Storytelling
Events
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Story Time with Go APE! Drop-in
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Go Ape, an outdoor adventure company, will be onsite to read the short story “Go Ape, The School Trip.” After this fun and encouraging story, […]
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From Oceans to Lakes to Rivers: Maintaining African American Traditional Ecological Knowledge through Forced Migrations
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473This program explores the enduring legacy of African American Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and its role in survival, adaptation, and environmental stewardship across generations. From […]
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Nature Book Club: “Bicycling with Butterflies”
Forest Park Public Library • Forest Park, IL 60130Join the lively discussion of Bicycling with Butterflies by Sara Dykman, about tracing the migratory route of Monarch butterflies by bike.
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Sacred Clay Workshop
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about the tradition of face jugs and create your own to take home. Presented by the Mbwakawen Harambee Collective.
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Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Listen to a nature-themed children’s book, followed by an activity.
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Wee Wonders: Fall Colors
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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History of the Lagoons Paddle
Tower Road • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Explore the uniqueness of Skokie Lagoons by way of water. Equipment provided.
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Acoustics under the Stars
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for a night celebrating folk music. Enjoy musical performances, a guided walk and hot dog roast. Everyone is welcome to bring their own […]
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Hasta luego, Aves!
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join us for a presentation about the bird migration journey from the Chicago region to Mexico.
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Wee Wonders: Fall Colors
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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A Dark Sky & Folktale Adventure
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Listen to a folktale by the LaGrange Park Library during a hike through the largest Urban Night Sky Place. Ages 13 & up.
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Every Child Matters Powwow (Party for the Preserves)
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Join us to celebrate Native American culture while recognizing the theme ‘Every Child Matters.’ Enjoy traditional Powwow, Native food, and listen to stories of culture […]
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Halloween Hoot and Howl
FeaturedKeystone Park • River Forest, IL 60305Join our partners, River Forest Park District and River Forest Public Library for slightly spooky family activities, live music, pumpkin painting and more. Free!
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