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Homemade Bird Feeders

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

Build a simple bird feeder and learn who is attracted to which seeds.

Free

Winter Secrets Hike

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

Winter can appear barren of wildlife, but much is happening above, within, and beneath snow. Join us for a walk to see what’s happening! Family program.

Free

Tots Trivia Walk

Bemis Woods Wolf Rd & 31st St, Westchester, IL, United States

In celebration of National Trivia Day, kids and families can walk a short, looped trail while answering animal trivia questions. Prize awarded after completing the trail. Grove 7.

Free

Pinecone Suet Feeders

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

Learn about birds that call Cook County home during winter and leave with a feeder. Ages 6 & up. (Programa ofrecido en EspaΓ±ol.)

Free

Winter Reptiles and Amphibians

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

Check out our resident indoor herptiles, then go on a short walk to see where their wild cousins are spending winter outside! Family program.

Free

Cold Weather Crafting

Swallow Cliff Woods North 10267 Calumet Sag Rd, Palos Hills, IL, United States

Enjoy a cozy winter morning inside listening to the crackle of a fire while creating nature-themed art.

MLK Service Day Celebration

Rolling Knolls 11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin, IL, United States

Partake in restoration, celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., and warm up with hot beverages. Restoration for ages 10 & up. For group registration, please call 773-758-8899.

Free

Signs of the Animals Walk

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

Let’s look for signs of animals! A treat will be provided. Ages 6-10.

Free

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