Events Calendar
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Nature Thursdays
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesConnect to nature through fun activities for adults and kids on the 3rd Thursday of each month. This event is led by the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists. Different theme/activities each month. Drop-in. April: “Signs of Spring” – Learn about the changes in nature that creates the growth and beauty of spring! May: “Birds”...
Spring has Sprung
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesLearn about nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
Earth Day Cleanup
Jerome Huppert Woods N Thatcher Ave, south of W Fullerton Ave, River Grove, United StatesCelebrate Earth Day by helping clean up litter in the Forest Preserves. Litter picks and supplies will be available to check out.
Earth Day Celebration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesCelebrate Earth’s biodiversity through stewardship, art and educational activities. Free plant giveaways. Drop-in.
Earth Day, Nature Play
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesPlay, plant, paint and pretend with family-fun activities.
Bone Appétit
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesLearn about feeding time with the museum's animals.
The Unburied Treasure Hunt
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesPick up a treasure map and decode the clues onsite.
What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.
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