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Family Drop-In: Animals of Lake County at Edward L. Ryerson Welcome Center in Riverwoods

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1 to 3 p.m.

Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area & Welcome Center
21950 N. Riverwoods Road
Riverwoods, IL 60015
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Family Drop-In: Animals of Lake County at Edward L. Ryerson Welcome Center in Riverwoods

Discover what animals can be found in Lake County and feel scales, fur, and feathers of local wildlife. Meet some of our live education ambassador animals and learn about their unique adaptations.

FREE. Adult supervision required. Meet at the Ryerson Welcome Center. 

Email AskAnEducator@LCFPD.org with questions or to inquire about accommodations.

Free Admission

For more information, call 847.968.3320 ryersonwoods@LCFPD.org


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Mar. 25
Animal Ambassador Meet and Greet at Edward L. Ryerson Welcome Center in Riverwoods
Animal Ambassador Meet and Greet at Edward L. Ryerson Welcome Center in Riverwoods
3/25/26
Meet some of our live education ambassador animals and learn what makes the...
Mar. 26
Spring Break Syruping at Edward L. Ryerson Welcome Center
Spring Break Syruping at Edward L. Ryerson Welcome Center
3/26/26
Spending your spring break on a staycation? Join the Lake County Forest Pre...
Mar. 28
Family Drop-In: Maple Syrup at Edward L. Ryerson Welcome Center in Riverwoods
Family Drop-In: Maple Syrup at Edward L. Ryerson Welcome Center in Riverwoods
3/28/26
Come explore how trees work and the sweet science of making maple syrup at ...
Apr. 24
Animals of Lake County: Earth Week at Edward L. Ryerson Education Center in Riverwoods
Animals of Lake County: Earth Week at Edward L. Ryerson Education Center in Riverwoods
4/24/26
Learn about the animal groups of Lake County through a presentation and the...
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