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Spring has Sprung at River Trail Nature Center

April 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

River Trail Nature Center

3120 Milwaukee Ave.

Northbrook, IL 60062

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Description

Families can come out to the River Trail Nature Center to discover something new in nature with the University of Illinois Extension Volunteers. For all ages.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 10 a.m.-noon April 18, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 847-824-8360

Website: https://fpdcc.com/event/spring-has-sprung/2025-04-18/

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

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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