History & Culture
Events
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From Oceans to Lakes to Rivers: Maintaining African American Traditional Ecological Knowledge through Forced Migrations
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473This program explores the enduring legacy of African American Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and its role in survival, adaptation, and environmental stewardship across generations. From […]
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Nature Book Club: “Bicycling with Butterflies”
Forest Park Public Library • Forest Park, IL 60130Join the lively discussion of Bicycling with Butterflies by Sara Dykman, about tracing the migratory route of Monarch butterflies by bike.
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Sacred Clay Workshop
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about the tradition of face jugs and create your own to take home. Presented by the Mbwakawen Harambee Collective.
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Nature Sketching & Photography Meetup (Drop-in)
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Inviting all sketchers and photographers to meet at the nature center to use our beautiful landscape to create and share images.
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Celebración de raíces/Celebration of Roots
FeaturedSand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate the region’s rich migration history during National Hispanic Heritage Month with music, games, food and more.
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Sugar Shack Time Machine
FeaturedRiver Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Travel through time as we open our sugar shack and learn about the history of maple syrup. Register by 9/12.
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Fall Nature Camp
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120From 12 pm to 3 pm, learn the significance of harvest season in Native American culture while participating in various activities. Presented by Trickster Cultural […]
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History of the Lagoons Paddle
Tower Road • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Explore the uniqueness of Skokie Lagoons by way of water. Equipment provided.
Free • Registration Closed
