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SUMMARY:History of the Lagoons Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Explore the uniqueness of Skokie Lagoons by way of water. Equipment provided.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/history-of-the-lagoons-paddle-5/
LOCATION:Tower Road
CATEGORIES:Education,History & Culture,North Cook County,Paddling,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Fall Nature Camp
DESCRIPTION:From 12 pm to 3 pm\, learn the significance of harvest season in Native American culture while participating in various activities. Presented by Trickster Cultural Center.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fall-nature-camp-2/
LOCATION:Rolling Knolls\, 11N260 Rohrssen Rd\, Elgin\, IL\, 60120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,History & Culture,Northwest Cook County
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SUMMARY:Sugar Shack Time Machine
DESCRIPTION:Travel through time as we open our sugar shack and learn about the history of maple syrup. Register by 9/12.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/sugar-shack-time-machine-2/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,History & Culture,Maple Syrup,North Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T110000
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SUMMARY:Celebración de raíces/Celebration of Roots
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the region’s rich migration history during National Hispanic Heritage Month with music\, games\, food and more.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/celebracion-de-raices-celebration-of-roots/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,History & Culture,Music,Nature Play,South Cook County
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SUMMARY:Nature Sketching & Photography Meetup (Drop-in)
DESCRIPTION:Inviting all sketchers and photographers to meet at the nature center to use our beautiful landscape to create and share images.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/nature-sketching-photography-meetup-drop-in/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,History & Culture,Photography,Southwest Cook County
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SUMMARY:Sacred Clay Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the tradition of face jugs and create your own to take home. Presented by the Mbwakawen Harambee Collective.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/sacred-clay-workshop/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,History & Culture,South Cook County,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Nature Book Club: “Bicycling with Butterflies”
DESCRIPTION:Join the lively discussion of Bicycling with Butterflies by Sara Dykman\, about tracing the migratory route of Monarch butterflies by bike.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/nature-book-club-bicycling-with-butterflies/
LOCATION:Forest Park Public Library\, 7555 Jackson Blvd\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bicycling,Central Cook County,Education,History & Culture,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:From Oceans to Lakes to Rivers: Maintaining African American Traditional Ecological Knowledge through Forced Migrations
DESCRIPTION:This program explores the enduring legacy of African American Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and its role in survival\, adaptation\, and environmental stewardship across generations. From their African ancestors’ deep understanding of land\, water\, and ecosystems to the ways enslaved Africans applied this knowledge in the New World\, TEK has been a critical tool for resilience and self-sufficiency. \nThis event will engage participants in exploring how African American TEK remains essential today. By recognizing and uplifting these contributions\, we expand our collective understanding of environmental solutions\, land stewardship\, and climate resilience. Integrating these perspectives into ecological discussions ensures a more inclusive and holistic approach to connecting people with nature and addressing climate challenges. \nThrough storytelling\, discussions\, and interactive learning\, this program will highlight the importance of seeking out and applying African American TEK to enrich environmental education\, conservation efforts\, and climate action strategies.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/from-oceans-to-lakes-to-rivers-maintaining-african-american-traditional-ecological-knowledge-through-forced-migrations/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,History & Culture,South Cook County,Storytelling
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