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SUMMARY:Sunset Photography Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join Crabtree Nature Photographers’ Meetup Group for a guided sunset walk and capture nature in the fading light.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/sunset-photography-meetup-5/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Hiking & Walking,Northwest Cook County,Photography
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T194131Z
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SUMMARY:Night of Nature Play
DESCRIPTION:Scavenger hunt\, games and crafts under the glowing night (black) lights.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/night-of-nature-play/
LOCATION:Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion\, IL
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Campfire,Education,Hiking & Walking,Nature Play,South Cook County,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T090000
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SUMMARY:Spooky Shuffle 5k/10k
DESCRIPTION:Race through then pristine Sag Valley Trail System. Presented with Village of Palos Park.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/spooky-shuffle-5k-10k-2/
LOCATION:Swallow Cliff Woods-South\, IL
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Fitness,Halloween,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T123000
DTSTAMP:20260919T183232Z
CREATED:20260919T183232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T183232Z
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SUMMARY:Hike the Freedom Trail: Bus and Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Follow the tale of Freedom Seekers through the Calumet Region. Presented with Midwest Underground Railroad Network.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/hike-the-freedom-trail-bus-and-walking-tour-4/
LOCATION:Beaubien Woods Boat Launch
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,South Cook County,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T130000
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CREATED:20260807T191942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T194749Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Color Walk
DESCRIPTION:Guided walk to look for color.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fall-color-walk-2/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,Northwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T133000
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SUMMARY:Oak-tober Fall Colors Walk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy seasonal color changes and learn about our native oaks. Ages 12 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/oak-tober-fall-colors-walk/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,South Cook County,Youth
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SUMMARY:Fall Color Walk
DESCRIPTION:Travel through beautiful\, wooded preserves as we look for colors of the season. 3.5 miles.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fall-color-walk-6/
LOCATION:Palos Park Woods-North
CATEGORIES:Education,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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SUMMARY:Senior Fitness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Moderately paced\, 1-mile fitness walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteer. Ages 55 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/senior-fitness-walk-4/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods Pavilion\, Chicago Ave\, west of Thatcher Ave\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Senior,Wellness in the Woods
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SUMMARY:Owl Sit
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Birdabilty week with a mobility friendly owl sit. Instead of walking through the woods trying to find owls\, we will be waiting in one spot and hoping the owls come to us. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Limited seats will be provided. There will be areas of level pavement and grass to sit. There is an ADA accessible indoor bathroom onsite. \nLearn more about Birdability week here: https://www.birdability.org/birdability-week
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/owl-prowl-5/
LOCATION:Eggers Grove\, IL
CATEGORIES:Adaptive Recreation,Astronomy,Birding,Education,Hiking & Walking,South Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T180000
DTSTAMP:20260813T163421Z
CREATED:20260813T163421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T163421Z
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SUMMARY:Birding is Accessible: Owl Edition
DESCRIPTION:Slow-paced accessible stroll to search for owls.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/birding-is-accessible-owl-edition/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Hiking & Walking,South Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T103000
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DTSTAMP:20260812T195346Z
CREATED:20260812T195346Z
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SUMMARY:The Un-Haunted Forest
DESCRIPTION:A whimsical story-hike to solve a spooky mystery. Children under 10 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/the-un-haunted-forest/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking & Walking,Nature Play,North Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T103000
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SUMMARY:Oak-tober
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hike to celebrate Oak Awareness Month.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/oak-tober-2/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T213905Z
CREATED:20260811T181847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T213905Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided\, meditative walk to connect back to nature and to ourselves. Led by an Illinois Master Naturalist. Ages 18 & up. \nLimited spots available. Participants should wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. ADA-accessible water fountains and bathrooms are available inside the Sand Ridge Nature Center. Some trails are ADA-accessible.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/forest-therapy-3/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,South Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T133000
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SUMMARY:The Un-Haunted Forest
DESCRIPTION:A whimsical story-hike to solve a spooky mystery. Children under 10 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/the-un-haunted-forest-2/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking & Walking,Nature Play,North Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T133000
DTSTAMP:20260814T192217Z
CREATED:20260813T221327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T192217Z
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SUMMARY:Costumed Scavenger Hunt Walk
DESCRIPTION:Wear your costume while walking through our autumn woods while finding hidden (nut-free) treats.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/costumed-scavenger-hunt-walk/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking,Nature Play,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T190000
DTSTAMP:20260812T195608Z
CREATED:20260812T195608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T195608Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Night Out: Full Moon Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:An evening designed to empower\, connect and inspire us. Led by certified forest therapy guide Gayle Byck. Cost: $10/person. Ages 18 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/womens-night-out-full-moon-empowerment/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Education,Hiking & Walking,North Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T140000
DTSTAMP:20260825T144228Z
CREATED:20260814T202604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T144228Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Color Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon stroll.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fall-hiking-5/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Hiking & Walking,Northwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T184543Z
CREATED:20260810T184543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T184543Z
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SUMMARY:Hike\, Read & Write
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist for a hike\, followed by a poetry writing workshop. Presented with Poets & Patrons.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/hike-read-write/
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
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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:20261028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T183000
DTSTAMP:20260814T154903Z
CREATED:20260814T154903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T154903Z
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SUMMARY:Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist for an evening walk while searching for owls.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/owl-prowl-6/
LOCATION:Eggers Grove\, IL
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Birding,Education,Hiking & Walking,South Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)":MAILTO:southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T210000
DTSTAMP:20260930T151813Z
CREATED:20260730T154134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T151813Z
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SUMMARY:Night at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Step into the shadows for eerie animal encounters\, exploration of the 1876 mansion\, live musical performances\, and the strange wonders lurking in the night woods. Ages 13 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/night-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Astronomy,Central Cook County,Hiking & Walking,Music,Nature Play,Storytelling,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T195801Z
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SUMMARY:Waterfowl Watch
DESCRIPTION:Let’s walk out to our wetlands to see migrating waterfowl. Ages 13 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/waterfowl-watch/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Hiking & Walking,Northwest Cook County,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T090000
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SUMMARY:Senior Fitness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Moderately paced\, 1-mile fitness walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteer. Ages 55 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/senior-fitness-walk-5/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods Pavilion\, Chicago Ave\, west of Thatcher Ave\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Senior,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T140000
DTSTAMP:20260825T144232Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Color Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon stroll.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fall-hiking-4/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Hiking & Walking,Northwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T203000
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SUMMARY:Native American Heritage Month History Walk
DESCRIPTION:Learn the origin of the name Sauk Woods. 3.4-mi.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/native-american-heritage-month-history-walk/
LOCATION:Sauk Trail Woods-Central\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,South Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260814T194507Z
CREATED:20260812T193404Z
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SUMMARY:Stars\, Stories & S’mores
DESCRIPTION:Listen to stories\, take a night hike\, make s’mores and more. Presented with the American Indian Health Services Center. Grove 2.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/stars-stories-smores-2/
LOCATION:LaBagh Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Campfire,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,North Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTSTAMP:20260813T213936Z
CREATED:20260813T213936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T213936Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Story Trail “Giving Thanks” by Chief Jake Swamp
DESCRIPTION:Walk a short trail while reading a story.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/nature-story-trail-giving-thanks-by-chief-jake-swamp-2/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T103000
DTSTAMP:20260813T212032Z
CREATED:20260813T212032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T212032Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Wanderings in Thatcher Woods
DESCRIPTION:Join Unity Temple of Oak Park as we practice connecting with nature. People with physical challenges are easily accommodated. For info\, email mindful@unitytemple.org.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/sacred-wanderings-in-thatcher-woods-3/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods Pavilion\, Chicago Ave\, west of Thatcher Ave\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Hiking & Walking,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260908T144113Z
CREATED:20260902T221354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144113Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Wellness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and leisurely walks that can lead to improved mental and physical health. A beautiful tea ceremony will be conducted after the walk. These walks are designed for those 18 and older.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/nature-wellness-walk-3/
LOCATION:Lansing Woods
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Hiking & Walking,South Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T140000
DTSTAMP:20260813T163216Z
CREATED:20260813T163216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T163216Z
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SUMMARY:Calumet Heritage Day
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Calumet Region’s heritage with guided walks\, historic skill demos\, and programs celebrating native flora and fauna.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/calumet-heritage-day/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,South Cook County,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T133000
DTSTAMP:20260811T143531Z
CREATED:20260811T143531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T143531Z
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SUMMARY:Live Healthy\, Discover Nature! Walk
DESCRIPTION:Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4-mile walk.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/live-healthy-discover-nature-walk-4/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,South Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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