Events Calendar
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Children’s Story Time
Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest, IL, United StatesListen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud, followed by a themed activity. Program held indoors at Thatcher Woods Pavilion.
Black History Month Story Trails
Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesFollow a self-guided story featuring a prominent African American figure.
Winter Pop-Up Fun
Swallow Cliff Woods North 10267 Calumet Sag Rd, Palos Hills, IL, United StatesCome check out a pair of our snowshoes (weather dependent), help with litter pickup, warm up by a fire, play in the snow! Drop in.
Resting Reptiles
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesSelf-guided 0.5-mile walk on winter survival techniques of reptiles.
Animal Encounter
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesJoin our staff for an up-close look at one of our ambassador animals.
Resting Reptiles
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesSelf-guided 0.5-mile walk on winter survival techniques of reptiles.
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesNature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Resting Reptiles
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesSelf-guided 0.5-mile walk on winter survival techniques of reptiles.
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