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SUMMARY:Fishing Bass-ics
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This event has transitioned to a self-led fishing experience. Trailside Museum will provide poles and bait for participants 15 and under. All youth must be accompanied by a caregiver.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fishing-bass-ics-3/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Fishing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T190000
DTSTAMP:20260714T215913Z
CREATED:20260513T214827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T215913Z
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SUMMARY:Community Fishing Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Presented with Illinois Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Fishing Program\, join us for an evening of wildlife watching and fishing fun. Participants will learn about basic fishing skills including casting techniques\, baiting hooks and native fish identification. Live bait\, tackle and loaner poles will be provided\, but participants are welcome to bring personal equipment. The event is open to all ages\, but youth ages 6 to 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/community-fishing-clinic-2/
LOCATION:Sundown Meadow
CATEGORIES:Education,Fishing,Southwest Cook County,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T145537Z
CREATED:20260513T145537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T145537Z
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SUMMARY:Fishing for Community / Pescando Conexiones (Drop-In)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of fishing on Trailside’s pond. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn fishing basics from our experts\, build connections with others and enjoy the beauty of nature together in a welcoming atmosphere. All instructions and equipment provided. Bilingual program. Drop in. \n– \nAcompáñenos para una mañana de pesca en el estanque de Trailside. Este evento bilingüe ofrece una oportunidad única para aprender los conceptos básicos de la pesca con nuestros expertos\, establecer conexiones con otros y disfrutar juntos de la belleza de la naturaleza en un ambiente acogedor. ¡Se proporcionan todas las instrucciones y el equipo! Para todas las edades\, no se necesita inscripción. \nViernes\, 24 de julio • 10 am-Mediodía
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fishing-for-community-pescando-conexiones-drop-in-2/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Fishing,Nature Play,Youth
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTSTAMP:20260305T211813Z
CREATED:20260217T160345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T211813Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Camp
DESCRIPTION:Join us from 9 am to noon each day for an adventure-packed day camp where kids explore the outdoors through hiking\, fishing\, field experiments and hands-on wildlife discovery. Snacks are provided. Cost is $50 per child. Ages 10 to 13. Registration for all camps opens April 4 and must be completed in person with payment by cash or check.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/nature-discovery-camp-2/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Birding,Camping,Day Camp,Education,Fishing,Hiking & Walking,Nature Play,Southwest Cook County,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T090000
DTSTAMP:20260612T214931Z
CREATED:20260512T203104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T214931Z
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SUMMARY:Fishing Bass-ics
DESCRIPTION:Get hooked on the basics of fishing as we tackle new topics and activities each class. Today we’ll review June’s lesson\, dive deeper into fish ecology\, create gyotaku fish‑print art and then see what we can catch in the pond.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fishing-bass-ics-2/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Fishing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T090000
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SUMMARY:Busse Lake Outdoors Day & Fishing Derby
DESCRIPTION:Free fishing derby\, nature play\, animal encounters and more! Enjoy local food and win prizes. Join Commissioner Kevin Morrison for Outdoors Day and the annual Fishing Derby at Busse Woods at Grove 25\, a family‑friendly event featuring hands‑on nature activities\, a free fishing derby with prizes and outdoor fun for all ages.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/busse-lake-outdoors-day-fishing-derby-3/
LOCATION:Busse Lake Boating Center\, IL
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Fishing,Nature Play,Northwest Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cook County Board of Commissioners 15th District":MAILTO:district15@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T180559Z
CREATED:20260511T163414Z
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SUMMARY:Family Fishing Exploration Day
DESCRIPTION:Discover the wonders beneath the waters of the preserves. Learn to fish\, examine specimens and create art with your family.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/family-fishing-exploration-day/
LOCATION:Rolling Knolls\, 11N260 Rohrssen Rd\, Elgin\, IL\, 60120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Fishing,Nature Play,Northwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T090000
DTSTAMP:20260612T214941Z
CREATED:20260512T203019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T214941Z
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SUMMARY:Fishing Bass-ics
DESCRIPTION:Get hooked on the basics of fishing as we tackle new topics and activities each class. Today we’ll learn what a fish actually is\, go over knots and rods\, play a casting‑practice game and then see what we can catch in the pond.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fishing-bass-ics/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Fishing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T183305Z
CREATED:20260512T183305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T183305Z
UID:10013026-1781629200-1781636400@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Community Fishing Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Presented with Illinois Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Fishing Program\, join us for an evening of wildlife watching and fishing fun. Participants will learn about basic fishing skills including casting techniques\, baiting hooks and native fish identification. Live bait\, tackle and loaner poles will be provided\, but participants are welcome to bring personal equipment. This program is suggested for families new to fishing and novice anglers\, ages 6-15.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/community-fishing-clinic/
LOCATION:Cermak Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Fishing,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T080000
DTSTAMP:20260317T214619Z
CREATED:20260317T214619Z
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SUMMARY:Fishing Derby
DESCRIPTION:Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fishing-derby-5/
LOCATION:Papoose Lake\, IL
CATEGORIES:Fishing,Nature Play,Senior,Southwest Cook County,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T080000
DTSTAMP:20250815T032156Z
CREATED:20250815T032156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T032156Z
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SUMMARY:Fishing Derby
DESCRIPTION:Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fishing-derby-2/
LOCATION:Horsetail Lake\, IL
CATEGORIES:Fishing,Southwest Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.6709962;-87.87072446
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20250820T224848Z
CREATED:20250815T123126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T224848Z
UID:10011312-1760191200-1760198400@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Green Lake Open Fishing Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Learn to fish. Equipment provided. A fishing license is required for ages 16 & up. Registration is for 30-minute slots.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/green-lake-open-fishing-clinic-3/
LOCATION:Green Lake Woods\, 1100 River Oaks Drive\, Calumet City\, 60409
CATEGORIES:Education,Fishing,South Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sand Ridge Campus":MAILTO:sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.60428306;-87.55630667
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T210000
DTSTAMP:20250827T164357Z
CREATED:20250811T162939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T164357Z
UID:10010950-1758974400-1759006800@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Party for the Preserves
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a variety of activities designed for all ages. Enjoy paddling adventures\, games\, fishing\, stargazing and night hikes. Wilderness Inquiry will provide 10-person canoes for the paddling sessions. \nActivities: \n\nPaddling adventures (noon to 6 pm)\nFishing (4 to 6 pm)\nWindy City Ramblers Live Performance (6 to 7:30 pm)\nNight Walks (7:30 to 9 pm)
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/party-for-the-preserves-4/
LOCATION:Camp Bullfrog Lake\, 9600 Wolf Road\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Camping,Education,Fishing,Hiking & Walking,Music,Nature Play,Paddling,Southwest Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Forest Preserves of Cook County Campgrounds":MAILTO:experience.camping@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.70912192;-87.90319151
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Bullfrog Lake 9600 Wolf Road Willow Springs IL 60480 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=9600 Wolf Road:geo:-87.90319151,41.70912192
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