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Trailside Museum of Natural History

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My son playing outside the museum in the play area for kids
Red-bellied Woodpecker at suet feeder
Red-bellied Woodpecker at suet feeder
738 Thatcher Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
+1 (708) 366-6530
http://www.fpdcc.com

Located in River Forest, IL, the Trailside Museum of Natural History offers a unique educational experience focused on indigenous plants and wildlife. Visitors can explore displays featuring living fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals native to the area, such as the red fox, red-tailed hawk, and coyote.

The museum provides engaging programs for all ages, including crafts, nature walks, and volunteer opportunities, with some activities requiring advance registration. Naturalists also offer audio/visual programs for schools, churches, and other groups during the winter months.

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Aesha E.
8/15/2022

The Trailside Museum of Natural History is one of the museums of the Forest Preserve Cook County system. This nature museum is fanciest of them all, as it was once a mansion. It's also in a nice...

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Nicole M.
7/24/2022

This place is as charming on the inside as it is outside. It's small for a museum, but we easily spent about an hour and a half there with two young kiddos. The inside has some nature-inspired...

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Kathleen C.
4/22/2022

Love Trailside! This is such a great little spot - walking trails in the woods and a cute little walkway to see a few owls and a fox outside as well. In the winter, you can cross country ski on...

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Siobhan D.
2/28/2021

The pandemic, and winter, have certainly limited the experience, but I still think it's worth a visit. Perhaps wait until spring though. In the meantime, plan for a hike along the trails of...

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George C.
12/18/2022

The cages outside are deceptive. Unless a wounded eagle happens to fall into your backyard they aren't very helpful. We were rendering aid to an injured squirrel in our backyard about a half a...

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