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SUMMARY:Sunrise Hike
DESCRIPTION:Step into the quiet stillness of early morning and join us for a before-hours hike to witness the beauty of a new day. Gates and restroom open 15 minutes prior to start time.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/sunrise-hike-18/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T100000
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SUMMARY:R.I.P. Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Help us restore native habitats – Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools\, gloves & snack provided. Closed toed shoes & long pants encouraged. Children aged 15 & under w/adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/r-i-p-stewardship-8/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Southwest Cook County,Volunteer,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T090000
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SUMMARY:Geology & Herpetology - The Bridging of Two Sciences
DESCRIPTION:What do geology and herpetology have in common? Join us as we discover the geology and herpetology of the Chicago Region. This workshop will emphasize how geological forces have shaped the ecology of local reptiles and amphibians. Explore the connection between how the shape of the land effects the different species of reptiles and amphibians that live in the Chicago area. The focus will be on current species and include how we can follow changes in species through fossil remains. Up to 1.5 miles of easy to strenuous hiking is involved. Supplemental classroom resources will be provided. Professional Development Hours are available. Sponsored by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources\, this workshop is part of the ENTICE (Environment and Nature Training Institute for Conservation Education) program.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/geology-herpetology-the-bridging-of-two-sciences/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T211738Z
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SUMMARY:S.E.N.I.O.R.S.
DESCRIPTION:Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Seniors can deepen their connection to the outdoors with fresh\, engaging nature programs offered each month. Ages 55 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/s-e-n-i-o-r-s-7/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T173000
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SUMMARY:Camping 101
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a workshop to learn basic skills like how to set up a tent\, build a fire\, dress for the weather and more!
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/camping-101-19/
LOCATION:Camp Bullfrog Lake\, 9600 Wolf Road\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campfire,Camping,Camping 101,Education,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T130000
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SUMMARY:Everyone in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join a sensory class where individuals with disabilities and homeschoolers can learn about nature. Participants must be with an adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/everyone-in-nature-7/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adaptive Recreation,Education,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T183000
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SUMMARY:Little Red Rocks
DESCRIPTION:Share or enjoy music and poetry as the sun sets during our open-mic night.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/little-red-rocks-6/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Music,Southwest Cook County,Storytelling,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T130000
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SUMMARY:Uncommon Tree ID
DESCRIPTION:Learn field characteristics of lesser-known tree species. Ages 18 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/uncommon-tree-id/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Banding
DESCRIPTION:Visit Sagawau’s bird banders to see and learn about banding. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bird-banding-7/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T140000
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CREATED:20260513T213939Z
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SUMMARY:Community Book Swap
DESCRIPTION:Bring in your gently used books and leave with some new-to-you books! Books can be any genre and reading level.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/community-book-swap-4/
LOCATION:Swallow Cliff Woods-North\, IL
CATEGORIES:Southwest Cook County,Storytelling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T080000
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CREATED:20260514T173951Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Hike a trail with a naturalist to look for and listen to our summer frequent flyers.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/summer-bird-hike/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T180000
DTSTAMP:20260527T183520Z
CREATED:20260513T212521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T183520Z
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SUMMARY:Wellness in the Woods: Fitness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join a Master Naturalist for a brisk walk around this 3-mile paved trail.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/wellness-in-the-woods-fitness-walk/
LOCATION:Yankee Woods
CATEGORIES:Education,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)":MAILTO:southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T154334Z
CREATED:20260514T154334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T154334Z
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SUMMARY:Sunset Serenity Hike
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the quiet of sunset as we explore the woods on a casual 2-mile hike. Ages 13 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/sunset-serenity-hike-4/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods,Youth
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260521T195120Z
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SUMMARY:Walk with Pride!
DESCRIPTION:Take a self-guided walk and learn about LGBTQ2S+ people in conservation. 
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/walk-with-pride-3/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T162526Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Bring a yoga mat and towel. Ages 18 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/yoga-7/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260217T181058Z
CREATED:20260215T221326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T181058Z
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SUMMARY:Nature is Accessible!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate nature with inclusive\, accessible experiences for all. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/nature-is-accessible-3/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adaptive Recreation,Arts & Crafts,Bicycling,Education,Fitness,Nature Play,Senior,Southwest Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T141349Z
CREATED:20260217T175419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T141349Z
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SUMMARY:Trash Bash
DESCRIPTION:Make spring cleaning more sustainable!  \nOur event partners will be collecting electronics\, prescription drugs\, household recyclables\, bikes\, clothing\, plastic bags and much more. The first 25 donors receive a free\, “Don’t be Trashy” t-shirt. \n\nPartners \n\nCHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials)\nHelping Hands\nCook County Sheriff\nEcoShip\nIllinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA)\nLittle Bits\nMetropolitan Mayors Caucus / Feed the Loop\nMidway Movers\nRight Bin Right Now\nSCARCE\nTerraCycle\nWasteNot\nWorking Bikes\n\nSchedule of Events \n\n9 am to 12 pm (Collection): Making spring leaning more sustainable! Our event partners will be collecting electronics\, prescription drugs\, books\, musical instruments\, bikes\, clothing and more. Attendees must pre-register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trash-bash-tickets-1988568126798\n9:30 am to 11:30 am (Stewardship): Put your muscles to work while helping restore habitats by removing invasive plants. Equipment provided. Register by visiting https://volunteer-fpdcc.givepulse.com/group/1001534-ecological-stewardship \n12 pm to 2 pm (Imagination Station): Join in on creative use at an Imagination Station. This re-use popup workshop led by artists will have your creativity going wild! Presented by Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange.\n\nAccepted Items by Partner \nCHaRM \n\n\n\nGlass\nPlastic bottles\nCardboard\nHard drive shredding (offsite; Certificate of Data Destruction available upon request)\nPolystyrene (hard-packed\, not flexible\, and clean)\nTextiles\nE-waste\n\n\n\nHelping Hands \n\n\n\nItems: Clothing\, shoes\, household items\, toys\, and accessories.\nAccepted Details: Blouses\, coats\, dresses\, hats\, jackets\, jeans\, bedspreads\, drapes\, sheets\, sofa covers\, towels\, backpacks\, belts\, pants\, scarves\, shirts\, socks\, suits\, sweaters\, swimsuits\, ties\, tops\, formal wear\, undergarments\, and all baby/infant clothing.\nHousehold & Misc: Washcloths\, blankets\, curtains\, quilts\, toys (plastic\, plush\, and stuffed)\, gloves\, handbags\, costume jewelry\, sleeping bags\, shower curtains\, pillows\, baskets\, wallets\, purses\, and tote bags.\nNot Accepted: Mattresses; nothing wet or moldy.\n\n\n\nCook County Sheriff \n\n\n\nUnwanted/expired prescription pills\nCables\, cell phones\, and telephone devices\nComputers\, laptops\, and hardware (motherboards\, monitors\, etc.)\nCalculators\, printers\, fax machines\, and game systems\nStereos\, toasters\, and blenders\nToner cartridges\, UPS batteries\, and car batteries\nTelevisions (Limit: 1 per household)\nOffering off-site shredding\n\n\n\nEcoShip \n\n\n\nShipping Materials: Bubble/padded mailers\, air pillows\, foam sheets\, poly bags\, honeycomb wrap\, and shrink/stretch wrap.\nPacking Fill: Crinkle-cut shred\, corrugated bubble wrap\, packing peanuts\, packing paper\, bubble wrap\, tissue paper\, and liners.\nMisc: Insulated thermal bags\, jewelry boxes\, organza jewelry bags\, unused plastic utensils.\nRetail: Reusable bags\, paper grocery bags.\nFull List/Pictures: Accepted Items\n\n\n\nIllinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) \n\n\n\nHerbicide Containers: High-density polyethylene (HDPE).\nRequirements: Must be triple-rinsed\, dry\, and residue-free. Remove all caps and stickers. All sizes up to 55-gallon capacity accepted.\n\n\n\nMidway Movers (Off-Site Document Destruction) \n\n\n\nPaper documents\n\n\n\nSCARCE \n\n\n\nBooks and records\nKeys and holiday lights\nBread tags and crayons\nHearing aids and eyeglasses\nBrita: Pitchers and filters (Brita brand only).\nInstruments: Musical instruments.\nInk: Inkjet cartridges (Home printer only; no toner).\n\n\n\nTerraCycle \n\n\n\nPlastic & Packaging: Clean plastic bags\, flexible packaging\, non-woven shopping bags\, plastic grocery bags\, cereal bags\, shrink wrap\, bubble wrap\, and air cushions.\nLightbulbs: Intact LEDs\, Straight CFL\, HID\, and U-Bend lamps. (No broken bulbs!)\nOffice Supplies: Binder clips\, fasteners\, binders\, card filers\, correction supplies\, desk organizers\, label backing\, markers\, paper cutters\, and paperclips.\nBatteries: Dry cell batteries (Alkaline\, nickel-cadmium\, lithium\, lithium-ion\, nickel-metal hydride\, iron\, zinc-carbon\, and silver).\nAuto: Tire Pressure Monitor Systems (TPMS).\n\n\n\nWorking Bikes \n\n\n\nAdult bikes (in repairable condition)\nGently used children’s bikes\nBike parts\, tools\, and accessories
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/trash-bash-7/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southwest Cook County,Sustainability,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T203000
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CREATED:20260215T044435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T044435Z
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SUMMARY:Cheers to Nature
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a relaxing evening with a lecture about current topics in the environmental field. BYOB (no glass). Ages 21 & up. Hosted at Swallow Cliff Pavilion.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/cheers-to-nature-3/
LOCATION:Swallow Cliff Woods-North\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Southwest Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T190000
DTSTAMP:20260215T050959Z
CREATED:20260215T050959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T050959Z
UID:10012646-1779994800-1779994800@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Adult Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:BYOB (no glass) and learn about nocturnal animals and the night sky before taking part in a guided hike. 21 & up. 1.5 miles.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/adult-night-hike-2/
LOCATION:Wolf Road Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Education,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260305T210929Z
CREATED:20260215T045843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T210929Z
UID:10012641-1779987600-1779987600@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Spring Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:Guided walk to discover blooming spring wildflowers\, learn species and enjoy nature.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/spring-wildflower-walk-6/
LOCATION:St. Mihiel Woods-East\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)":MAILTO:southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.58591172;-87.7540062
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T180000
DTSTAMP:20260217T204902Z
CREATED:20260217T204902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T204902Z
UID:10012722-1779904800-1779904800@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Walk & Talk
DESCRIPTION:Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These hikes will be led at a slower pace with frequent stopping and interpretation. 2 miles.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/walk-talk-17/
LOCATION:Spears Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.72661602;-87.85297377
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260213T160024Z
CREATED:20260213T160024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T160024Z
UID:10012480-1779886800-1779886800@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Everyone in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join a sensory class where individuals with disabilities and homeschoolers can learn about nature. Participants must be with an adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/everyone-in-nature-6/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adaptive Recreation,Education,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T080000
DTSTAMP:20260213T173712Z
CREATED:20260213T173712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T173712Z
UID:10012527-1779609600-1779609600@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Sagawau’s trails while spotting and identifying birds. All birding levels welcome. Binoculars available for loan. Ages 13 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bird-walk-29/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T140000
DTSTAMP:20260215T221030Z
CREATED:20260215T221030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T221030Z
UID:10012668-1779544800-1779544800@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Meet the Birds
DESCRIPTION:Stop by to see our birds at mealtime.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/meet-the-birds/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Birding,Education,Southwest Cook County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260305T210917Z
CREATED:20260216T001336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T210917Z
UID:10012680-1779541200-1779541200@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Spring Bees
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a short walk as we observe the unique bees that pollinate spring wildflowers.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/spring-bees/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T080000
DTSTAMP:20260213T173242Z
CREATED:20260213T172934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T173242Z
UID:10012523-1779523200-1779523200@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Sagawau’s trails while spotting and identifying birds. All birding levels welcome. Binoculars available for loan. Ages 13 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bird-walk-25/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260215T050739Z
CREATED:20260215T050739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T050739Z
UID:10012645-1779357600-1779368400@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Nature Play Day
DESCRIPTION:Bring your little ones for open nature play. Enjoy the play space while helping your children connect with nature.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/nature-play-day-11/
LOCATION:Swallow Cliff Woods-North\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Nature Play,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.6807903;-87.86088567
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260215T220744Z
CREATED:20260215T220744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T220744Z
UID:10012667-1779222600-1779222600@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Moon in the Twins
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a stargazing night as a waxing gibbous moon glows near Jupiter and Venus in the constellation Gemini.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/moon-in-the-twins/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County
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GEO:41.70896743;-87.87715272
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T100000
DTSTAMP:20260320T210519Z
CREATED:20260215T050511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T210519Z
UID:10012644-1779184800-1779184800@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Decomposition in the Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join a 2.5-mile walk and learn about decomposition\, fungi and the importance of decay in the forest.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/decomposition-in-the-forest/
LOCATION:Country Lane Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.71608297;-87.86346347
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T205733Z
CREATED:20260216T001212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T205733Z
UID:10012679-1779022800-1779030000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Bird Banding
DESCRIPTION:Observe the scientific process of bird banding. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bird-banding-6/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Southwest Cook County
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