Sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre.
Casting On The Pier is back! Join us starting June 5 from 11am until 1pm, weather permitting. The team of skilled and friendly volunteers will be outside on the pier to teach both spin and fly casting every Wednesday this summer and fall through August 28. Participation is on a first come, first serve basis...
Come meet and interact with a variety of live animals. Don't forget your camera!
Northern Illinois Raptor will bring a Red-tailed hawk, Peregrine falcon, American Kestrel, Great horned Owl, Barred Owl and 2 Eastern Screech owls. We will learn about raptors and their Illinois habitat.
For families. Drop by the Kids' Library and learn how Matt, our EPL fish caretaker, takes care of our fish and see him demonstrate what he does to keep our fish healthy. No registration required.
Hang out with Steve the Sloth and learn about some of the most unique creatures from around the world with the Flying Fox Conservation Fund. Limited to 150 participants. Please pick up a numbered entry ticket the day of the event at the Children's Services Desk. Tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the...
Take in this live, up-close, interactive presentation about several species of amphibians and reptiles from around the globe. For children of all ages and their caregivers.
Learn about turtles through hands-on discovery.
Join us at Brookfield Zoo Chicago for nature-themed stories, singing, and an interactive zoo activity. Note that registration on the Brookfield Zoo website through the provided QR code is strongly recommended, but not required, to attend. North Riverside Public Library will have a limited amount of admission tickets at the library for this program. Please...
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