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River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook

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About River Trail Nature Center

River Trail Nature Center tells the story of plants, animals and natural landscapes formed by the Des Plaines River through free exhibits, walking trails and onsite nature educators. Visitors explore three walking trails totaling 1.7 miles on unpaved surfaces, or extend their walk on the Des Plaines River Trail System. The center offers all-ages weekly events including maple syrup demonstrations, owl encounters and guided hikes. Indoor and outdoor play areas let children climb and create. The facility includes a nature center building with exhibit rooms, accessible indoor bathrooms and parking. Birding is popular at this hotspot. The center is located in Northbrook, Illinois and welcomes hikers, walkers and cyclists. Service dogs are permitted.

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Hours: Mar - Oct: 8 am - 5 pm, Nov - Feb: 8 am - 4 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day

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What’s on at River Trail Nature Center

  • Small Serendipity: nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3-6 w/ adult. Free. Tue, November 24 at 10:00 am.
  • River Trail Nightlife: Owl Prowl: a guided walk on our trail to search for local owls. Ages 8 & up. Fri, November 20 at 5:00 pm. Free, registration required.
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  • Nature Detective: what happened here?! Learn how to look for clues to figure out nature’s mysteries. Sun, November 15 at 1:30 pm. Free.
  • Nocturnal Hunters: Owls: learn what makes owls unique and fascinating. Sun, November 22 at 1:30 pm. Free.
  • Cicada Pinning Class: Sun, registration required.
  • River Trail Workday: Seeds and Stewardship: learn how to collect native seeds and disperse them for restoration. Ages 8 & up; under 15 w/ adult. Sat, November 14 at 10:00 am. Free, registration required.

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Before you go

Outside food
Picnicking is not permitted on Nature Center grounds; an adjacent picnic grove can be opened for pre-registered groups on weekdays. Food or drink is not permitted in Nature Center buildings. With the exception of water or sports bottles, food and drink are not permitted on Nature Center trails.
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What’s there

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Rides and attractions
River Trail Nature Center has free exhibits, walking trails, and indoor and outdoor play areas where kids can climb and create

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Rules and safety

House rules
Bicycles are only allowed in Nature Center parking lots, or at provided bike racks. Trails are for hiking only. Cross-country skiing is not permitted on Nature Center trails. Collecting of any kind is prohibited, as is the use of metal detectors Please do not feed the wildlife.

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