Events Calendar
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Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Winter Exploration Day
Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesGet outside and enjoy winter. Great opportunity for the whole family to experience snowshoeing (weather permitting), hikes, art making, campfires and more!
Family Winter Scavenger Hunt and Campfire
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesEnjoy a winter afternoon on a self-guided hunt for signs of animals and plant life on your Scavenger Hunt List, followed by snacks and relaxing around a campfire. Family program.
Winter Walk
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesLearn about wildlife in winter during a guided walk. The program begins at 1 pm if snow depth exceeds 4”. Registration required to reserve snowshoes.
Winter Mammals Drop-In
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesJoin us to learn about the mammals of Cook County by examining our skins and skulls collection.
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesNature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
I am a Scientist
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesIgnite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, and make discoveries in the natural world. Ages 4-5 w/adult.
Wee Wonders
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United StatesLearn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Dec 11: Hibernation Jan 8: Snowflakes Feb 12: Animal Tracks
Tiny Tot Adventures
Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for an adventure in nature through movement, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult.
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