# Give Thanks to Nature — Preschool Nature Program at Ryerson Woods

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

- When: Wed, Nov 25 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Where: Edward L. Ryerson Education Center, 22196 North Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015
- Ages: Youth Ages 4 to 6
- Price: Ages 4-6: $5.00 resident / $7.00 nonresident; adults free
- Organizer: Lake County Forest Preserves
- Official page: https://www.lcfpd.org/calendar/give-thanks-to-nature-20261125/
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

A Thanksgiving-week nature outing for ages 4 to 6 to discover the gifts nature provides hidden in the forest preserve. Register both the adult and the child; adults are free.

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