Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Archery and Games
Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest, IL, United StatesAdults and families, enjoy trying archery and playing your favorite backyard games. Instruction, equipment and games provided.
Turtles
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesLearn about turtles through hands-on discovery.
Whatβs On The Menu?
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesJoin us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Maker Space for Nature Play
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesAll ages are welcome to create, paint and sculpt.
Whatβs On The Menu?
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesJoin us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesStop by the visitor center to learn about animals from the residents of Misericordia β Heart of Mercy.
Kidβs Nature Art Workshop
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesJoin Little Bits Workshop for creative fun as we observe nature, draw, paint, or sculpt. Instruction, materials provided. Ages 8 to 12.
Stories in the Forest
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesPresented with River Forest Public Library. Weβll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to 5 years old with adult. Drop in.
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