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SUMMARY:Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to owls followed by a relaxing walk to search for owls.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/owl-prowl-2/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Birding,Education,Hiking & Walking,South Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T221006Z
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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:20260926T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260902T215801Z
CREATED:20260812T192502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T215801Z
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a sunset and moonlit paddle through Skokie Lagoons.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/full-moon-paddle-2/
LOCATION:Tower Road Boat Launch\, IL
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Fitness,North Cook County,Paddling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Chicago River":MAILTO:aanderson@chicagoriver.org
GEO:42.11471991;-87.77565902
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T120000
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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:20260925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T210000
DTSTAMP:20260825T143905Z
CREATED:20260807T190316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T143905Z
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SUMMARY:Moon Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season under the glow of the full moon with guided forest‑therapy walks\, moon‑viewing and sharing of traditional mooncakes during this Asian cultural festival. \nWalks will be guided by a certified Forest Therapy Guide\, Navraaz Batsati\, who is also a Yogi and certified in Horticultural Therapy. Navraaz provides high-quality wellness and therapeutic opportunities and instruction.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/moon-festival/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Education,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Northwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T180000
DTSTAMP:20260811T150647Z
CREATED:20260811T150647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T150647Z
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SUMMARY:Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to owls followed by a relaxing walk to search for owls.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/owl-prowl/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Birding,Education,Hiking & Walking,South Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T183000
DTSTAMP:20260813T215440Z
CREATED:20260813T215440Z
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SUMMARY:Harvest Moon Evening Walk
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the September harvest moon with a peaceful walk through the woods as twilight descends. Ages 18 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/harvest-moon-evening-walk/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking,Wellness in the Woods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T183000
DTSTAMP:20260807T185953Z
CREATED:20260807T185953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T185953Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Equinox Forest Bath
DESCRIPTION:Welcome fall with a guided forest therapy walk with certified forest therapy guide Gayle Byck.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fall-equinox-forest-bath/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Hiking & Walking,Northwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260810T181842Z
CREATED:20260810T181842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T181842Z
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SUMMARY:Native American Fall Equinox
DESCRIPTION:A green corn celebration focused on traditional foods and the harvest season. Presented with the American Indian Center of Chicago.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/native-american-fall-equinox-2/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods Pavilion\, Chicago Ave\, west of Thatcher Ave\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Central Cook County,Education,Gardening,History & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.89585788;-87.83089023
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thatcher Woods Pavilion Chicago Ave west of Thatcher Ave River Forest IL 60305 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Chicago Ave\, west of Thatcher Ave:geo:-87.83089023,41.89585788
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260918T213043Z
CREATED:20260814T161938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T213043Z
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SUMMARY:Solar Day - Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Meet our partners from NW Suburban Astronomy as we safely view our nearest star. Scopes will be setup near the parking lot.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/solar-day-drop-in/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Education,Northwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T190000
DTSTAMP:20260806T193402Z
CREATED:20260806T193402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T193402Z
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SUMMARY:River Trail Nightlife: Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:Learn about nocturnal animals and more on a guided hike. Cost: $5/person. Ages 6 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/river-trail-nightlife-night-hike-2/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Astronomy,Hiking & Walking,North Cook County,Youth
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave Northbrook IL 60062 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3120 Milwaukee Ave:geo:-87.88484528,42.09501105
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T220000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193800Z
CREATED:20260504T155932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T193800Z
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SUMMARY:Palos Night Sky Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 3rd Annual Palos Night Sky Picnic! \nExplore the Palos Preserves at night\, nestled within the largest Urban Night Sky Place. Bring your picnic food\, beverages & cocktails (no glass) and chairs to enjoy the evening. Live entertainment\, informal exhibits\, presentations and telescopes. Rain/cloud date will be Saturday\, September 19.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/palos-night-sky-picnic-3/
LOCATION:Pioneer Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Education,Southwest Cook County,Sustainability
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GEO:41.69814936;-87.8694891
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T180000
DTSTAMP:20260916T170500Z
CREATED:20260814T143923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T170500Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:BYOB (no glass) and enjoy the night sky before taking part in a guided hike. Ages 21 & up. 1.5 miles.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/adult-night-hike-3/
LOCATION:Spears Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Education,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.72661602;-87.85297377
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T213000
DTSTAMP:20260814T145952Z
CREATED:20260814T145952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T145952Z
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SUMMARY:Moth Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a nighttime moth attraction hike and see which moths appear on our white sheet under black light.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/moth-picnic-2/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260810T175321Z
CREATED:20260810T175321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T175321Z
UID:10013535-1789034400-1789041600@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Autumn Equinox Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Experience the health benefits of being in nature with guided forest meditation. Led by Gayle Byck from InTune with Nature.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/autumn-equinox-celebration/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods Wellness Center\, 6350 West Devon Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Caldwell Woods Wellness Center 6350 West Devon Avenue Chicago IL 60646 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6350 West Devon Avenue:geo:-87.785286183849,41.998562036604
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T193000
DTSTAMP:20260827T212416Z
CREATED:20260514T212719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T212416Z
UID:10013261-1788031800-1788031800@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Bat & Nighthawk Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walk around our 1-mile dogwood trail and look for and listen to bats and nighthawks.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bat-nighthawk-walk/
LOCATION:Camp Shabbona Woods\, 15810 S Torrence Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Birding,Education,Hiking & Walking,South Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sand Ridge Campus":MAILTO:sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.60537779;-87.56303721
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T201930Z
CREATED:20260514T201930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T201930Z
UID:10013236-1787943600-1787950800@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Night of Nature Play
DESCRIPTION:Experience nature at night through open play\, star gazing and s’mores.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/night-of-nature-play-8/
LOCATION:Eggers Grove\, IL
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Campfire,Education,Hiking & Walking,Nature Play,South Cook County,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)":MAILTO:southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.68965448;-87.52772533
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T003000
DTSTAMP:20260514T180929Z
CREATED:20260514T180929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T180929Z
UID:10013168-1787866200-1787877000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Partial Eclipse of the Moon
DESCRIPTION:Bring a chair and experience a breathtaking partial total lunar eclipse as it slowly transforms the night sky.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/partial-eclipse-of-the-moon/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Southwest Cook County
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GEO:41.70896743;-87.87715272
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T200000
DTSTAMP:20260817T185127Z
CREATED:20260817T185022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T185127Z
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SUMMARY:Nighthawk Watch
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Plum Creek for an evening spotting Common Nighthawks on their migration route to South America! A nighthawk watch is as laid back as bird watching gets: \n1. Sit in your lawn chair \n2. Look up! \nThese fast-flying insect eaters are in the nightjar family (aka goatsuckers in the Old World\, but that’s a story you’ll have to wait till the watch to hear) and will be way up in loose flocks. Like meteors\, they may come from any direction\, maybe because no matter where they breed in North America\, they meet up in the Mississippi Flyway to cross the Gulf of Mexico on their way south. \nThe cul-de-sac at the end of Plum Creek Meadow’s parking lot has a big\, gorgeous\, wide-open view of the sky. Bring your lawn chair and eagle eyes to help us spot any nighthawks meeting up in the midwest as they leave until next May.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/nighthawk-watch/
LOCATION:Plum Creek Meadow\, IL
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Birding,Education,Hiking & Walking,South Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Bird Alliance":MAILTO:CBA@chicagobirdalliance.org
GEO:41.48463085;-87.53374607
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260812T202538Z
CREATED:20260513T213838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T202538Z
UID:10013109-1787166000-1787171400@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Naturalist Night Out: Senses
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a themed stroll under the World’s Largest Urban Night Sky Place.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/naturalist-night-out-senses-2/
LOCATION:Spears Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260529T210829Z
CREATED:20260512T163739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T210829Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Night Out: Full Moon Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:An evening designed to empower\, connect and inspire. Led by Gayle Byck of InTune with Nature. Cost: $10/person. Ages 18 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/womens-night-out-full-moon-empowerment-2-2/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Education,Hiking & Walking,North Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T223000
DTSTAMP:20260514T214447Z
CREATED:20260511T211455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T214447Z
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an exclusive after-hours sunset and moonlit paddle through the Skokie Lagoons.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/full-moon-paddle-4/
LOCATION:Tower Road Boat Launch\, IL
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Fitness,North Cook County,Paddling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (North Zone)":MAILTO:northzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T211300Z
CREATED:20260513T213748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T211300Z
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Night Out: Fireflies
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a themed stroll under the World’s Largest Urban Night Sky Place.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/naturalist-night-out-fireflies/
LOCATION:Spears Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.72661602;-87.85297377
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T213000
DTSTAMP:20260710T210434Z
CREATED:20260514T190510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T210434Z
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SUMMARY:Majestic Moths
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate these under-appreciated insects. Moths are one of the most diverse groups of insects on the planet. From stunning luna moths to rosy maple moths\, Sagawau is giving moths their moment as we celebrate National Moth Week. Join us for a lecture and demonstration on how to search for moths at night.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/majestic-moths/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T200000
DTSTAMP:20260707T214035Z
CREATED:20260514T211322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T214035Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Take a short walk and learn how to read a sky map and identify summer constellations.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/summer-stargazing/
LOCATION:Camp Shabbona Woods\, 15810 S Torrence Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Education,Hiking & Walking,South Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sand Ridge Campus":MAILTO:sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.60537779;-87.56303721
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T183349Z
CREATED:20260508T152450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T183349Z
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SUMMARY:Flickering Fireflies
DESCRIPTION:As part of America 250: See fireflies\, nature’s fireworks\, glow in the dark before a 1-mile adventure to catch and release these incredible creatures.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/flickering-fireflies-3/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Education,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Nature Play,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T194500
DTSTAMP:20260514T213639Z
CREATED:20260514T174700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T213639Z
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SUMMARY:Dark Night Rising
DESCRIPTION:Use binoculars and technology to look at and listen to bat signals on this 1-mile hike.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/dark-night-rising-2/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T211249Z
CREATED:20260513T213711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T211249Z
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Night Out: Owls
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a themed stroll under the World’s Largest Urban Night Sky Place.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/naturalist-night-out-owls-2/
LOCATION:Spears Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Birding,Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.72661602;-87.85297377
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T144125Z
CREATED:20260513T144109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T144125Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Firefly Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided walk as twilight settles in and the fireflies begin to twinkle. Family program.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/evening-firefly-walk-2/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T195213Z
CREATED:20260514T195213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T195213Z
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SUMMARY:Night of Nature Play
DESCRIPTION:Experience nature at night through open play\, star gazing and s’mores.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/night-of-nature-play-7/
LOCATION:Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion\, IL
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Nature Play,South Cook County,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)":MAILTO:southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.73766183;-87.68113707
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