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Earth Day Free Nature

Celebrate Earth Day Activities at Trailside Museum of Natural History

April 26 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/dima_zel

Location

Trailside Museum of Natural History

738 Thatcher Ave.

River Forest, IL 60305

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Description

Celebrate Earth Day by making a bird feeder, picking up litter, enjoying a wildflower walk, creating recycled art and taking home a tree. This is a drop-in event.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 10 a.m.-noon April 26, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 708-366-6530

Website: https://fpdcc.com/event/celebrate-earth-day-activities/

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Tweens

Neighborhood: Western Suburbs

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