June 2008 Nature Programs

Trailside Museum of Natural History

738 Thatcher Ave., River Forest, IL  60305

708-366-6530

Tree Walk and Talk: Join us for an enjoyable stroll through the magnificent woodlands of Thatcher Woods. We’ll learn how to identify some trees by leaf, bark and habitat, and discuss their importance to humans and wildlife. Adult program; free. Please register at 708-366-6530. Sunday, June 1, 1:00 p.m.

Nature Story Time: Nature-inspired stories, crafts and activities for ages 3 – 5 with an adult. $1.00 per child. Thursdays, June 5^th and 19^th; at10:30 a.m.

Going Buggy!: Children grades K – 2nd are invited to see the world through insect eyes, eat like a bug, make crazy bug sounds, and go hunting for live bugs on an insect safari! $1.00 per child. Call 708-366-6530 to register. Sunday, June 8^th, 1:00 p.m.

Parent/Child Fishing: Fishing is fun! Join us for a class on the fishing basics – baiting hooks, casting, and then do some fishing! All fishing equipment provided, or bring your own. Please call 708-366-6530 to register for the morning or afternoon session.
Sat, June 14, at 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Summer Rangers Camp: Three fun mornings of outdoor and indoor nature activities, explorations and crafts for children ages 9 – 12. $10.00 per child; advanced registration and fee payment required. Mon.-Weds.
June 16^th -18^th, 9:30 to noon.

Morning Fitness Hike: Enjoy a brisk Naturalist-led hike
on the first day of summer on the scenic trails surrounding Trailside Museum. For adults; free. Saturday, June 21,
9:00 a.m.

Feeding Time at Trailside: Enjoy seeing and learning about Trailside’s resident outdoor animals such as a turkey vulture, hawk, coyote and fox as we give these critters their dinner! Free! Sunday, June 29^th, 2:30 p.m.