History & Culture
Events
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Craft Series: Turtle Tapa Cloth
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month by creating crafts inspired by different cultures. Drop in.
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Pride in the Preserves: Flag Raising & Celebration
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join us for a celebratory flag-raising, honoring the start of a month dedicated to inclusion, visibility, and community. The raised flags connect to a special […]
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Walk with Pride!
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Take a self-guided walk and learn about LGBTQ2S+ people in conservation.
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Pride in the Preserves: Flags & Exhibit
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305This “raised flags” exhibit highlights the contributions of LGBTQ2S+ conservation leaders whose work has shaped and inspired the conservation movement.
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Senior Nature Club Forest Therapy Walk and Sound Bath
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about and experience forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, which is a form of therapeutic relaxation in which your senses are immersed in nature to relax, […]
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Walk & Talk: Pride Walk
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be […]
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Family Pride Day
FeaturedDan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Families of all types are invited to celebrate love and inclusion.
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Story Time in Polish
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Program dla najmłodszych miłośników natury. Z pomocą znanych i lubianych wierszyków poznamy owady, ptaki i inne zwierzęta i poszukamy ich w lesie.
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Underground Railroad Walking Tour
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Celebrate Juneteenth with a 1.5-mile walking tour highlighting notable sites connected to Freedom Seekers. Led by the Midwest Underground Railroad Network. Meet at Thatcher Glen […]
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History of the Lagoons Paddle
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Explore the uniqueness of Skokie Lagoons by water. Equipment provided. Presented with Chicago River Canoe & Kayak.
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Geology & Herpetology – The Bridging of Two Sciences
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439What do geology and herpetology have in common? Join us as we discover the geology and herpetology of the Chicago Region. This workshop will emphasize […]
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Little Cal Paddles
Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827Join Chicago Adventure Therapy for a paddle in 10-person canoes, exploring the history, people and stories that shape the community.
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Hike the Freedom Trail: Bus and Walking Tour
Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827Follow the tale of Freedom Seekers. Presented with the Midwest Underground Railroad Network. Registration opens one month prior to event date.
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Beaubien Woods Celebration
FeaturedBeaubien Woods • Chicago, IL 60827Immerse yourself in the beauty of Beaubien Woods as we celebrate the wonders of nature. This exciting day features a wide range of activities to […]
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LGBTQ2S+ Nature Trivia
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for a celebration of all things queer in nature.
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Trailside Summer Bluegrass Jam
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305As part of America 250, join this all-American music jam! Come play or listen. Make a simple musical instrument or bring your own.
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Story Trail: Juneteenth
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Experience a story unfolding along a short trail. A craft is available to take home upon story trail completion.
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Freedom Trail: Paddle Tour
Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827Join us on 10-person voyager canoes for a fascinating tale of the hundreds -perhaps thousands- of escaped slaves / "Freedom Seekers" that came through this […]
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Story Trail: Juneteenth
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Experience a story unfolding along a short trail. A craft is available to take home upon story trail completion.
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Nature Book Club: “Why Rats Laugh and Jellyfish Sleep” by D. Stipp
Forest Park Public Library • Forest Park, IL 60130Discuss the featured book and ponder the hidden depths of familiar animals and ordinary things. Ages 18 & up.
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Juneteenth Reflection Hike
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Self-guided Juneteenth reflection hike exploring freedom, resilience and belonging through thoughtful prompts.
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Juneteenth Walk
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join us for a walk focusing on the contributions made by African-American naturalists.
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Juneteenth Paddle
Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827Paddle along the African American Heritage Water Trail on 10-person canoes. Presented with Openlands. Registration opens one month prior to event date.
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Juneteenth Paddle
Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827Paddle along the African American Heritage Water Trail on 10-person canoes. Presented with Openlands. Registration opens one month prior to event date.
Free • Registration Closed
