Sustainability
Events
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Party for the Preserves
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for activities that help us to be better stewards of the land. Earn service-learning hours. Drop in.
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Container Gardening
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Enjoy a talk and demonstration by University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners about planting herbs and flowers above ground.
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Awe of Nature
FeaturedMidlothian Meadows • Cook County, IL 60428Join The Nature Conservancy as they connect people to nature through environmental engagement and community partners.
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Cheers to Nature
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)BYOB and enjoy a relaxing evening with a naturalist as they discuss current topics about the environment. Ages 21 & up.
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Woodworking with Invasives
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Build your own walking stick using buckthorn, an invasive species. Ages 12 & up.
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Seed Swap & Plant Exchange
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Plant lovers unite! Native plant presentations are followed by seed and plant sharing. Bring a mug; warm beverages provided.
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Native American Heritage Month: INHABITANTS Documentary Viewing
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439INHABITANTS follows five Native American tribes across deserts, coastlines, forests and prairies as they restore their traditional land management practices.
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National (Tree) Cookie Day
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Drop in and paint a tree cookie.
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Nature Weaving
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010This nature workshop incorporates the world of weaving using recycled materials. Presented by Navraaz Basati of Wandering Paths, LLC. 12 years of age and up.
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DIY Holiday Birdseed Wreath
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Help feed our feathered friends this holiday season with a cute, simple birdseed wreath. Materials provided. Ages 10 & up.
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Seeds of the Future
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for storytelling and a panel discussion followed by a seed swap. Presented by the Mbwakawen Harambee Collective.
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Crabtree Makerspace
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Holidays are near so stop by Crabtree to create gifts for yourself or others. Ages 15 up.
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Natural Garland Workshop
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Create your own natural garland around a campfire. Supplies provided. Drop in.
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Natural Garland Workshop
Palos Park Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Create your own natural garland around a campfire. Supplies provided. Drop in. Grove 1.
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Conserving Birds, One Cup at a Time
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Learn about the Smithsonian’s Bird Friendly Coffee program and how shade grown coffee benefits bird populations. Bird-friendly coffee provided.
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Winter Solstice Celebration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Connect with nature on the longest night of the year! Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a cracklin’ bonfire and enjoy complimentary s'mores and hot cocoa. […]
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Winter Nature Days
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Drop in for family fun nature activities including pinecone bird feeders, walking sticks and more.
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