Poetry Trail: Black History Month
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)In honor of Black History Month, walk a short, looped trail and read poetry for children written by Black authors […]
In honor of Black History Month, walk a short, looped trail and read poetry for children written by Black authors […]
Learn about Black environmentalists and the history of the Forest Preserves’ trails as it relates to the Underground Railroad Movement.
Join us on a self-guided journey that follows the Underground Railroad route connected to the Calumet Region during the mid-1800s.
Join us on a self-guided journey that follows the Underground Railroad route connected to the Calumet Region during the mid-1800s.
Learn about African-American skiers and the challenges faced in winter sports.
In honor of Black History Month, walk a short, looped trail and read poetry for children written by African American […]
Learn about the importance of Black environmentalists and how the Forest Preserves’ trails relate to the Underground Railroad Movement. Grove […]
Embark on a self-guided exploration of the Underground Railroad route that traversed the Calumet Region during the mid-1800s. On Sunday, […]
Learn about the importance of Black environmentalists and how the Forest Preserves’ trails relate to the Underground Railroad Movement.
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