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SUMMARY:Winter Nature Days
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for family fun nature activities including pinecone bird feeders\, walking sticks and more.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/winter-nature-days-3/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Hiking & Walking,Nature Play,North Cook County,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T170000
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SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Connect 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. Take a peaceful\, self-guided stroll along the serene Farm Pond Trail while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of winter’s night. Remember to bring your reusable mug to reduce waste.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/winter-solstice-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Campfire,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T093000
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SUMMARY:Conserving Birds\, One Cup at a Time
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Smithsonian’s Bird Friendly Coffee program and how shade grown coffee benefits bird populations. Bird-friendly coffee provided.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/conserving-birds-one-cup-at-a-time/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Southwest Cook County,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T150000
DTSTAMP:20251115T230041Z
CREATED:20251114T152842Z
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SUMMARY:Natural Garland Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Create your own natural garland around a campfire. Supplies provided. Drop in. Grove 1.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/natural-garland-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Palos Park Woods-North
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Campfire,Education,Southwest Cook County,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T150000
DTSTAMP:20251211T161248Z
CREATED:20251114T143852Z
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SUMMARY:Natural Garland Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Create your own natural garland around a campfire. Supplies provided. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/natural-garland-workshop/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Campfire,Central Cook County,Education,Sustainability
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T150000
DTSTAMP:20251125T162356Z
CREATED:20251114T063440Z
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SUMMARY:Crabtree Makerspace
DESCRIPTION:Holidays are near so stop by Crabtree to create gifts for yourself or others. Ages 15 up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/crabtree-makerspace/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Northwest Cook County,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T150000
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SUMMARY:Seeds of the Future
DESCRIPTION:Join us for storytelling and a panel discussion followed by a seed swap. Presented by the Mbwakawen Harambee Collective.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/seeds-of-the-future/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,South Cook County,Storytelling,Sustainability,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T130000
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SUMMARY:DIY Holiday Birdseed Wreath
DESCRIPTION:Help feed our feathered friends this holiday season with a cute\, simple birdseed wreath. Materials provided. Ages 10 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/diy-holiday-birdseed-wreath/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,Gardening,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T120000
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SUMMARY:Nature Weaving
DESCRIPTION:This nature workshop incorporates the world of weaving using recycled materials. Presented by Navraaz Basati of Wandering Paths\, LLC. 12 years of age and up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/nature-weaving/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Northwest Cook County,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T140000
DTSTAMP:20251115T225658Z
CREATED:20251114T061430Z
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SUMMARY:National (Tree) Cookie Day
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and paint a tree cookie.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/national-tree-cookie-day/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Northwest Cook County,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T130000
DTSTAMP:20250815T110348Z
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SUMMARY:Native American Heritage Month: INHABITANTS Documentary Viewing
DESCRIPTION:INHABITANTS follows five Native American tribes across deserts\, coastlines\, forests and prairies as they restore their traditional land management practices.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/native-american-heritage-month-inhabitants-documentary-viewing/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Film,History & Culture,Southwest Cook County,Storytelling,Sustainability,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T140000
DTSTAMP:20251115T233347Z
CREATED:20250815T120353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T233347Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Swap & Plant Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Plant lovers unite! Native plant presentations are followed by seed and plant sharing. Bring a mug; warm beverages provided.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/seed-swap-plant-exchange/
LOCATION:Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion\, S Western Ave & W 87th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation@Home,Education,Gardening,South Cook County,Sustainability
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)":MAILTO:southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T120000
DTSTAMP:20251115T225831Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T225831Z
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SUMMARY:Woodworking with Invasives
DESCRIPTION:Build your own walking stick using buckthorn\, an invasive species. Ages 12 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/woodworking-with-invasives/
LOCATION:Swallow Cliff Woods-North\, IL
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Southwest Cook County,Sustainability,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T203000
DTSTAMP:20251112T201009Z
CREATED:20250815T033337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T201009Z
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SUMMARY:Cheers to Nature
DESCRIPTION:BYOB and enjoy a relaxing evening with a naturalist as they discuss current topics about the environment. Ages 21 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/cheers-to-nature/
LOCATION:Swallow Cliff Woods-North\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Southwest Cook County,Sustainability,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T150000
DTSTAMP:20250815T025839Z
CREATED:20250815T025839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T025839Z
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SUMMARY:Awe of Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join The Nature Conservancy as they connect people to nature through environmental engagement and community partners.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/awe-of-nature/
LOCATION:Midlothian Meadows\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Southwest Cook County,Sustainability,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T103000
DTSTAMP:20250826T165256Z
CREATED:20250815T095847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T165256Z
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SUMMARY:Container Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a talk and demonstration by University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners about planting herbs and flowers above ground.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/container-gardening/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation@Home,Education,Gardening,Southwest Cook County,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T140000
DTSTAMP:20250826T164449Z
CREATED:20250815T122514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T164449Z
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SUMMARY:Party for the Preserves
DESCRIPTION:Join us for activities that help us to be better stewards of the land. Earn service-learning hours. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/party-for-the-preserves-7/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,South Cook County,Sustainability,Volunteer
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