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SUMMARY:Herbal Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:It’s teatime! Learn about native plants you can grow in the garden then sample different infused teas made from them.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/herbal-tea-party-3/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation@Home,Education,Gardening,North Cook County
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SUMMARY:Conservation @ Home: Native Plant Gardening 101
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to grow and maintain your native plant garden. Native plants and seeds will be available.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/conservationhome-native-plant-gardening-101/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Conservation@Home,Education,Gardening,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Conservation @ Home: Seed Swap and Plant Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Plant lover Unite! Native plant presentations are followed by seed and plant sharing. All Welcome. Bring a mug\, warm beverage provided.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/conservationhome-seed-swap-and-plant-exchange/
LOCATION:Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion\, S Western Ave & W 87th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation@Home,Education,Gardening,South Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)":MAILTO:southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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SUMMARY:Conservation @ Home: Spring Ephemerals
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered how some wildflowers bloom while the ground is still cold and the air feels like winter? Join University of Illinois Extension for this free one-hour webinar to explore Illinois’ native spring ephemerals and their vital role in supporting early-season pollinators. Learn how to plant and care for these resilient woodland flowers to bring early color and habitat into your landscape.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/conservation-home-spring-ephemerals/
LOCATION:https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2026-03-21-conservationhomes-2026-spring-ephemerals-webinar
CATEGORIES:Conservation@Home,Education,Gardening,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Conservation @ Home: Native Seed Starter Pots
DESCRIPTION:Welcome spring by planting wildflower seeds in upcycled seedling pots. Materials provided. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/conservationhome-native-seed-starter-pots/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation@Home,Education,Gardening,South Cook County,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Conservation @ Home: Seed Swap & Plant Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Bring and/or take some seeds and plants home at this free swap. Experts available for advice. Hosted at Swallow Cliff Woods Pavilion.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/conservationhome-seed-swap-plant-exchange/
LOCATION:Swallow Cliff Woods-North\, IL
CATEGORIES:Conservation@Home,Education,Gardening,Southwest Cook County,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Native Landscape Design
DESCRIPTION:Learn design principles\, explore native plant selection and maintenance to create beautiful\, climate-adapted landscapes that benefit wildlife. \nAfter the online workshop (part 1) on January 29th\, participants will be invited to a personalized landscape coaching session (part 2) on either February 12th or 26th. Attending the initial January 29th workshop is a requirement for admission to either of the subsequent coaching sessions. \nRegistration link below.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/introduction-to-native-landscape-design/
LOCATION:IL
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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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SUMMARY:Conservation@Home: Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:Bring and/or take seeds home at this free swap. Experts will be available for advice. Ages 13 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/conservationhome-seed-swap-3/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation@Home,Education,Gardening,North Cook County,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Seed Swap & Plant Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Plant lovers unite! Native plant presentations are followed by seed and plant sharing. Bring a mug; warm beverages provided.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/seed-swap-plant-exchange/
LOCATION:Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion\, S Western Ave & W 87th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation@Home,Education,Gardening,South Cook County,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Conservation@Home: Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:Bring some seeds and/or take some seeds home at this free swap. Experts will be available for advice.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/conservationhome-seed-swap-2/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods Pavilion\, Chicago Ave\, west of Thatcher Ave\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Conservation@Home,Education,Gardening
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SUMMARY:Container Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a talk and demonstration by University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners about planting herbs and flowers above ground.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/container-gardening/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation@Home,Education,Gardening,Southwest Cook County,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T130000
DTSTAMP:20250814T163711Z
CREATED:20250814T163711Z
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SUMMARY:Herbal Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:It’s teatime! Learn about native plants you can grow in the garden then sample different infused teas made from them.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/herbal-tea-party-2/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation@Home,Education,Gardening,North Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T100000
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SUMMARY:Herbal Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:It’s teatime! Learn about native plants you can grow in the garden then sample different infused teas made from them.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/herbal-tea-party/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation@Home,Education,Gardening,North Cook County
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