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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:20260218T173000
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SUMMARY:Woodworking for Your Garden
DESCRIPTION:Create your own bat box or bee house for your garden! Supplies included. Hosted at Swallow Cliff Woods Pavilion. Waitlist available.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/woodworking-for-your-garden-2/
LOCATION:Swallow Cliff Woods-North\, IL
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Gardening,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T190000
DTSTAMP:20251114T184449Z
CREATED:20251114T184449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T184449Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts/Cozy Crafting
DESCRIPTION:Bring your own project or learn to crochet\, knit\, cross-stitch and more. Materials provided. Ages 13 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fiber-arts-cozy-crafting-5/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,South Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sand Ridge Campus":MAILTO:sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T130000
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DTSTAMP:20251115T232225Z
CREATED:20251115T232225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T232225Z
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SUMMARY:Wee Wonders: Love in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Learn about nature through sensory experiences\, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/wee-wonders-love-in-nature-2/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Nature Play,South Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260115T164710Z
CREATED:20251115T031857Z
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SUMMARY:Crafternoon: Paint and Sip Hot Chocolate
DESCRIPTION:Paint and sip a cup of hot chocolate. Supplies provided. All ages. \n\n11 am to 12 pm – Guided Watercolor Painting: Join Catherine Hu\, a scientist and artist from the Field Museum\, as she walks you step by step through a watercolor painting.\n12 pm to 2 pm – Freestyle Arts and Crafts: There will be a variety of projects and materials available for you to use to create with at your own pace.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/crafternoon-paint-and-sip-hot-chocolate-2/
LOCATION:Camp Sullivan\, 14630 Oak Park Ave\, Oak Forest\, IL\, 60452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)":MAILTO:southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T110000
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CREATED:20251115T022439Z
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SUMMARY:Sunprinting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Use the sun to make a one-of-a-kind print. Supplies provided. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/sunprinting-workshop/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods Pavilion\, Chicago Ave\, west of Thatcher Ave\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T110000
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SUMMARY:Sunprinting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Use the sun to make a one-of-a-kind print. Supplies provided. Drop-in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/sunprinting-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Palos Park Woods-North
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Southwest Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T100000
DTSTAMP:20251115T232206Z
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SUMMARY:Wee Wonders: Love in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Learn about nature through sensory experiences\, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/wee-wonders-love-in-nature/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Nature Play,South Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T093000
DTSTAMP:20260209T195254Z
CREATED:20251114T054948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T195254Z
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SUMMARY:Baby Buds
DESCRIPTION:Join us for nature-themed interactive songs and stories. Tickets are first-come\, first-served. Ages 0-23 months w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/baby-buds-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:20260209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260108T174151Z
CREATED:20260108T174151Z
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SUMMARY:Roses are Red\, Violets are Blue!
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Valentine’s Day\, please join us for an introductory watercolor painting program. We will be creating a 5” x 7” painting of a heart with flowers to hang in your home. For ages 14 and up. Please register by calling 847-381-6592.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/roses-are-red-violets-are-blue/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Northwest Cook County
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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:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20251115T022105Z
CREATED:20251115T022105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T022105Z
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SUMMARY:Winterpalooza
DESCRIPTION:Join us for winter activities including hikes\, broom hockey\, shelter building and more. Presented with the Portage Creek Boy Scouts.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/winterpalooza-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,Nature Play,Wellness in the Woods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T100000
DTSTAMP:20260710T211934Z
CREATED:20260108T173918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T211934Z
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SUMMARY:Children’s Lunar New Year
DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn about the holiday through reading\, creating\, and celebrating together. Ages 2-10 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/childrens-lunar-new-year-2/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,History & Culture,Nature Play,Northwest Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T190000
DTSTAMP:20251114T184436Z
CREATED:20251114T184436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T184436Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts/Cozy Crafting
DESCRIPTION:Bring your own project or learn to crochet\, knit\, cross-stitch and more. Materials provided. Ages 13 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fiber-arts-cozy-crafting-4/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,South Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sand Ridge Campus":MAILTO:sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T130000
DTSTAMP:20251114T074815Z
CREATED:20251114T074722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T074815Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T150000
DTSTAMP:20251115T025550Z
CREATED:20251115T025550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T025550Z
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam
DESCRIPTION:Bring your own guitar\, fiddle\, etc. and join the jam! All are welcome to play or just listen. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bluegrass-jam/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,Music,Nature Play
GEO:41.89324535;-87.82630546
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260105T151040Z
CREATED:20251115T031529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T151040Z
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SUMMARY:Fireside Mosaics
DESCRIPTION:Join us around an indoor fire to create your own mosaic piece. Supplies provided. Hosted at Swallow Cliff Woods Pavilion. Registration required.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fireside-mosaics-2/
LOCATION:Swallow Cliff Woods-North\, IL
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Campfire,Education,Southwest Cook County
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.6807903;-87.86088567
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260115T203016Z
CREATED:20251114T190400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T203016Z
UID:10011794-1769850000-1769860800@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Build a Birdhouse
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of backyard avian husbandry\, and build and paint a birdhouse with time for a Q&A session.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/build-a-birdhouse/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Birding,Education,South Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sand Ridge Campus":MAILTO:sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260120T173145Z
CREATED:20251115T021644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T173145Z
UID:10011845-1769778000-1769785200@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Fireside Mosaics
DESCRIPTION:Join us around a campfire to create your own mosaic piece. Supplies provided. Registration required. Waitlist available.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fireside-mosaics/
LOCATION:National Grove-South\, IL
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Campfire,Central Cook County,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.83892206;-87.82622543
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T193000
DTSTAMP:20260129T204938Z
CREATED:20251114T223402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T204938Z
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SUMMARY:Dungeons & Dragons (Flies theme)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a nature-themed DND one-shot campaign. No experience required. BYO-Dice.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/dungeons-dragons-flies-theme/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods Wellness Center\, 6350 West Devon Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Nature Play,North Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (North Zone)":MAILTO:northzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.998562036604;-87.785286183849
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T130000
DTSTAMP:20251114T061024Z
CREATED:20251114T061024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T061024Z
UID:10011590-1769691600-1769691600@fpdcc.com
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-3/
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:20260129T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T103000
DTSTAMP:20260514T161531Z
CREATED:20260514T161531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T161531Z
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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-5/2026-01-29/
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:20260129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260114T221019Z
CREATED:20251115T021505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T221019Z
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SUMMARY:Woodworking for Your Garden
DESCRIPTION:Create your own bat box or bee house for your garden! Supplies included. Waitlist available. \nPlease note: This event has been relocated to the Trailside Museum of Natural History.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/woodworking-for-your-garden/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T133000
DTSTAMP:20251115T233347Z
CREATED:20251115T012909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T233347Z
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SUMMARY:Conservation@Home: Winter Seed Sowing
DESCRIPTION:Use native seeds to make a winter sowing milk jug and take it home. Supplies provided. Ages 13 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/conservationhome-winter-seed-sowing-2/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Conservation@Home,Education,Gardening,North Cook County,Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T133000
DTSTAMP:20251115T213103Z
CREATED:20251114T142613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T213103Z
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SUMMARY:All About Fire
DESCRIPTION:Learn safe practices for fire building and containment\, make fire inspired art\, build your own fire and roast marshmallows. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/all-about-fire/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods Pavilion\, Chicago Ave\, west of Thatcher Ave\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Campfire,Central Cook County,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T193000
DTSTAMP:20251202T161111Z
CREATED:20251114T223155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T161111Z
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SUMMARY:Woodworking with Invasives
DESCRIPTION:Repurpose common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10-16 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/woodworking-with-invasives-2/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods Wellness Center\, 6350 West Devon Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,North Cook County,Sustainability,Volunteer,Wellness in the Woods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T190000
DTSTAMP:20251114T184406Z
CREATED:20251114T184406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T184406Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts/Cozy Crafting
DESCRIPTION:Bring your own project or learn to crochet\, knit\, cross-stitch and more. Materials provided. Ages 13 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fiber-arts-cozy-crafting-3/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,South Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sand Ridge Campus":MAILTO:sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T130000
DTSTAMP:20251119T222551Z
CREATED:20251114T162241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T222551Z
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SUMMARY:MLK Jr. Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of crafts\, cocoa\, and a clothing drive! For groups of 10 or more\, email Kelvin.Boyd@cookcountyil.gov.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/mlk-jr-day-of-service-2/
LOCATION:Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion\, S Western Ave & W 87th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,South Cook County,Sustainability,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T130000
DTSTAMP:20251115T232136Z
CREATED:20251115T232136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T232136Z
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SUMMARY:Wee Wonders: Snowflakes
DESCRIPTION:Learn about nature through sensory experiences\, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/wee-wonders-snowflakes-3/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Nature Play,South Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260112T183913Z
CREATED:20251115T035554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T183913Z
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SUMMARY:Birds and Bracelets
DESCRIPTION:Make bracelets while learning about your favorite birds. Registration required at 1-630-257-2045.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/birds-and-bracelets/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Birding,Education,Southwest Cook County
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