# Cicada Pinning Class at River Trail Nature Center

> Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sun, Nov 29 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Where: River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062
- Ages: Ages 14 & up
- Price: Cost: $5/person
- Organizer: Forest Preserves of Cook County with The Insect Asylum
- Official page: https://fpdcc.com/
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

A hands-on entomology class at the Forest Preserves of Cook County's River Trail Nature Center in Northbrook, presented with The Insect Asylum. Students learn what entomology is and why it matters, then work through how insect collections are made by preparing their own real cicada specimens for display with pins. The class runs two hours on the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend and is open to ages 14 and up. Space is limited and the cost is $5 per person. River Trail Nature Center's number for questions is 847-824-8360.

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