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Name: Woodworking with Invasives
Start: 2024-11-09T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-09T15:00:00-06:00
Location: Swallow Cliff Woods-North

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Woodworking with Invasives

Sat, November 9, 2024 • 1:00 pm

Free

« Seeds and Stewardship
Walk and Talk: History of the Preserves »

Build your own walking stick using buckthorn, an invasive species. Ages 12 & up.

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Date:: Sat, November 9, 2024
Time:: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost:: Free
Event Categories:: Arts and Crafts, Education, Southwest Cook County

Venue

Swallow Cliff Woods-North

Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83, west of La Grange Rd/96th Ave

Cook County, IL 60464 (view web map)

(near Palos Park)

Organizer

: Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)
Phone: 312-533-5751
Email: experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov

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Nearly all Forest Preserves events are free; some require registration and/or a low fee. Residents may qualify for free admission opportunities at our partners: Brookfield Zoo Chicago and the Chicago Botanic Garden.

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The Forest Preserves is committed to providing equal, integrated participation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Nature Center hosting your event or program 72 hours in advance to request reasonable accommodations or inquire about site accessibility.

Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.

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