRIPTION:Witness the amazing spring courtship flight of the male woodcock bird\, at Wolf Road Prairie. Led by John Elliott\, Chicago Bird Alliance.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/woodcock-walk-2/
LOCATION:Wolf Road Prairie\, IL
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Birding,Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T170000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Artists: Near West Sketchers Art Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 by Near West Sketchers artists. Light refreshments will be served. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/meet-the-artists-near-west-sketchers-art-opening/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T150000
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SUMMARY:“Bone” Appetit
DESCRIPTION:Join us at feeding time as we give our outdoor Ambassador Animals their dinner.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bone-appetit-9/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Central Cook County,Education
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SUMMARY:Morning Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Learn about spring bird migration patterns and look for local and migrant birds. Limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels of birding skills welcome!
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/morning-bird-walk-2/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T090000
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SUMMARY:Senior Fitness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join other seniors for a gentle\, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen\, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/senior-fitness/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Senior,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T120000
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SUMMARY:Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Help us restore habitat and control invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up; ages 12-17 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/restoration-workday-28/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T133000
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SUMMARY:Animal Enrichment Studio
DESCRIPTION:Learn about animal behavior and craft enrichment items for our ambassador animals! Ages 10 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/animal-enrichment-studio-6/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,Youth
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SUMMARY:Maple Tree Tapping
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a short walk and watch a maple tree tapping demonstration.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/maple-tree-tapping-4/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking,Maple Syrup
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SUMMARY:Maple Tree Tapping
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a short walk and watch a maple tree tapping demonstration.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/maple-tree-tapping-3/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking,Maple Syrup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T083000
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SUMMARY:Sacred Wanderings
DESCRIPTION:Connect with nature and surround yourself with the energy of the natural world. Led by Unity Temple of Oak Park. For information\, contact mindful@unitytemple.org.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/sacred-wanderings/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Hiking & Walking,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T090000
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SUMMARY:Senior Fitness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join other seniors for a gentle\, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen\, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/senior-fitness/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Senior,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T150856Z
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SUMMARY:Spectacular Snakes
DESCRIPTION:Meet our ambassador snakes and learn what makes our slithery friends so super. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/spectacular-snakes/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Central Cook County,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T205743Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T205743Z
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SUMMARY:“Bone” Appetit
DESCRIPTION:Join us at feeding time as we give our outdoor Ambassador Animals their dinner.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bone-appetit-9/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Central Cook County,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T080000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T175503Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join a casual bird walk to observe our resident birds and their behavior.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/winter-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T190000
DTSTAMP:20251115T030426Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T030426Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Book Club: “The Comfort of Crows” by Margaret Renkl
DESCRIPTION:Discuss this popular book that traces the passing of seasons. Presented with Forest Park Public Library.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/nature-book-club-the-comfort-of-crows-by-margaret-renkl/
LOCATION:Forest Park Public Library\, 7555 Jackson Blvd\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Central Cook County,Education,History & Culture,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T202227Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Fitness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join other seniors for a gentle\, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen\, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/senior-fitness/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Senior,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T120000
DTSTAMP:20251115T224344Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T224344Z
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SUMMARY:Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Help us remove invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up. Ages 12-17 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/restoration-workday-19/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,Volunteer
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