Events Calendar
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Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Story Time in Polish
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesProgram dla najmลodszych miลoลnikรณw natury. Z pomocฤ znanych i lubianych wierszykรณw poznamy owady, ptaki i inne zwierzฤta i poszukamy ich w lesie. Wstฤp darmowy, rejestracja pod numerem.
Animal Encounter
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesJoin our staff for a close-up look at one of our animals.
Fridays in the Field
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesUniversity of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 5 & Jul 12 โ Cicadas Jul 19 โ Amphibians & Reptiles Jul 26 โ Wildflowers Aug 2 โ Bats Aug 9 โ Squirrels Aug 16 โ Deer Aug 23 โ Beetles Aug 30 โ Fossils
Insects Behind the Icons: Parasitoids and Xenomorphs
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center 12545 W 111th St, Lemont, IL, United StatesParasitoids inspired one of horrorโs greatest icons, the xenomorph from the โAlienโ franchise. Learn how the ecology of these insects led to the iconic monster.
Fossil Fun
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesBecome an amateur paleontologist and learn how to discover fossils in your own backyard while learning about the past. Ages 6 & up.
Pond Dip Discovery
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesJoin us as we dip our nets in the water and scoop up our discoveries! Equipment provided. Ages 5 to 12 with adult.
Color Walk
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesNature is more than just green, join us on a 1.4-mile guided walk.
Stories in the Forest
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesPresented with River Forest Public Library. Weโll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to 5 years old with adult. Drop in.
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