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SUMMARY:Animal Encounter
DESCRIPTION:Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals. All ages.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/animal-encounter-8/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Education,North Cook County
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SUMMARY:Meet the Birds
DESCRIPTION:Stop by to see our birds at mealtime.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/meet-the-birds/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Birding,Education,Southwest Cook County
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SUMMARY:World Turtle Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate World Turtle Day with stories\, songs\, crafts and learning about our ambassador turtles!
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/world-turtle-day/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Arts & Crafts,Education,Hiking & Walking,Music,Nature Play,Northwest Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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DTSTAMP:20260209T202138Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Our Ambassador Animals
DESCRIPTION:Meet the animals that call Crabtree home.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/meet-our-ambassador-animals-18/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Education,Northwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T150000
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DTSTAMP:20260512T205743Z
CREATED:20251114T122414Z
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SUMMARY:“Bone” Appetit
DESCRIPTION:Join us at feeding time as we give our outdoor Ambassador Animals their dinner.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bone-appetit-9/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Central Cook County,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T133000
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SUMMARY:Migratory Bird Day: Raptor Encounter
DESCRIPTION:Get up close with live birds of prey. All ages.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/migratory-bird-day-raptor-encounter-4/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Birding,Education,North Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T100000
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SUMMARY:Mammal Comparison: Chicagoland and South Korea - Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Experience an interpretive table comparing mammals found in Cook County with mammals found in South Korea.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/mammal-comparison-chicagoland-and-south-korea-drop-in/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Education,History & Culture,Northwest Cook County
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SUMMARY:Wild About Play
DESCRIPTION:Ready to craft\, create\, and unleash your wild side? Swing by and take on the challenge: design paper mache enrichment items that’ll spark joy for our amazing ambassador animals! We’ll supply all the materials—you bring the brilliance. Groups welcome.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/wild-about-play/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Arts & Crafts,Education,Nature Play,Southwest Cook County,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T150000
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SUMMARY:“Bone” Appetit
DESCRIPTION:Join us at feeding time as we give our outdoor Ambassador Animals their dinner.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bone-appetit-9/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Central Cook County,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T110000
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SUMMARY:Meet Our Ambassador Animals
DESCRIPTION:Meet the animals that call Crabtree home.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/meet-our-ambassador-animals-17/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Education,Northwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T202034Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Our Ambassador Animals
DESCRIPTION:Meet the animals that call Crabtree home.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/meet-our-ambassador-animals-16/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Education,Northwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T130000
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SUMMARY:Animal Enrichment Studio
DESCRIPTION:Create new items for our ambassador animals then watch how enrichment is used as an important part of their care.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/animal-enrichment-studio-5/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Arts & Crafts,Education,Northwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T110000
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SUMMARY:Feeding Time
DESCRIPTION:Discover the diets and habitats of our ambassador animals and watch an engaging feeding demonstration.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/feeding-time-7/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Education,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T205743Z
CREATED:20251114T122414Z
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SUMMARY:“Bone” Appetit
DESCRIPTION:Join us at feeding time as we give our outdoor Ambassador Animals their dinner.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bone-appetit-9/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Central Cook County,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T140000
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CREATED:20260213T225729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T163605Z
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SUMMARY:Women in the Wilds
DESCRIPTION:Overview:\nCelebrate women in conservation and the natural sciences with presentations\, hands-on activities and information promoting job and volunteer opportunities. \nSchedule:\n\n10 am: Volunteer panel discussion\n11 am: “Stillness in the Wild” mindfulness and meditation workshop (limited spots available)\n1 pm: “Meet Our Birds” program\n12 pm – 2pm: Conservation “Show & Tell” featuring volunteers from University of Illinois Extension\, Forest Preserve District of Cook County\, and more\n\nDrop in for:\n\nJob and volunteer opportunity fair\nAnimal programs\nGuided walks\nConservation education activities\nCrafts\nFace painting\n\nFeatured vendors:\n\nForest Press Co\nZemi Coffee\nThe Urban Canopy\nSkunk Cabbage BooksEat Em Up Catering
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/women-in-the-wilds/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Education,History & Culture,South Cook County,Volunteer,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T130000
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CREATED:20260216T005642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T182248Z
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SUMMARY:Wee Wonders: Turtles
DESCRIPTION:Bring your little ones to learn about turtles through stories\, crafts and a turtle encounter. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/wee-wonders-turtles-2/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Arts & Crafts,Education,Nature Play,South Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T150000
DTSTAMP:20251115T214908Z
CREATED:20251114T133126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T214908Z
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SUMMARY:Maple Syrup Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including crafts\, games\, tree tapping and maple syrup history.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/maple-syrup-festival/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Arts & Crafts,Education,History & Culture,Maple Syrup,Music,Nature Play,North Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T150000
DTSTAMP:20260223T151155Z
CREATED:20260213T151549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T151155Z
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SUMMARY:Animal Enrichment Studio
DESCRIPTION:Learn about animal behavior and craft enrichment items for our ambassador animals! Ages 10 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/animal-enrichment-studio-6/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,Youth
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SUMMARY:Meet Our Ambassador Animals
DESCRIPTION:Meet the animals that call Crabtree home.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/meet-our-ambassador-animals-15/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Education,Northwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T182238Z
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SUMMARY:Wee Wonders: Turtles
DESCRIPTION:Bring your little ones to learn about turtles through stories\, crafts and a turtle encounter. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/wee-wonders-turtles/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Arts & Crafts,Education,Nature Play,South Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T110000
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SUMMARY:Meet Our Ambassador Animals
DESCRIPTION:Meet the animals that call Crabtree home.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/meet-our-ambassador-animals-14/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Education,Northwest Cook County
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SUMMARY:Spectacular Snakes
DESCRIPTION:Meet our ambassador snakes and learn what makes our slithery friends so super. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/spectacular-snakes/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Central Cook County,Education
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SUMMARY:“Bone” Appetit
DESCRIPTION:Join us at feeding time as we give our outdoor Ambassador Animals their dinner.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bone-appetit-9/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Central Cook County,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260128T211722Z
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SUMMARY:Wild About Play-Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Ready to craft\, create\, and unleash your wild side? Swing by and take on the challenge: design enrichment items that’ll spark joy for our amazing ambassador animals! We’ll supply all the materials—you bring the brilliance.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/wild-about-play-drop-in-2/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Arts & Crafts,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T130000
DTSTAMP:20251114T061054Z
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SUMMARY:Animal Enrichment Studio
DESCRIPTION:Create new items for our ambassador animals then watch how enrichment is used as an important part of their care.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/animal-enrichment-studio-4/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Arts & Crafts,Education,Northwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T130000
DTSTAMP:20251114T060708Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Our Ambassador Animals
DESCRIPTION:Meet the animals that call Crabtree home.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/meet-our-ambassador-animals-13/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Education,Northwest Cook County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T140000
DTSTAMP:20251219T225657Z
CREATED:20251114T122721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T225657Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year
DESCRIPTION:Embrace the promise of luck and prosperity in 2026 by honoring the Year of the Horse through festive activities\, hands-on crafts\, and lively performances.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/lunar-new-year/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Arts & Crafts,Astronomy,Education,History & Culture,Music,Nature Play,Southwest Cook County,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T133000
DTSTAMP:20251115T025731Z
CREATED:20251115T025731Z
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SUMMARY:Owls
DESCRIPTION:Come visit with us to learn about the fascinating owls and meet an ambassador animal! Family program.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/owls-2/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Birding,Central Cook County,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T130000
DTSTAMP:20251114T074815Z
CREATED:20251114T074722Z
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SUMMARY:Feed the Birds Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate by creating a bird feeder and see what our ambassador birds eat!
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/feed-the-birds-day/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Adaptive Recreation,Animal Ambassador,Arts & Crafts,Birding,Education,Northwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T130000
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SUMMARY:Meet Our Ambassador Animals
DESCRIPTION:Meet the animals that call Crabtree home.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/meet-our-ambassador-animals-10/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Education,Northwest Cook County
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