Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesA special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to 6 with adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a first come, first served basis starting at 9:30 am.
Open Nature Play Day
Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesBring your little one for open nature play time and help your children connect with nature. Enjoy stories, art, and exploration.
Stars Stories and Smores
Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for s’mores by the fire, storytelling, astronomy and more.
Lunch with the Raptors
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesLearn about Trailside’s outdoor birds of prey as they enjoy their lunch! Family program.
What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesJoin us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Sugar Shack Time Machine
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesTravel through time as we open our sugar shack and learn about the history of maple syrup. Register by 11/7.
What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, 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 reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.
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