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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/
CATEGORIES:Conservation@Home,Education,Gardening,Sustainability,Virtual
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T133000
DTSTAMP:20251115T233347Z
CREATED:20251115T012909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T233347Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T140000
DTSTAMP:20251115T233347Z
CREATED:20251115T012030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T233347Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20251115T225759Z
CREATED:20251114T072111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T225759Z
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SUMMARY:Houseplant Appreciation Day Swap
DESCRIPTION:Bring a cutting or plant in need of a home to swap for another.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/houseplant-appreciation-day-swap/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Northwest Cook County,Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T150000
DTSTAMP:20251115T233347Z
CREATED:20251114T185230Z
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SUMMARY:Seeds of the Future
DESCRIPTION:Join us for storytelling and a panel discussion followed by a seed swap. Presented by the Mbwakawen Harambee Collective.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/seeds-of-the-future/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,South Cook County,Storytelling,Sustainability,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sand Ridge Campus":MAILTO:sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T130000
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SUMMARY:DIY Holiday Birdseed Wreath
DESCRIPTION:Help feed our feathered friends this holiday season with a cute\, simple birdseed wreath. Materials provided. Ages 10 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/diy-holiday-birdseed-wreath/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,Gardening,Sustainability
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T140000
DTSTAMP:20251115T233347Z
CREATED:20250815T120353Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)":MAILTO:southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.73766183;-87.68113707
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion S Western Ave & W 87th St Chicago IL 60620 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=S Western Ave & W 87th St:geo:-87.68113707,41.73766183
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T190000
DTSTAMP:20250829T195215Z
CREATED:20250815T152006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T195215Z
UID:10011331-1763053200-1763060400@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Wellness in the Woods: Food Security Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Learn about gardening and the effect plants can have on your well-being. Led by Wandering Paths Founder Navraaz Kaur Basati.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/walk-talk-food-security-gardens/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Gardening,Hiking & Walking,North Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T133000
DTSTAMP:20250815T101556Z
CREATED:20250815T101556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T101556Z
UID:10011223-1762695000-1762695000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:From Spore to Table
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to cultivate mushrooms at home. Refreshments provided. Ages 16 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/from-spore-to-table/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Gardening,Southwest Cook County
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20251115T233347Z
CREATED:20250814T184000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T233347Z
UID:10011107-1762596000-1762603200@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:River Trail Workday: Seeds and Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to collect native seeds and disperse them for restoration. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10-15 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/river-trail-workday-seeds-and-stewardship/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Gardening,North Cook County,Volunteer
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T110000
DTSTAMP:20251115T233347Z
CREATED:20250814T203028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T233347Z
UID:10011129-1762592400-1762599600@fpdcc.com
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.89585788;-87.83089023
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thatcher Woods Pavilion Chicago Ave west of Thatcher Ave River Forest IL 60305 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Chicago Ave\, west of Thatcher Ave:geo:-87.83089023,41.89585788
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T100000
DTSTAMP:20250813T213616Z
CREATED:20250813T213616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T213616Z
UID:10011017-1762423200-1762423200@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Plants in the Military
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the upcoming Veterans Day\, we will observe how plants were widely used in the military.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/plants-in-the-military/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Education,Gardening,History & Culture,Northwest Cook County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251130
DTSTAMP:20251031T160508Z
CREATED:20250813T211549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T160508Z
UID:10011014-1761696000-1764460799@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Ethnobotany Trail Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Grab a hand-out and go on the trails! Discover how various cultures\, especially indigenous communities\, use plants.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/ethnobotany-trail-exhibit/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Gardening,History & Culture,Northwest Cook County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T130000
DTSTAMP:20251115T233347Z
CREATED:20250815T023715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T233347Z
UID:10011162-1760792400-1760792400@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Seed Collecting at Wolf Road Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a prairie seed collecting workday. Ages 12 & up. Children 12-17 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/seed-collecting-at-wolf-road-prairie/
LOCATION:Wolf Road Prairie\, IL
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Gardening,Volunteer,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T103000
DTSTAMP:20250815T100540Z
CREATED:20250815T100540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T100540Z
UID:10011218-1760783400-1760783400@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Body Smart Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the clothing\, tools and methods needed to stay healthy while gardening. A gardening tool or Smart Pot will be given as a door prize.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/body-smart-gardening/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Gardening,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T143000
DTSTAMP:20251115T233347Z
CREATED:20250813T205208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T233347Z
UID:10011006-1760274000-1760279400@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Seed Collecting
DESCRIPTION:Collect native seeds in our prairies to help in the restoration process. Ages 8 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/seed-collecting-3/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Northwest Cook County,Volunteer,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T113000
DTSTAMP:20251115T233347Z
CREATED:20250813T205108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T233347Z
UID:10011005-1760263200-1760268600@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Seed Collecting
DESCRIPTION:Collect native seeds in our prairies to help in the restoration process. Ages 8 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/seed-collecting-2/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Northwest Cook County,Volunteer,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T180000
DTSTAMP:20250811T150451Z
CREATED:20250811T150451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T150451Z
UID:10010943-1760032800-1760032800@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Be a Better Birder: Backyard Bird Feeding
DESCRIPTION:Learn about bird feeders\, types of foods\, garden opportunities\, and discover how to make your yard and home bird friendly.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/be-a-better-birder-backyard-bird-feeding-2/
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Gardening
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://fpdcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/bird-the-preserves-logo-011419.gif
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Becker":MAILTO:Jessica.becker@cookcountyil.gov
LOCATION:https://tinyurl.com/49t8rhn9
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T190000
DTSTAMP:20250829T195224Z
CREATED:20250815T151557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T195224Z
UID:10011330-1760029200-1760036400@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Wellness in the Woods: Indoor Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Learn about gardening and the effect plants can have on your well-being. Led by Wandering Paths Founder Navraaz Kaur Basati.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/walk-talk-indoor-gardening/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Gardening,Hiking & Walking,North Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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GEO:41.99856204;-87.78528618
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T120000
DTSTAMP:20250912T185329Z
CREATED:20250814T195745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185329Z
UID:10011123-1759397400-1759406400@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Terrarium Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to build your own plant terrarium. Take home your own green ecosystem and watch it grow. Supplies and instruction provided. Ages 10 and up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/terrarium-building-workshop/
LOCATION:Evans Field
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,Gardening
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.91313175;-87.82667716
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T120000
DTSTAMP:20250912T185456Z
CREATED:20250815T025606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185456Z
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SUMMARY:Terrarium Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to build your own plant terrarium. Take home your own green ecosystem and watch it grow. Supplies provided. Ages 10 and up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/terrarium-building-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Swallow Cliff Woods-North\, IL
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Gardening,Southwest Cook County
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T143000
DTSTAMP:20251115T233348Z
CREATED:20250813T153340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T233348Z
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SUMMARY:Party for the Preserves
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating National Public Lands Day\, a fun-filled event for all ages! Start your day with a refreshing prairie walk at 10:30 am\, followed by engaging family activities at 11:00 am. In the afternoon\, participate in seed collecting at 1:30 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/party-for-the-preserves-5/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Gardening,Hiking & Walking,Nature Play,Northwest Cook County,Volunteer,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T103000
DTSTAMP:20250826T165256Z
CREATED:20250815T095847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T165256Z
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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:20250922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T100000
DTSTAMP:20250815T133604Z
CREATED:20250814T194909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T133604Z
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SUMMARY:Native American Fall Equinox
DESCRIPTION:A celebration focused on traditional foods and the harvest season. Presented by the American Indian Center of Chicago.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/native-american-fall-equinox/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T110000
DTSTAMP:20251115T233348Z
CREATED:20250827T215830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T233348Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Birding Festival: Prairie Country Birding
DESCRIPTION:Crabtree Nature Center is home to more than a thousand acres of rolling\, glacier-formed landscape in northwest Cook County. Join Sammy Cabindol where he works and birds everyday to observe birds in the prairie habitat at Crabtree. Late summer and early fall is when the Midwest prairies come alive with blooms\, seeds and a wide range of colors that draw the birds in as well. \nCost for event entry is $10. Urban Birding Festival registration is $30. \nNote: This Forest Preserves of Cook County staff-led event is part of the Urban Birding Festival\, a celebration of avian wildlife within the city of Chicago and neighboring areas\, offering a unique opportunities for birdwatchers of all experience levels to learn and connect with birds and their habitats in unexpected ways.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/prairie-country-birding/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Gardening,Hiking & Walking,Northwest Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Bird Alliance":MAILTO:CBA@chicagobirdalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T190000
DTSTAMP:20250829T195230Z
CREATED:20250815T151026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T195230Z
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SUMMARY:Wellness in the Woods: Micro Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Learn about gardening and the effect plants can have on your well-being. Led by Wandering Paths Founder Navraaz Kaur Basati.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/walk-talk-micro-gardens-2/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Gardening,Hiking & Walking,North Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T130000
DTSTAMP:20250814T163711Z
CREATED:20250814T163711Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T100000
DTSTAMP:20250814T163620Z
CREATED:20250814T163514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T163620Z
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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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