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Maple Tree Tapping

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United States

Join us on a short hike as we discuss the history of tapping and tap a maple tree to taste some fresh sap as well as finished syrup. Family program.

Free

Spring Equinox Walk and Tale

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United States

REGISTRATION REQUIRED A folktale recited by a librarian from LaGrange Park Library will accompany this guided walk. Ages 7 & up.

Free

Open Music Jam

Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Bring your instrument and create music with your community. All instruments and music types are welcome.

Free

Living With Wildlife Drop-In

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United States

Drop by for a casual discussion to learn about wildlife you may find in your backyard or neighborhood, what brought them there, and what to do about it!

Free

Earth Day Cleanup

Miller Meadow - South 1st Avenue and Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park, IL, United States

Celebrate Earth Day by helping clean up litter in the Preserves. We’ll have litter pick up supplies for individuals or families to check-out.

Free

Earth Day

Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United States

Celebrate Earth Day with themed games, a self-guided litter cleanup and more.

Free

Earth Day Pop-Up Celebration

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United States

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Art activities, worm composting demonstrations, scavenger hunts and free plant giveaways.

Free

Family Pond Paddle

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United States

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Families, enjoy an evening out paddling. Instruction, equipment and kayaks provided.

Free

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