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SUMMARY:Autumn Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for naturalist-guided walks along our trails as the autumn color intensifies. For families.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/autumn-nature-walk-2/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Fall Color,Hiking & Walking
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SUMMARY:Weaving with Weeds: Cattail Mat
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of basketry/weaving techniques and create a small project with a common invasive plant – cattails. Ages 18 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/weaving-with-weeds-cattail-mat/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
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SUMMARY:Autumn Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for naturalist-guided walks along our trails as the autumn color intensifies. For families.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/autumn-nature-walk/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Fall Color,Hiking & Walking
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SUMMARY:Walk With a Steward
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a prairie/woodland nature walk with Master Naturalist and Site Steward Cathy Bloom. Ages 12 & up. Grove 2.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/walk-with-a-steward/
LOCATION:Schiller Woods-West
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Halloween Hoot and Howl
DESCRIPTION:Join our partners\, River Forest Park District and River Forest Public Library for slightly spooky family activities\, live music\, pumpkin painting and more. Free!
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/halloween-hoot-and-howl/
LOCATION:Keystone Park\, 430 Keystone Ave\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,Halloween,Music,Nature Play,Storytelling,Youth
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SUMMARY:Salsa Dance: Party for the Preserves
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a Salsa Dance Party. Enjoy live music\, dance lessons\, food and more. Programa ofrecido en Espanol y English.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/salsa-dance-party-for-the-preserves/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,History & Culture,Music
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SUMMARY:“Bone” Appétit (in Spanish & English)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at feeding time as we feed our outdoor Ambassador Animals.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bone-appetit-8/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Learn about fall bird migration patterns and look for local and migrant birds. Limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bird-walk-16/2025-09-20/
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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SUMMARY:Nature Thursdays 'Deer' Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Connect to nature through fun themed activities and crafts for adults and kids. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/nature-thursdays-deer-drop-in/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Nature Play,Youth
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SUMMARY:Fall Forest Floor Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join staff to discover what fungi\, animals and insects live on our forest floor.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fall-forest-floor-walk/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Fall Color,Hiking & Walking
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SUMMARY:Nature Book Club: “Bicycling with Butterflies”
DESCRIPTION:Join the lively discussion of Bicycling with Butterflies by Sara Dykman\, about tracing the migratory route of Monarch butterflies by bike.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/nature-book-club-bicycling-with-butterflies/
LOCATION:Forest Park Public Library\, 7555 Jackson Blvd\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bicycling,Central Cook County,Education,History & Culture,Storytelling
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