Story Trail
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short […]
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History & Culture
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration
Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634Join us to celebrate Native American culture. Listen to drumming, enjoy Native […]
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Quarries: Stories of Ancient Reef Discovery
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Celebrate Earth Science Week: Earth Science Everywhere by looking into the history […]
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Seed Collecting
Wolf Road Prairie House • Westchester, IL 60154Collect prairie seed while learning about the significance and history of Wolf […]
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Indigenous Environmentalists Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, enjoy a self-guided walk and […]
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Red Gate Woods
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Former Argonne scientist, Dave Dolak, will give a presentation. Then visit the […]
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Indigenous Environmentalists Walk
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, enjoy a self-guided walk and […]
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Hispanic Heritage Drop-in Celebration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate the conclusion of this special month by making traditional artwork, which […]
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Introduction to Capoeira: An Afro-Brazilian Art Form
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us as we learn the various aspects of Capoeira (an Afro-Brazilian […]
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Dia de Los Muertos Artmaking and Night Hike
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Celebrate the history of Dia de los Muertos with artmaking and a […]
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Walk and Talk: History of the Preserves
Camp Pine Woods • Cook County, IL 60056 (near Mount Prospect)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
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Book Discussion: “Ignition” by M.R. O’Connor
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month by exploring cultural views on fire, […]
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Walk and Talk: History of the Preserves
Deer Grove-East • Cook County, IL 60074 (near Palatine)Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
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Fossil Quarry Tour
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn about Chicago’s ancient history through fossils. Indoor presentations followed by a […]
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Sugar Shack Time Machine
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Travel through time as we open our sugar shack and learn about […]
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National Native American Heritage Month History Walk
Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411Take a stroll on a 3.4-mile paved loop and learn the origin […]
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Little Schoolhouse on the Prairie
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Step back in time and discover the cultural and ecological histories of […]
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Mnidoons Giizis Oohg (Little Spirit Moon)
Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634November is recognized as the “Twelfth Moon of Creation” (a time of […]
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Sand Ridge: Calumet Heritage Day
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Discover the Calumet Region’s rich heritage and cultural history through regional activities, […]
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Holiday Past
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Visit our pioneer cabins as we celebrate winter holiday traditions. Play with […]
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Winter Solstice Day
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Presented with American Indian Center, learn about the Winter Solstice through indigenous […]
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Kwanzaa Celebration
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Celebrate community, honor Pan-African Heritage and embrace the seven principles of Kwanzaa. […]
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Winter Camp
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Learn the significance of the winter season in Native American culture while […]
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“Green Fire: Aldo Leopold & A Land Ethic For Our Time” film viewing
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Non-ski programs will occur only when there is no snow. “Green Fire” […]
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