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SUMMARY:Fall Artisan Series: Felting
DESCRIPTION:Get crafty on select Wednesday evenings. Ages 18 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fall-artisan-series-felting/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Northwest Cook County
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SUMMARY:Wee Wonders: Owls
DESCRIPTION:Learn about nature through sensory experiences\, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/wee-wonders-owls-3/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Arts & Crafts,Birding,Nature Play,South Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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SUMMARY:Little Sprouts Sound Lab
DESCRIPTION:Explore nature through sensory activities\, outdoor listening and sound‑making. Ages 2-6 w/ adult. Siblings welcome.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/little-sprouts-sound-lab/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Nature Play,Northwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T133000
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SUMMARY:Weaving with Weeds: Cattail Mat
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of basketry/weaving techniques and create a small project with a common invasive plant. Ages 18 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/weaving-with-weeds-cattail-mat-2/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,History & Culture,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T130000
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SUMMARY:Eco-Print Dyeing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Create an eco-print with fall leaves and learn how to make your own mini plant press.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/eco-print-dyeing-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Palos Park Woods-North
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T103000
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SUMMARY:Hispanic Heritage Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making decorative sugar skulls. Vibrantly colored sugar skulls represent the circle of life and are ornamental gifts for friends and family around the Day of the Dead holiday. Bring the whole family to enjoy this free cultural celebration in the beautiful surroundings of the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/hispanic-heritage-celebration/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,History & Culture,Nature Play,Southwest Cook County
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SUMMARY:Sounds Natural Creative Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy art\, wellness workshops\, food and music. Limited camping spaces available for optional overnight. Presented with Sounds Natural.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/sounds-natural-creative-retreat/
LOCATION:Camp Shabbona Woods\, 15810 S Torrence Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Campfire,Camping,Music,Nature Play,Senior,South Cook County,Wellness in the Woods,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T130000
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SUMMARY:Eco-Print Dyeing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Create an eco-print with fall leaves and learn how to make your own mini plant press.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/eco-print-dyeing-workshop/
LOCATION:Evans Field
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Wee Wandering Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Read a story\, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages 2 to 6 with an adult. Tickets are available on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/wee-wandering-wednesdays-9/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Nature Play,Northwest Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T100000
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SUMMARY:Small Serendipity
DESCRIPTION:Nature stories\, crafts\, and activities. Children ages 3-6 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/small-serendipity-3/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Nature Play,North Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T133000
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SUMMARY:Hispanic Heritage Month Nature Art Studio
DESCRIPTION:Create art inspired by renowned Hispanic artists. All ages. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/hispanic-heritage-month-nature-art-studio/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,History & Culture,Northwest Cook County
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SUMMARY:Animal Enrichment Studio
DESCRIPTION:Learn about animal behavior while crafting enrichment items ambassador animals! Ages 10 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/animal-enrichment-studio-9/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T150000
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SUMMARY:Pumpkinpalooza
DESCRIPTION:Paint pumpkins and bowl\, dye buckthorn\, play ring toss\, maneuver through a fall-themed obstacle course\, and more! Supplies limited.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/pumpkinpalooza/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Nature Play,North Cook County,Sustainability,Wellness in the Woods,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T170000
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CREATED:20260812T201859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T222127Z
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SUMMARY:73rd Annual Powwow
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Native American culture and enjoy traditional Powwow\, food and more. Presented with American Indian Center of Chicago. Grove 9
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/73rd-annual-powwow/
LOCATION:Schiller Woods-East
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,History & Culture,Music,Nature Play,Senior,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T100000
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SUMMARY:Fall in Focus
DESCRIPTION:Bring a camera or phone and join a guided photography hike. Ages 10 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fall-in-focus/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Photography,Southwest Cook County,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T190000
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SUMMARY:Halloween Hoot and Howl
DESCRIPTION:Spooky family fun featuring live music\, pumpkin painting and more. Presented with the River Forest Park District and River Forest Public Library.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/halloween-hoot-and-howl-2/
LOCATION:Keystone Park\, 430 Keystone Ave\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,Halloween,Music,Nature Play,Senior,Storytelling,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T150000
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SUMMARY:Doggie Date Night
DESCRIPTION:Calling all dog lovers! Costume dog parade\, crafts\, photo booth and raffle prizes. Dogs must be friendly and remain on leash.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/doggie-date-night-3/
LOCATION:Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion\, IL
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Nature Play,Photography,South Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)":MAILTO:southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T180000
DTSTAMP:20260814T150358Z
CREATED:20260814T150358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T150358Z
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SUMMARY:Beautiful Sounds at Sunset
DESCRIPTION:Spend time outdoors with the sounds of nature and soothing instruments around a fire with certified instructor Gail. Bring a cushion. Ages 18 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/beautiful-sounds-at-sunset-2/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Music,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T210000
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SUMMARY:Party for the Preserves: Acoustics Under the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the connection between public lands and folk music with performances\, a guided walk and hot dog roast. Bring your own instruments and join in around the campfire\, plus a chair or blanket to settle in for a night under the stars. \n\n6:30pm: Jam Session
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/party-for-the-preserves-acoustics-under-the-stars/
LOCATION:Camp Shabbona Woods\, 15810 S Torrence Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Astronomy,Education,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Music,Nature Play,Senior,South Cook County,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T210000
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SUMMARY:Party for the Preserves
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a day of activities. Paddle in 10-person canoes with Wilderness Inquiry. Funkadesi brings joyful tunes blending music from around the world. View the night sky with telescopes and walks. \n\nNoon–3 pm: 4H Kick off\, Family activities\nNoon–6 pm: Paddling\n5:30 pm: Funkadesi live performance\n7:30–9 pm: Night walks & telescope viewing
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/party-for-the-preserves/
LOCATION:Camp Bullfrog Lake\, 9600 Wolf Road\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Astronomy,Education,Gardening,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Music,Nature Play,Paddling,Senior,Southwest Cook County,Volunteer,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260901T220734Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T220734Z
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SUMMARY:Salsa Dance: Party for the Preserves
DESCRIPTION:Dance into National Public Lands Day and Hispanic Heritage Month with an afternoon of live music\, salsa dancing and festive outdoor fun. Bring your family and friends to celebrate culture\, community and nature at this free bilingual event.   \n\n11:30 am–12:30 pm: DJ & Salsa dance lessons\n12:45–2 pm: Latin Swing Factor live & dancing
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/salsa-dance-party-for-the-preserves-2/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods Pavilion\, Chicago Ave\, west of Thatcher Ave\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Music,Nature Play,Senior,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T150000
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SUMMARY:Party for the Preserves
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the places that bring us together with a day of outdoor fun for all ages. Enjoy a bilingual prairie walk\, family activities\, hands-on seed collecting and opportunities to care for the Forest Preserves while exploring one of Cook County’s most beautiful natural areas. All ages. \n\n10:30 am: Spanish/English bilingual Prairie Walk event begins\n11 am–3 pm: Family-friendly activities\n1:30 pm: Seed collecting
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/party-for-the-preserves-2/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Gardening,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Nature Play,Northwest Cook County,Senior,Sustainability,Volunteer,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T143000
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SUMMARY:Party for the Preserves
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Public Lands Day at our annual Party for the Preserves. Arrive in the morning and make a toy boat with natural materials and join a ‘regatta’ down the river. Stay until the afternoon to make a “seed bomb” to launch wildflowers into your own yard. All ages. \nZombie Hunting!  \nBecome a citizen scientist and learn about the spooky zombie insects of Illinois! Neuroparasitologist Dr. William C. Beckerson of Lake Forest College leads a local expedition to search for “zombie beetles” at River Trail Nature Center. As part of the team\, you can help document and collect zombie insects for real genetics research!  \nMore information can be found here: https://www.zombeetles.com/citizen-science  \nAudience: ages 8 to Adult  \n\n10:30 am–11:30 am: Stick Boat Regatta\n11:30 am–1:30 pm: Zombie Hunting! with Dr. William C. Beckerson\n1–2 pm: Make a Seed Bomb
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/party-for-the-preserves-3/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Gardening,History & Culture,Nature Play,North Cook County,Senior,Sustainability,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260813T194111Z
CREATED:20260813T181746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T194111Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Play Day
DESCRIPTION:Help your children connect with nature through stories\, art and exploration.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/nature-play-day/
LOCATION:Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion\, IL
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Nature Play,South Cook County,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T103000
DTSTAMP:20260811T202958Z
CREATED:20260811T202906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T202958Z
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SUMMARY:Nature’s Art Box
DESCRIPTION:Explore the wild side of creativity! Kids ages 3–6 with an adult can enjoy hands-on nature-inspired art and activities. Supplies provided.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/natures-art-box/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Nature Play,Southwest Cook County,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260806T151833Z
CREATED:20260806T151833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T151833Z
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SUMMARY:Wee Wandering Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Read a story\, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages 2 to 6 with an adult. Tickets are available on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/wee-wandering-wednesdays-8/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Nature Play,Northwest Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T100000
DTSTAMP:20260806T183719Z
CREATED:20260806T183719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T183719Z
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SUMMARY:Small Serendipity
DESCRIPTION:Nature stories\, crafts\, and activities. Children ages 3-6 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/small-serendipity-2/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Nature Play,North Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T100000
DTSTAMP:20260908T214833Z
CREATED:20260908T214140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T214833Z
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SUMMARY:Sukkah Building
DESCRIPTION:Join community members to decorate a miniature sukkah from natural materials. All ages are welcome!
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/sukkah-building/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,History & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260904T142812Z
CREATED:20260810T180821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T142812Z
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SUMMARY:Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate diverse\, vibrant Hispanic cultures with dance performances\, arts and nature education\, and local food! Center of Peruvian Arts performance at 12 pm\, Xochitl-Quetzal Aztec Dance Performance at 1 pm.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/hispanic-heritage-month-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods Wellness Center\, 6350 West Devon Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,History & Culture,Music,North Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (North Zone)":MAILTO:northzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T100000
DTSTAMP:20260813T194107Z
CREATED:20260813T182018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T194107Z
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SUMMARY:Buckthorn Dyeing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Katelyn Patton to learn basics of plant-based dyes while deepening your relationship to local ecology.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/buckthorn-dyeing-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion\, IL
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,South Cook County,Sustainability,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)":MAILTO:southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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