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SUMMARY:Garden Day
DESCRIPTION:Want to get your hands dirty? Help us grow the Trickster Cultural Center gardens! Call 847-301-2090 for more info.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/garden-day-3/
LOCATION:Rolling Knolls\, 11N260 Rohrssen Rd\, Elgin\, IL\, 60120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Northwest Cook County
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SUMMARY:Green Lake Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Restore the garden and help pollinators. No experience needed. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/green-lake-gardening-5/
LOCATION:Green Lake Woods\, 1100 River Oaks Drive\, Calumet City\, 60409
CATEGORIES:Gardening,South Cook County,Volunteer,Youth
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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:20260926T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260814T181035Z
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SUMMARY:Party for the Preserves
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the places that bring us together with a day of outdoor fun for all ages. Enjoy a bilingual prairie walk\, family activities\, hands-on seed collecting and opportunities to care for the Forest Preserves while exploring one of Cook County’s most beautiful natural areas. All ages. \n\n10:30 am: Spanish/English bilingual Prairie Walk event begins\n11 am–3 pm: Family-friendly activities\n1:30 pm: Seed collecting
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/party-for-the-preserves-2/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Gardening,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Nature Play,Northwest Cook County,Senior,Sustainability,Volunteer,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T103000
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SUMMARY:Party for the Preserves
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Public Lands Day at our annual Party for the Preserves. Arrive in the morning and make a toy boat with natural materials and join a ‘regatta’ down the river. Stay until the afternoon to make a “seed bomb” to launch wildflowers into your own yard. All ages. \nZombie Hunting!  \nBecome a citizen scientist and learn about the spooky zombie insects of Illinois! Neuroparasitologist Dr. William C. Beckerson of Lake Forest College leads a local expedition to search for “zombie beetles” at River Trail Nature Center. As part of the team\, you can help document and collect zombie insects for real genetics research!  \nMore information can be found here: https://www.zombeetles.com/citizen-science  \nAudience: ages 8 to Adult  \n\n10:30 am–11:30 am: Stick Boat Regatta\n11:30 am–1:30 pm: Zombie Hunting! with Dr. William C. Beckerson\n1–2 pm: Make a Seed Bomb
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/party-for-the-preserves-3/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Gardening,History & Culture,Nature Play,North Cook County,Senior,Sustainability,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T140000
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SUMMARY:Monarchs & Milkweed
DESCRIPTION:Learn about monarch habitat\, conservation efforts and milkweed during a guided walk.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/monarchs-milkweed-2/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods Wellness Center\, 6350 West Devon Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Gardening,Hiking & Walking,North Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T100000
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SUMMARY:Monarchs & Milkweed
DESCRIPTION:Learn about monarch habitat\, conservation efforts and milkweed during a guided walk.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/monarchs-milkweed/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods Wellness Center\, 6350 West Devon Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Gardening,Hiking & Walking,North Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T190000
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CREATED:20260806T195704Z
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SUMMARY:Conservation@Home: Rain Gardening 101
DESCRIPTION:Learn about rain gardening and how this water management strategy can benefit your yard. Presented with Master Gardener Sara Strother. Ages 13 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/conservationhome-rain-gardening-101/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation@Home,Education,Gardening,North Cook County,Sustainability,Youth
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260806T153156Z
CREATED:20260806T153156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T153156Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Artisan Series: Flower Press
DESCRIPTION:Get crafty on select Wednesday evenings. Ages 18 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fall-artisan-series-flower-press/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Gardening,Northwest Cook County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T201158Z
CREATED:20260807T182843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T201158Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Day
DESCRIPTION:Want to get your hands dirty? Help us grow the Trickster Cultural Center gardens! Call 847-301-2090 for more info.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/garden-day-2/
LOCATION:Rolling Knolls\, 11N260 Rohrssen Rd\, Elgin\, IL\, 60120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Northwest Cook County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T143000
DTSTAMP:20260806T191343Z
CREATED:20260806T191343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T191343Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260824T211114Z
CREATED:20260810T175522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T211114Z
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Gardening with Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use ecologically beneficial plants\, sample garden plates and simple design techniques. Led by Master Naturalist Sara Strother.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/pollinator-gardening-with-native-plants/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods Wellness Center\, 6350 West Devon Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Gardening,North Cook County,Sustainability
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (North Zone)":MAILTO:northzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260820T212000Z
CREATED:20260813T175251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T212000Z
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SUMMARY:Paddle & Plant
DESCRIPTION:Help restore habitat by planting native species from canoes. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/plant-and-paddle-4/
LOCATION:Kickapoo Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Gardening,Paddling,South Cook County,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)":MAILTO:southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260820T211930Z
CREATED:20260813T175203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T211930Z
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SUMMARY:Paddle & Plant
DESCRIPTION:Help restore habitat by planting native species from canoes. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/plant-and-paddle/
LOCATION:Kickapoo Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Gardening,Paddling,South Cook County,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)":MAILTO:southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T150000
DTSTAMP:20260811T144940Z
CREATED:20260811T144940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T144940Z
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SUMMARY:Green Lake Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Restore the garden and help pollinators. No experience needed. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/green-lake-gardening-4/
LOCATION:Green Lake Woods\, 1100 River Oaks Drive\, Calumet City\, 60409
CATEGORIES:Gardening,South Cook County,Volunteer,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sand Ridge Campus":MAILTO:sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T120000
DTSTAMP:20260827T212823Z
CREATED:20260810T174020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T212823Z
UID:10013528-1788346800-1788350400@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Chakra Balancing Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Learn the connection with nature through chakras. Led by Navraaz Kaur Basati from Wandering Paths.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/chakra-balancing-gardens/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods Wellness Center\, 6350 West Devon Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,History & Culture,North Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (North Zone)":MAILTO:northzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T201119Z
CREATED:20260807T182721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T201119Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Day
DESCRIPTION:Want to get your hands dirty? Help us grow the Trickster Cultural Center gardens! Call 847-301-2090 for more info.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/garden-day/
LOCATION:Rolling Knolls\, 11N260 Rohrssen Rd\, Elgin\, IL\, 60120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Northwest Cook County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T110000
DTSTAMP:20260710T210850Z
CREATED:20260514T191738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T210850Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Hummingbirds
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Hummingbird Garden to watch and learn about hummingbirds\, gardening and feeder maintenance. English and Spanish. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/happy-hummingbirds/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Gardening,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T100000
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SUMMARY:Nature Weaving Workshop for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Join local artist Phyllis Frick in exploring weaving with natural vegetation\, seeds and more. Materials provided.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/nature-weaving-workshop-for-seniors-2/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,Gardening,Senior
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T200127Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Detox in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Learn how plants can help us disconnect from our devices. Led by Wandering Paths Founder and flower farmer Navraaz Kaur Basati.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/digital-detox-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods Wellness Center\, 6350 West Devon Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Gardening,North Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T161545Z
CREATED:20260511T161437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T161545Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Artisan Series: Floral Arranging
DESCRIPTION:Get crafty on select evenings. New topics each month.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/summer-artisan-series-floral-arranging/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Gardening,Northwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260710T210840Z
CREATED:20260514T191013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T210840Z
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SUMMARY:The Jewels of Mexico
DESCRIPTION:An indoor presentation explores the legend of hummingbirds and their cultural significance in Mexico. Followed by walk to hummingbird garden.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/the-jewels-of-mexico-3/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Gardening,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T130000
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SUMMARY:Plant and Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Help restore habitat by planting native species from canoes. Gear provided. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/plant-and-paddle-3/
LOCATION:Little Calumet Boat Launch\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Gardening,Paddling,South Cook County,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T130000
DTSTAMP:20260707T184759Z
CREATED:20260514T201631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T184759Z
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SUMMARY:Plant and Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Help restore habitat by planting native species from canoes. Gear provided. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/plant-and-paddle-2/
LOCATION:Little Calumet Boat Launch\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Gardening,Paddling,South Cook County,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T181930Z
CREATED:20260513T181930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T181930Z
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SUMMARY:Weaving a Community
DESCRIPTION:Learn weaving techniques and its history as well as the natural history of invasive plants. Supplies provided.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/weaving-a-community/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,Gardening,History & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T133000
DTSTAMP:20260801T170545Z
CREATED:20260612T193529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T170545Z
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SUMMARY:Together for Trees
DESCRIPTION:Kick it at Kickapoo Woods & Prairie! From casual walks and invigorating paddling excursions to peaceful wildlife watching and more. Kickapoo Woods offers something for everyone – and everyone can play a part in caring for this special site. \nGrab a coffee and pastry\, take in the preserve\, and learn how volunteers help care for this incredible community space through invasive plant removal\, seed collecting\, and other stewardship activities. Then join the fun with line dancing\, hands-on activities\, and giveaways! Drop ins are welcome\, but registration is encouraged. \nThis event is held in partnership between Friends of the Chicago River\, the Forest Preserves of Cook County\, Friends of the Forest Preserves\, Imani Village\, Major Taylor Trail Keepers\, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago\, Openlands\, and Chicago Model Masters Model Aviation Club. Coffee and pastries sponsored by Ford Motor Company.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/together-for-trees-2/
LOCATION:Kickapoo Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Gardening,Hiking & Walking,Music,Paddling,South Cook County,Sustainability,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T100000
DTSTAMP:20260702T154657Z
CREATED:20260514T205753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T154657Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Edibles Walk
DESCRIPTION:Learn about wild plants with culinary and medicinal uses on a casual walk.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/wild-edibles-walk/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Gardening,Hiking & Walking,South Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T144500
DTSTAMP:20260605T204412Z
CREATED:20260605T204259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T204412Z
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SUMMARY:Using Plant Identification Apps
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension: Turn your smartphone into a powerful nature tool and learn how to identify plants with confidence using popular apps.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/using-plant-identification-apps/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Gardening,Hiking & Walking,North Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T100000
DTSTAMP:20260511T194825Z
CREATED:20260511T194825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T194825Z
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SUMMARY:Food Security Gardens with Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Explore native plants that are traditionally used as food. Led by Wandering Paths Founder and flower farmer Navraaz Kaur Basati.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/food-security-gardens-with-native-plants/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods Wellness Center\, 6350 West Devon Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Gardening,North Cook County,Sustainability,Wellness in the Woods
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