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SUMMARY:Maple Tree Tapping
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a short walk and watch a maple tree tapping demonstration.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/maple-tree-tapping-3/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking,Maple Syrup
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SUMMARY:Sacred Wanderings
DESCRIPTION:Connect with nature and surround yourself with the energy of the natural world. Led by Unity Temple of Oak Park. For information\, contact mindful@unitytemple.org.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/sacred-wanderings/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Hiking & Walking,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T090000
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SUMMARY:Senior Fitness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join other seniors for a gentle\, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen\, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/senior-fitness/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Senior,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T133000
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CREATED:20260213T150740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T150856Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T140000
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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-9/2026-02-28/
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:20260225T100000
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SUMMARY:Dinos & Binos
DESCRIPTION:Join us to look for birds and explore their evolutionary connection to the mighty dinosaurs.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/dinos-binos/
LOCATION:Cermak Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Birding,Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Celebration: Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy live poetry readings and learn about Chicagoland black poets. Presented with Chicagoland Poets & Patrons.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/black-history-month-celebration-poetry/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods Pavilion\, Chicago Ave\, west of Thatcher Ave\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,History & Culture,Storytelling,Wellness in the Woods
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SUMMARY:Winter Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join a casual bird walk to observe our resident birds and their behavior.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/winter-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T100000
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SUMMARY:Winter Tree ID Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist for a guided hike to learn about the importance of trees and how to identify them. 3 miles.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/winter-tree-id-hike/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T190000
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SUMMARY:Nature Book Club: “The Comfort of Crows” by Margaret Renkl
DESCRIPTION:Discuss this popular book that traces the passing of seasons. Presented with Forest Park Public Library.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/nature-book-club-the-comfort-of-crows-by-margaret-renkl/
LOCATION:Forest Park Public Library\, 7555 Jackson Blvd\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Central Cook County,Education,History & Culture,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T090000
DTSTAMP:20260512T202227Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Fitness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join other seniors for a gentle\, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen\, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/senior-fitness/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Senior,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T120000
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SUMMARY:Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Help us remove invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up. Ages 12-17 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/restoration-workday-19/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T133000
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SUMMARY:Nature Walk & Mingle for Singles
DESCRIPTION:Join other singles for a walk\, then break the ice indoors over warm beverages and games. Ages 18 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/nature-walk-mingle-for-singles/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Hiking & Walking,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T073000
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SUMMARY:Sunrise Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a stroll through the Forest Preserves at sunrise. 1.7 miles.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/sunrise-stroll/
LOCATION:Miller Meadow-South\, IL
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Wellness in the Woods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T130000
DTSTAMP:20251115T022439Z
CREATED:20251115T022439Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T093000
DTSTAMP:20251115T232632Z
CREATED:20251115T022257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T232632Z
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SUMMARY:Children’s Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud\, followed by an activity. Program held indoors.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/childrens-storytime-6/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods Pavilion\, Chicago Ave\, west of Thatcher Ave\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Storytelling,Youth
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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: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T103000
DTSTAMP:20260531T162803Z
CREATED:20251114T121210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T162803Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Wanderings
DESCRIPTION:Connect with nature and surround yourself with the energy of the natural world. Led by Unity Temple of Oak Park. For information\, contact mindful@unitytemple.org.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/sacred-wanderings/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Hiking & Walking,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T090000
DTSTAMP:20260512T202227Z
CREATED:20251114T120749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T202227Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Fitness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join other seniors for a gentle\, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen\, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/senior-fitness/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Senior,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T231220Z
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SUMMARY:Groundhogs 101
DESCRIPTION:Learn about one of Chicagoland’s only true hibernating animals and take a short hike to explore groundhog habitat.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/groundhogs-101/
LOCATION:Brookfield Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking
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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: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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260120T173145Z
CREATED:20251115T021644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T173145Z
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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
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T205743Z
CREATED:20251114T122414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T205743Z
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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-9/2026-01-24/
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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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
GEO:41.89585788;-87.83089023
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T120000
DTSTAMP:20251115T230808Z
CREATED:20251115T021222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T230808Z
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SUMMARY:DIY Weather Station
DESCRIPTION:Learn the importance of weather and climate data\, and how to set up a weather station. Ages 18 & up. Grove 7.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/diy-weather-station/
LOCATION:Bemis Woods-South\, IL
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.82217408;-87.909561
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T090000
DTSTAMP:20260512T202227Z
CREATED:20251114T120749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T202227Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Fitness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join other seniors for a gentle\, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen\, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/senior-fitness/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Senior,Wellness in the Woods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T120000
DTSTAMP:20251115T224253Z
CREATED:20251114T122059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T224253Z
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SUMMARY:Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Help us remove invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up. Ages 12-17 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/restoration-workday-18/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T143000
DTSTAMP:20251115T224242Z
CREATED:20251115T020946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T224242Z
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SUMMARY:MLK Day of Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Give back this MLK day. Join us for a litter clean up and restoration workday by stewarding your preserve.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/mlk-day-of-stewardship/
LOCATION:Evans Field
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,History & Culture,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.91313175;-87.82667716
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