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Free Holidays Mother's Day Nature

Mother’s Day Spring Nature Walk at Trailside Museum of Natural History

May 11 @ 10:30 am

Photo credit: iStock/Timonko

Location

Trailside Museum of Natural History

738 Thatcher Ave.

River Forest, IL 60305

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Description

Join Trailside Museum of Natural History for a casual walk and take in the sights, sounds and scent of spring. Registration required.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 10:30 a.m. May 11, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 708-366-6530

Website: https://fpdcc.com/event/mothers-day-spring-nature-walk/

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

Neighborhood: Western Suburbs

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