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Trailside Museum of Natural History
738 Thatcher Ave.
River Forest, IL 60305
Join staff and volunteers for guided hikes, bird-banding demonstrations with Wildlife Biologists, an Insect Petting Zoo, a Tree Maze and Leaf ID activity, ecological restoration activities and more. Food trucks with food to purchase will be on hand, or pack your your own picnic and spend the day.
Event Cost: Free
Event times: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Neighborhood: Western Suburbs
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