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SUMMARY:Forest Therapy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a mindful meditation and guided forest therapy walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteers.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/forest-therapy-walk-11/
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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SUMMARY:Red Gate Woods: The Dawning of the Atomic Age
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the world’s first nuclear reactor from scientist\, Dave Dolak. Presentation at Sagawau before strenuous hike at Red Gate Woods. Ages 18 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/red-gate-woods-the-dawning-of-the-atomic-age-2/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Southwest Cook County
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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-3/
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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SUMMARY:Listening to Nature
DESCRIPTION:W. Long will lead us in an exploration of the soundscape via the trails of the Sagawau Environmental Learning Center. Ages 13 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/listening-to-nature-2/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T130000
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SUMMARY:Nuts About Nature
DESCRIPTION:Explore the grounds to find native nuts and learn how animals use them for food and survival.sq
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/nuts-about-nature-2/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,Nature Play,Southwest Cook County
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SUMMARY:Fall Photography
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a guided walk to view and photograph fall colors. For all levels and camera types. Ages 13 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fall-photography-2/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking & Walking,North Cook County,Photography,Youth
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SUMMARY:Walk & Talk: Skokie Lagoons
DESCRIPTION:Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be led at a slower pace with frequent stopping and interpretation.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/walk-talk-skokie-lagoons/
LOCATION:Forest Way Grove
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,North Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. Led by John Elliot from Chicago Bird Alliance.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bird-walk-6/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T171500
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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-4/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Hiking & Walking,Northwest Cook County,Photography
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T080000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bird-walk-10/
LOCATION:McGinnis Slough\, IL
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260825T144135Z
CREATED:20260806T154301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T144135Z
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SUMMARY:Golden Prairie Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon stroll.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fall-hiking-2/
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:20260928T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T113000
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SUMMARY:Sounds Like Fall
DESCRIPTION:Take your little one on a playful\, music-filled nature walk. Ages 3-6 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/sounds-like-fall-2/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking & Walking,Music,Nature Play,Southwest Cook County,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T100000
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SUMMARY:Sounds Like Fall
DESCRIPTION:Take your little one on a playful\, music-filled nature walk. Ages 3-6 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/sounds-like-fall/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking & Walking,Music,Nature Play,Southwest Cook County,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T093000
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SUMMARY:Monday Morning Mood Booster
DESCRIPTION:Fight the Monday blues and join us for a walk in the woods. Ages 18 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/monday-morning-mood-booster-5/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Hiking & Walking,North Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T143000
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CREATED:20260806T185324Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Therapy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Reconnect with nature. Relaxing meditative practices and mindfulness led by the University of Illinois Extension.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/forest-therapy-walk-7/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking & Walking,North Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T130000
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SUMMARY:Music in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Migration is adaptive\, exploratory\, brave\, exhilarating\, ancestral. Missing Piece\, a Chicago-based violin/cello duo\, expresses the beauty and the challenge of migration in this particular time and place through sound and music. Enjoy a performance of multiple short works of composers and poets who themselves have personal experience with migration across states\, nations\, and generations to express the thoughts\, feelings\, and sounds on the subject: Luis Fernando Amaya (Mexico/Norway)\, Ilana Waniuk (Canada/US)\, Myra Hinrichs (US)\, Shi-An Costello (US)\, Anton Riehl (US)\, Clara Takarabe (US)\, Kyle Churney (US)\, Akari Komura (Japan/US)\, Kenji (Costa Rica/Japan/US). Following the performance\, there will be a guided nature walk.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/music-in-nature/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Music,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T110000
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CREATED:20260811T181757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T213900Z
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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-2/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260901T221006Z
CREATED:20260728T145937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T221006Z
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SUMMARY:Party for the Preserves: Acoustics Under the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the connection between public lands and folk music with performances\, a guided walk and hot dog roast. Bring your own instruments and join in around the campfire\, plus a chair or blanket to settle in for a night under the stars. \n\n6:30pm: Jam Session
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/party-for-the-preserves-acoustics-under-the-stars/
LOCATION:Camp Shabbona Woods\, 15810 S Torrence Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Astronomy,Education,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Music,Nature Play,Senior,South Cook County,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T210000
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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:20260926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260901T220734Z
CREATED:20260728T144859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T220734Z
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SUMMARY:Salsa Dance: Party for the Preserves
DESCRIPTION:Dance into National Public Lands Day and Hispanic Heritage Month with an afternoon of live music\, salsa dancing and festive outdoor fun. Bring your family and friends to celebrate culture\, community and nature at this free bilingual event.   \n\n11:30 am–12:30 pm: DJ & Salsa dance lessons\n12:45–2 pm: Latin Swing Factor live & dancing
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/salsa-dance-party-for-the-preserves-2/
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,History & Culture,Music,Nature Play,Senior,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260814T181035Z
CREATED:20260728T144126Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20260925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T210000
DTSTAMP:20260825T143905Z
CREATED:20260807T190316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T143905Z
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SUMMARY:Moon Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season under the glow of the full moon with guided forest‑therapy walks\, moon‑viewing and sharing of traditional mooncakes during this Asian cultural festival. \nWalks will be guided by a certified Forest Therapy Guide\, Navraaz Batsati\, who is also a Yogi and certified in Horticultural Therapy. Navraaz provides high-quality wellness and therapeutic opportunities and instruction.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/moon-festival/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Education,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Northwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T180000
DTSTAMP:20260811T150647Z
CREATED:20260811T150647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T150647Z
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SUMMARY:Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to owls followed by a relaxing walk to search for owls.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/owl-prowl/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Birding,Education,Hiking & Walking,South Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sand Ridge Campus":MAILTO:sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T183000
DTSTAMP:20260813T215440Z
CREATED:20260813T215440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T215440Z
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SUMMARY:Harvest Moon Evening Walk
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the September harvest moon with a peaceful walk through the woods as twilight descends. Ages 18 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/harvest-moon-evening-walk/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260814T192409Z
CREATED:20260810T181232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T192409Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (North Zone)":MAILTO:northzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.998562036604;-87.785286183849
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T100000
DTSTAMP:20260814T192357Z
CREATED:20260810T181025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T192357Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (North Zone)":MAILTO:northzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T183000
DTSTAMP:20260807T185953Z
CREATED:20260807T185953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T185953Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Equinox Forest Bath
DESCRIPTION:Welcome fall with a guided forest therapy walk with certified forest therapy guide Gayle Byck.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fall-equinox-forest-bath/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Hiking & Walking,Northwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T195339Z
CREATED:20260806T195059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T195339Z
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SUMMARY:Insects of Autumn
DESCRIPTION:Look for different insects as fall begins.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/insects-of-autumn-2/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,North Cook County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T080000
DTSTAMP:20260824T180443Z
CREATED:20260803T195455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T180443Z
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SUMMARY:Birding by Kayak
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist and kayak as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bird-walk-9/
LOCATION:Busse Lake Boating Center\, IL
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Hiking & Walking,Paddling,Southwest Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Bird Alliance":MAILTO:CBA@chicagobirdalliance.org
GEO:42.02849437;-88.02238657
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T080000
DTSTAMP:20260814T195029Z
CREATED:20260803T194730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T195029Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bird-walk-8/
LOCATION:Palos Park Woods-North
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County
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