Poetry Trail: Black History Month
Sat, February 1, 2025 • 10:00 am
FreeIn honor of Black History Month, read poetry written by African American authors at the base of the stairs.
Details
- Date:
- Sat, February 1, 2025
- Time:
-
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Cost:
- Free
- Event Categories:
- Arts and Crafts, Education, History & Culture, Southwest Cook County, Storytelling
- Event Tags:
- Black History Month
Venue
- Swallow Cliff Woods-North
-
Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83, west of La Grange Rd/96th AveCook County, IL 60464 (view web map)(near Palos Park)
Organizer
- Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)
- Phone
- 312-533-5751
- experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
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-
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Sagawau Environmental Learning CenterSat, February 1, 2025 - Fri, February 28, 2025 -
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Sand Ridge Nature CenterSat, February 1, 2025 - Fri, February 28, 2025 -
Black History Month Kickoff Drop-in
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature CenterSat, February 1, 2025 • 11:00 am
Event Locations
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.
Event Categories
- All Events
- Adaptive
- Animal Encounter
- Archery
- Arts & Crafts
- Astronomy
- Bicycling
- Birding
- Camping
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Education
- Film
- Fishing
- Fitness
- Food & Beverage
- Nature Play
- Gardening
- Hiking & Walking
- History & Culture
- Music
- Paddling
- Photography
- Senior
- Storytelling
- Volunteer
- Wellness in the Woods
- Yoga
Events Guide
Printed copies of our quarterly Events Guide are available at our Nature Centers and General Headquarters. They may also be available at your local city hall or library. Know a location that should have our Events Guide? Contact us.
Events Guide (PDF)Nature Express Bus
Get free transportation to the Forest Preserves for your group.
Learn MoreEvent Accessibility
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.