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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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Sag Valley Hiking Tour
Teason’s Woods • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Beloved by locals and admired by adventurers nationwide, the Sag Valley offers […]
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Prehistoric Play Day
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois through a series […]
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Celebration of Lunar New Year
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Activities to educate and celebrate the impact of Lunar New Year – […]
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MLK Service Day Celebration
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Give back this MLK day. Join us for a litter clean up […]
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Teen Exploration Day: Day of Service
Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634Teens & families, give back this MLK day. Join us for a […]
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Winter Stories & Songs
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Traditional winter storytelling and songs, focusing on themes of survival, resilience and […]
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MLK Day of Service & Brush Pile Burn
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Learn what it takes to keep our preserves healthy and participate in […]
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