Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters
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Saturday June 1 through June 30
Walk with Pride!
Join us this Pride Month for a self-guided interpretive walk to learn about LGBTQ2S+ people in conservation.
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Saturday June 1 3:00pm CDT
What’s On The Menu?
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
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Sunday June 2 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Summertime Stories
Join us for stories told by the Naperville Chinese Storytime group and enjoy nature-based art and activity afterwards. Supplies provided. Ages 3 & up w/adult.
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Sunday June 2 11:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Explore the Forest
Celebrate everything the Forest Preserves has to offer through animal encounters, arts & crafts, recreation, and much more at this special event!
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Sunday June 2 1:00pm CDT
Nests: Birds Baskets of Life
We’ll search for nests and nesting activity. Bring binoculars or borrow ours.nestnes
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Sunday June 2 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam
Make a simple musical instrument with us or bring your own and join the jam! All ages welcome to join or just listen.
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Sunday June 2 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Cicada Celebration
This year’s cicada emergence is a once-in-a-lifetime event! Join us for crafts, games and refreshments and learn what makes this summer so special. Drop-in program.
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Sunday June 2 3:00pm CDT
What’s On The Menu?
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
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Monday June 3 9:30am - 11:30am CDT
Let’s Play! Forest Exploration Day
Engage in creative, imaginative, and child-directed, outdoor free-play as a family. In partnership with The Alliance for Early Childhood and BackYard Nature Center.
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Tuesday June 4 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
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Tuesday June 4 10:00am CDT
Story Time in Polish
Program dla najmłodszych miłośników natury. Z pomocą znanych i lubianych wierszyków poznamy owady, ptaki i inne zwierzęta i poszukamy ich w lesie. Wstęp darmowy, rejestracja pod numerem.
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Tuesday June 4 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Live Healthy, Discover Nature
Celebrate all things Forest Preserves at Daley Plaza. We’ll be there with partners and information about all the exciting things happening in the preserves. The noontime performance will feature students from the William K New Sullivan School & Sor Juana Elementary in p......More
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Tuesday June 4 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Wildlife Connections
Stop by the visitor center to learn about animals from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.
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Wednesday June 5 9:00am CDT
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Wednesday June 5 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
Wellness Days at Whistler
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
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Wednesday June 5 10:00am CDT
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
A 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.
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Wednesday June 5 10:00am CDT
Storytime & Picnic
Listen to a nature-themed book read aloud by North Riverside Public Library, followed by an activity. Stay after for a picnic on your own.
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Wednesday June 5 10:00am CDT
I am a Scientist
Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, and make discoveries in the natural world. Ages 4-5 w/adult.
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Wednesday June 5 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Camping & Cooking 101
This 2-hour workshop covers camping and outdoor cooking basics. Camping and cooking gear provided. All ages.
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Thursday June 6 10:00am CDT
Crabtree Gyotaku
Join us for a brief presentation and create your own masterpiece using the traditional Japanese art form of printing fish. Ages 7 to 12 with adult.
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Thursday June 6 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Without Limits: Adventure for All
Enjoy climbing and kayaking in this program specially designed for individuals with a primary physical disability or visual impairment.
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Thursday June 6 7:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Night of the Frogs/ Noche de las Ranas
Join our bilingual night walk to hear seasonal frog calls and other nocturnal creatures. Spanish native speakers encouraged! Ages 16 & up. ¡Los invitamos a una caminata para eschuchar los cantos de las ranas y otras criaturas nocturnas de la temporada. Solo personas may......More
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Friday June 7 10:00am CDT
Senior Nature Collaging
Join local artist, Phyllis Frick, in making collages of plants, animals and landscapes. Ages 55 and up.