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SUMMARY:Recycled Fairy Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Bring old plant pots\, toys and other items to create fun planters. Led by Navraaz Kaur Basati from Wandering Paths.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/recycled-fairy-gardens/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods Wellness Center\, 6350 West Devon Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Gardening,North Cook County,Sustainability,Wellness in the Woods
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SUMMARY:Cheers to Nature
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a relaxing evening with an environment-themed lecture from a naturalist. Accessible building. BYOB. Ages 21 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/cheers-to-nature-4/
LOCATION:Swallow Cliff Woods-North\, IL
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Education,Southwest Cook County,Sustainability,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Buckthorn Dye Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the invasive plant buckthorn\, how to process it for dye and take home your own naturally dyed textile.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/buckthorn-dye-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods Wellness Center\, 6350 West Devon Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,North Cook County,Sustainability,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Rock and Crystal Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Come join us as we create small gardens that are great for indoor spaces as well as outdoors! We will make small planters that incorporate rocks and crystals into the design while exploring the sensory qualities of these gardens. Participants are encouraged to bring collected rocks and crystals and recycled plant containers.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/rock-and-crystal-gardens/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods Wellness Center\, 6350 West Devon Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Gardening,North Cook County,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Buckthorn Dyeing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Cut buckthorn then create dyed fabric with it during this immersive workshop with Chicago artist Katelyn Patton.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/buckthorn-dyeing-workshop/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Northwest Cook County,Sustainability,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Indoor Edible Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to grow your own fresh herbs\, salad greens and more. Presented with University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. Ages 13 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/indoor-edible-gardens/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Gardening,North Cook County,Sustainability,Youth
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SUMMARY:Community Conservation Action Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us in restoring our woodland ecosystem by cutting down invasive plants. The workday will include using hand tools to remove invasive plants and building and burning brush piles. Tools and snacks provided. Ages 8 & up. Ages 15 & under w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/community-conservation-action-day/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southwest Cook County,Sustainability,Volunteer,Youth
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