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Discover the owls that live in our area year-round and the ones that might visit during the winter months. Investigate the amazing adaptations owls possess to hunt at night, play...
Drop in anytime between 9:30am-4pm to celebrate Dinovember! Take a trip back millions of years. Play with dinosaurs and create a thrilling Jurassic world with our colorful LEGO building blocks.
For thousands of years, the place now known as Chicago was a thriving center of Indigenous life. Potawatomi people lived on and took care of the land until they were...
Join us as we explore the heritage of the Calumet region with guided walks, regional activities and displays.
Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...
Enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and a simple craft on the weekend. No registration required. Crafts available while supplies last.
Get kids excited about science and nature! Meet Ranger the T-Rex outside the Library at 1:45 p.m. See dinosaur bones up close and get a glimpse of what it’s like...
Join other chess fans for a mini lesson and guided instruction to sharpen your skills, or just stop by for a match! Best for ages 7-17; children ages 11 and...
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor animal ambassadors. Available in both English and Spanish.
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