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SUMMARY:Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Help us restore healthy habitats. Ages 8 & up. Children under 15 w/ adult. High schoolers may earn service hours.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/restoration-workday-4/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Northwest Cook County,Volunteer,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260811T201003Z
CREATED:20260811T201003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T201003Z
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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. Ages 8 & up. Ages 15 & under w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/r-i-p-stewardship-12/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southwest Cook County,Volunteer,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260928T211600Z
CREATED:20260928T211600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T211600Z
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SUMMARY:NEWTS: Stewardship Days for New Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to collect seeds of native plants. You’ll experience nature in a whole new way and help conserve biodiversity. Beginners welcome!
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/newts-stewardship-days-for-new-volunteers/
LOCATION:Native Seed Nursery\, 500 Ogden Ave\, Western Springs\, IL\, 60558\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Resources":MAILTO:Volunteer.FPD@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T180000
DTSTAMP:20260928T212946Z
CREATED:20260928T212837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T212946Z
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SUMMARY:Roving Seed-Collecting Team
DESCRIPTION:Join the roving seed-collecting team! You’ll explore different preserves\, learn to identify native plants and make a direct impact on habitat restoration efforts. No experience is needed.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/roving-seed-collecting-team-3/
LOCATION:Sundown Meadow
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Resources":MAILTO:Volunteer.FPD@cookcountyil.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260811T145030Z
CREATED:20260811T145030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T145030Z
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SUMMARY:Green Lake Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Restore the garden and help pollinators. No experience needed. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/green-lake-gardening-5/
LOCATION:Green Lake Woods\, 1100 River Oaks Drive\, Calumet City\, 60409
CATEGORIES:Gardening,South Cook County,Volunteer,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sand Ridge Campus":MAILTO:sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260928T212942Z
CREATED:20260928T212754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T212942Z
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SUMMARY:Roving Seed-Collecting Team
DESCRIPTION:Join the roving seed-collecting team! You’ll explore different preserves\, learn to identify native plants and make a direct impact on habitat restoration efforts. No experience is needed.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/roving-seed-collecting-team-2/
LOCATION:Schubert’s Woods
CATEGORIES:South Cook County,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Resources":MAILTO:Volunteer.FPD@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260806T184641Z
CREATED:20260806T184641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T184641Z
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SUMMARY:Fridays in the Field
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in to discover something new in nature with University of Illinois-Extension volunteers.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fridays-in-the-field-5/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,North Cook County,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T180000
DTSTAMP:20260928T212938Z
CREATED:20260928T212319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T212938Z
UID:10013884-1790870400-1790877600@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Roving Seed-Collecting Team
DESCRIPTION:Join the roving seed-collecting team! You’ll explore different preserves\, learn to identify native plants and make a direct impact on habitat restoration efforts. No experience is needed.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/roving-seed-collecting-team/
LOCATION:Tuma Lake
CATEGORIES:Southwest Cook County,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260901T220835Z
CREATED:20260728T143702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T220835Z
UID:10013365-1790424000-1790456400@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Party for the Preserves
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a day of activities. Paddle in 10-person canoes with Wilderness Inquiry. Funkadesi brings joyful tunes blending music from around the world. View the night sky with telescopes and walks. \n\nNoon–3 pm: 4H Kick off\, Family activities\nNoon–6 pm: Paddling\n5:30 pm: Funkadesi live performance\n7:30–9 pm: Night walks & telescope viewing
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/party-for-the-preserves/
LOCATION:Camp Bullfrog Lake\, 9600 Wolf Road\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Astronomy,Education,Gardening,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Music,Nature Play,Paddling,Senior,Southwest Cook County,Volunteer,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260814T181035Z
CREATED:20260728T144126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T181035Z
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SUMMARY:Party for the Preserves
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the places that bring us together with a day of outdoor fun for all ages. Enjoy a bilingual prairie walk\, family activities\, hands-on seed collecting and opportunities to care for the Forest Preserves while exploring one of Cook County’s most beautiful natural areas. All ages. \n\n10:30 am: Spanish/English bilingual Prairie Walk event begins\n11 am–3 pm: Family-friendly activities\n1:30 pm: Seed collecting
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/party-for-the-preserves-2/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Gardening,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Nature Play,Northwest Cook County,Senior,Sustainability,Volunteer,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T113000
DTSTAMP:20260820T151105Z
CREATED:20260811T183114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T151105Z
UID:10013587-1790415000-1790422200@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Ecological Restoration Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Help restore Sagawau’s diverse ecosystems by removing invasive plant species.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/ecological-restoration-weekend/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southwest Cook County,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260806T160322Z
CREATED:20260806T160322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T160322Z
UID:10013437-1789898400-1789905600@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Help us restore healthy habitats. Ages 8 & up. Children under 15 w/ adult. High schoolers may earn service hours.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/restoration-workday-3/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Northwest Cook County,Volunteer,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T100000
DTSTAMP:20260811T145827Z
CREATED:20260811T145827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T145827Z
UID:10013577-1789898400-1789898400@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Restoration Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Help us improve our wildlife habitat by cutting and removing invasive species. Ages 8 & up. Ages 15 & under w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/restoration-sunday-2/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:South Cook County,Volunteer,Youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpdcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/little-red-schoolhouse-volunteer-aug12.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sand Ridge Campus":MAILTO:sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.60593301;-87.56574946
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260813T213612Z
CREATED:20260813T213612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T213612Z
UID:10013783-1789894800-1789905600@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Restore habitat and control invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up. Ages 15 & under w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/restoration-workday-6/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Volunteer,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T100000
DTSTAMP:20260813T194107Z
CREATED:20260813T182018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T194107Z
UID:10013730-1789812000-1789812000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Buckthorn Dyeing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Katelyn Patton to learn basics of plant-based dyes while deepening your relationship to local ecology.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/buckthorn-dyeing-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion\, IL
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,South Cook County,Sustainability,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)":MAILTO:southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.73766183;-87.68113707
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260806T193651Z
CREATED:20260806T193553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T193651Z
UID:10013503-1789808400-1789830000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:National Clean Up Day
DESCRIPTION:Care for our natural world by making River Trail and the surrounding preserves cleaner. Self-guided. Pick up supplies onsite.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/national-clean-up-day/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Cook County,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260811T200916Z
CREATED:20260811T200916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T200916Z
UID:10013607-1789207200-1789214400@fpdcc.com
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. Ages 8 & up. Ages 15 & under w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/r-i-p-stewardship-11/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southwest Cook County,Volunteer,Youth
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260806T191127Z
CREATED:20260806T191045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T191127Z
UID:10013486-1789207200-1789214400@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Volunteer Workday
DESCRIPTION:Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 8 & up. Children under 15 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/volunteer-workday/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Cook County,Volunteer,Youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpdcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/restoration-river-trail-apr26.jpg
GEO:42.09501105;-87.88484528
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave Northbrook IL 60062 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3120 Milwaukee Ave:geo:-87.88484528,42.09501105
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260820T212000Z
CREATED:20260813T175251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T212000Z
UID:10013725-1789032600-1789045200@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Paddle & Plant
DESCRIPTION:Help restore habitat by planting native species from canoes. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/plant-and-paddle-4/
LOCATION:Kickapoo Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Gardening,Paddling,South Cook County,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpdcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/little-calumet-river-cleanup-canoe-2-jun14.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)":MAILTO:southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.63125135;-87.64430485
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260820T211930Z
CREATED:20260813T175203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T211930Z
UID:10013724-1788946200-1788958800@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Paddle & Plant
DESCRIPTION:Help restore habitat by planting native species from canoes. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/plant-and-paddle/
LOCATION:Kickapoo Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Gardening,Paddling,South Cook County,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpdcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/little-calumet-river-cleanup-canoe-2-jun14.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)":MAILTO:southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.63125135;-87.64430485
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T150000
DTSTAMP:20260811T144940Z
CREATED:20260811T144940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T144940Z
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SUMMARY:Green Lake Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Restore the garden and help pollinators. No experience needed. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/green-lake-gardening-4/
LOCATION:Green Lake Woods\, 1100 River Oaks Drive\, Calumet City\, 60409
CATEGORIES:Gardening,South Cook County,Volunteer,Youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpdcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/river-trail-nature-center-bumblebee-jerry-attere-sep21.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sand Ridge Campus":MAILTO:sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260806T184618Z
CREATED:20260806T184520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T184618Z
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SUMMARY:Fridays in the Field
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in to discover something new in nature with University of Illinois-Extension volunteers.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fridays-in-the-field-4/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,North Cook County,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T205306Z
CREATED:20260511T183717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T205306Z
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SUMMARY:Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Help us restore prairie habitat by removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/restoration-workday-33/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Education,Northwest Cook County,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260707T184806Z
CREATED:20260514T201745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T184806Z
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SUMMARY:Plant and Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Help restore habitat by planting native species from canoes. Gear provided. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/plant-and-paddle-3/
LOCATION:Little Calumet Boat Launch\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Gardening,Paddling,South Cook County,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)":MAILTO:southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T130000
DTSTAMP:20260707T184759Z
CREATED:20260514T201631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T184759Z
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SUMMARY:Plant and Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Help restore habitat by planting native species from canoes. Gear provided. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/plant-and-paddle-2/
LOCATION:Little Calumet Boat Launch\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Gardening,Paddling,South Cook County,Volunteer
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GEO:41.65099762;-87.65846633
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T205522Z
CREATED:20260512T205420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T205522Z
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SUMMARY:Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Help us restore our natural communities of woodland and prairie. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10-14 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/restoration-workday-36/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T140000
DTSTAMP:20260806T142836Z
CREATED:20260514T205956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T142836Z
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SUMMARY:Natural Dyes Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to turn natural materials into fabric dyes. Color a bandana or bring your own 100% cotton item. Ages 10 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/natural-dyes-workshop/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,South Cook County,Sustainability,Volunteer,Wellness in the Woods,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sand Ridge Campus":MAILTO:sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.60593301;-87.56574946
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave South Holland IL 60473 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15891 S Paxton Ave:geo:-87.56574946,41.60593301
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T160348Z
CREATED:20260514T160348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T160348Z
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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-10/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T145119Z
CREATED:20260512T145119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T145119Z
UID:10012963-1786183200-1786190400@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Volunteer Workday
DESCRIPTION:Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 8 & up; ages 8-14 w/adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/volunteer-workday-5/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Cook County,Volunteer,Youth
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T212221Z
CREATED:20260512T152147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T212221Z
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SUMMARY:Fridays in the Field
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in to discover something new in nature with University of Illinois-Extension volunteers.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fridays-in-the-field/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,North Cook County,Volunteer
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