Events Calendar
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Trailside Museum of Natural History
Stories in the Forest
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesPresented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to 5 years old with adult. Drop in.
Cicada-Palooza
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesLearn about periodical (17 year) cicadas! Insect discovery walks, live cicada viewing and more. Family program.
Celebrate Earth Day Activities
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesPlant a tree, make your own bird feeder, pick up litter, and more. Family program.
Solar Eclipse Viewing
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesLearn about a partial solar eclipse and view the eclipse through a special solar telescope and eclipse glasses (weather permitting).
Maple Tree Tapping Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesLearn the history of tapping and tap a maple tree. Taste fresh sap and maple syrup. Family program.
Zoo Adventure Passport: Conservation Science Adventures
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesExplore through play-based learning and discovery. In collaboration with Brookfield Zoo.
Amazing Winter Residents
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesBring the family on a walk on our scenic trails! We will discuss some of the amazing year-round residents of the Preserves.
Owls of Trailside
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesBring the family and meet one of our ambassador owls. Learn about the fascinating owls that call Trailside home.
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