South Cook County
Events
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Wee Wonders: Love in Nature
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Holiday Restoration & S’mores Series
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Remove invasive species and participate in a brush pile burn. Followed by s’mores. Earn service-learning hours. Ages 12 & up.
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Black History Month Story Trails
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Follow a self-guided story featuring a prominent African American figure.
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Fiber Arts/Cozy Crafting
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring your own project or learn to crochet, knit, cross-stitch and more. Materials provided. Ages 13 & up.
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Walk & Talk: Black History Month
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Walk & 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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If Walls Could Talk: Stories of the Underground Railroad-Part I
FeaturedSand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Indoor performances of joy, power and determination, celebrating the African-descended genius of scientific and botanical discovery. Presented by Mama Edie.
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Wellness in the Woods: Yoga
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Join us for a free 45-minute class focused on building stability, flexibility, and relaxation through the practices of breathwork, mindful movement, and meditation. Liz, from […]
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If Walls Could Talk: Stories of the Underground Railroad-Part II
FeaturedSand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473An outdoor experiential performance, blending storytelling and music, about people escaping slavery to freedom! Weather permitting. Presented by Mama Edie.
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If Walls Could Talk: Stories of the Underground Railroad-Part I
FeaturedSand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Indoor performances of joy, power and determination, celebrating the African-descended genius of scientific and botanical discovery. Presented by Mama Edie.
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In Our Nature: Celebrating Black Voices
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620An inspiring celebration of Black voices in nature through storytelling, shared learning, meaningful connections and a collaborative hands-on art experience.bl
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Local Stories of the Underground Railroad
FeaturedSand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn the history of local people, places and events that shaped the Underground Railroad. Presented by the Midwest Underground Railroad Network.
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Walk & Talk: Women’s History Month
Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East • Oak Forest, IL 60452Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks are led […]
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Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4-mile walk.
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Conservation @ Home: Native Seed Starter Pots
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Welcome spring by planting wildflower seeds in upcycled seedling pots. Materials provided. Drop in.
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Wee Wonders: Turtles
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring your little ones to learn about turtles through stories, crafts and a turtle encounter. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Wellness in the Woods: Yoga
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Join us for a free one-hour class focused on building stability, flexibility and relaxation through the practices of breath-work, mindful movement and meditation. Liz, from […]
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Introduction to Photography
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring your own camera and learn the basics of photography. Then, put your knowledge to the test in the field.
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Wee Wonders: Turtles
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Bring your little ones to learn about turtles through stories, crafts and a turtle encounter. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
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Women in the Wilds
FeaturedSand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Overview: Celebrate women in conservation and the natural sciences with presentations, hands-on activities and information promoting job and volunteer opportunities. Schedule: 10 am: Volunteer panel […]
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Spring Breakout Adventure
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Spend your time on break, outside! Try several outdoor recreation activities. Explore, discover and create!
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Conservation @ Home: Seed Swap and Plant Exchange
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Plant lover Unite! Native plant presentations are followed by seed and plant sharing. All Welcome. Bring a mug, warm beverage provided.
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Green Lake Gardening
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Help us restore the pollinator garden at Green Lake. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
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Celebrate Jane Goodall’s Birthday with #GoodAllDay!
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Jane with a meaningful day of service in nature. Join us as we care for our environment, learn from young […]
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