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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:20251202T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T120000
DTSTAMP:20251115T224129Z
CREATED:20251114T142751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T224129Z
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SUMMARY:Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Help restore natural habitat and hone your plant identification skills. Supplies & refreshments provided. Ages 13 & up. Age 13-17 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/restoration-workday-26/
LOCATION:Evans Field
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T130000
DTSTAMP:20250815T110348Z
CREATED:20250815T110321Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20251122T120000
DTSTAMP:20251115T225831Z
CREATED:20250815T034402Z
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
GEO:41.6807903;-87.86088567
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T120000
DTSTAMP:20250814T142016Z
CREATED:20250814T142016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T142016Z
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SUMMARY:Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Help remove invasive species. Ages 8 & up. Ages 8-17 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/restoration-workday-11/
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:20251120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T150000
DTSTAMP:20250814T203230Z
CREATED:20250814T203230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T203230Z
UID:10011130-1763643600-1763650800@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Help restore our natural habitat and hone your plant ID skills. Supplies and refreshments provided. Ages 13 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/restoration-workday-12/
LOCATION:Evans Field
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@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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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.6807903;-87.86088567
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T130000
DTSTAMP:20250815T105629Z
CREATED:20250815T105629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T105629Z
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SUMMARY:Prescribed Fire in the Forest Preserves
DESCRIPTION:Burn season is upon us! Learn about prescribed fire and why it benefits our ecosystems. Ages 12 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/prescribed-fire-in-the-forest-preserves/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Southwest Cook County,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T113000
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CREATED:20250815T101742Z
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SUMMARY:Fire for the Forest
DESCRIPTION:Explore how prescribed burns benefit the environment during a 1-mile hike.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fire-for-the-forest-3/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Southwest Cook County,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20250818T194302Z
CREATED:20250818T194302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T194302Z
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SUMMARY:R.I.P. Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws/loppers. Ages 18 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/r-i-p-stewardship/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southwest Cook County,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20250825T224246Z
CREATED:20250815T131405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T224246Z
UID:10011324-1762596000-1762603200@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Buckthorn Dye Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Forest Preserves of Cook County\n\n\nLearn the basics of natural dyeing with the invasive common buckthorn. Participants will learn about the plant\, how to process for dye and take home their own naturally dyed textile.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/buckthorn-dye-workshop/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods Wellness Center\, 6350 West Devon Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,North Cook County,Volunteer,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20251115T233347Z
CREATED:20250814T184000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T233347Z
UID:10011107-1762596000-1762603200@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:River Trail Workday: Seeds and Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to collect native seeds and disperse them for restoration. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10-15 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/river-trail-workday-seeds-and-stewardship/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Gardening,North Cook County,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T113000
DTSTAMP:20250815T032558Z
CREATED:20250815T032558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T032558Z
UID:10011178-1762507800-1762515000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Fire Ecology 101
DESCRIPTION:Learn about prescribed fire\, why we do it\, how it’s done and what effects it has during a 1.5-mile walk. Grove 1.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fire-ecology-101/
LOCATION:Red Gate Woods
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Southwest Cook County,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.711653922308;-87.914184240057
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T130000
DTSTAMP:20250815T104956Z
CREATED:20250815T104956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T104956Z
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SUMMARY:Queen’s Quest
DESCRIPTION:Little is known about overwintering bumblebees\, so let’s help science by participating in the Queens Quest survey.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/queens-quest/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Southwest Cook County,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T170000
DTSTAMP:20251025T010950Z
CREATED:20251025T010950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T010950Z
UID:10011435-1761487200-1761498000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Dr. Jane Goodall Memorial Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join the Jane Goodall Institute and the Forest Preserves of Cook County for a community memorial honoring Dr. Jane Goodall’s extraordinary life — a life dedicated to compassion\, curiosity and caring for the natural world. (Grove #1) \nTogether\, we’ll gather outdoors in one of Chicago’s most beautiful forest preserves to celebrate Dr. Jane’s deep connection to nature. This event\, will include several meaningful ways to give back in her honor\, for those who wish to participate. \nActivities include: \n\nNature journaling\nLitter pickup\nDog and nature walk\nSpeaking program at 3:30 pm\n\nFamilies\, friends\, students and community members of all ages are encouraged to attend and take part in continuing Dr. Jane’s legacy of hope and stewardship.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/dr-jane-goodall-memorial-gathering/
LOCATION:LaBagh Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,North Cook County,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (North Zone)":MAILTO:northzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.97661772;-87.74509242
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T130000
DTSTAMP:20251115T233412Z
CREATED:20250815T115209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T233412Z
UID:10011282-1761386400-1761397200@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Together for Trees
DESCRIPTION:Join a volunteer activity\, take a guided walk or learn about careers in tree care and conservation! \nSchedule of Activities: \n\n10 am: Volunteer with Tree TLC – help mulch trees in the picnic grove\n10:15 am: Tree Walk – learn about different kinds of trees and how to tell them apart\n11 am: Pruning Demonstration – watch and listen as we share tips for proper pruning\n12 pm: Volunteer with Ecological Stewardship – help protect young oaks with fencing\n\nOngoing 10 am to 1 pm: \n\nMeet a Champion Tree – one of the largest of its kind in the Forest Preserves!\nInfo Fair – chat with local partners about jobs in tree care & conservation\, volunteering\, and exploring nature.\nFree Tree Saplings – take home a free tree from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District! (while supplies last)\n\nPresented with: \n\nFriends of the Chicago River\nFriends of the Forest Preserves\nImani Village\nOpenlands\nChicago Region Trees Initiative\nMajor Taylor Trail Keepers
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/together-for-trees/
LOCATION:Whistler Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Fall Color,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Oaktober,South Cook County,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Resources":MAILTO:Volunteer.FPD@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.65501256;-87.63983584
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T130000
DTSTAMP:20251115T233347Z
CREATED:20250815T023715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T233347Z
UID:10011162-1760792400-1760792400@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Seed Collecting at Wolf Road Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a prairie seed collecting workday. Ages 12 & up. Children 12-17 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/seed-collecting-at-wolf-road-prairie/
LOCATION:Wolf Road Prairie\, IL
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Gardening,Volunteer,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T143000
DTSTAMP:20251115T233347Z
CREATED:20250813T205208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T233347Z
UID:10011006-1760274000-1760279400@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Seed Collecting
DESCRIPTION:Collect native seeds in our prairies to help in the restoration process. Ages 8 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/seed-collecting-3/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Northwest Cook County,Volunteer,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T113000
DTSTAMP:20251115T233347Z
CREATED:20250813T205108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T233347Z
UID:10011005-1760263200-1760268600@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Seed Collecting
DESCRIPTION:Collect native seeds in our prairies to help in the restoration process. Ages 8 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/seed-collecting-2/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Northwest Cook County,Volunteer,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20250818T194302Z
CREATED:20250818T194302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T194302Z
UID:10011410-1760176800-1760184000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:R.I.P. Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws/loppers. Ages 18 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/r-i-p-stewardship/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southwest Cook County,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T150000
DTSTAMP:20250815T025839Z
CREATED:20250815T025839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T025839Z
UID:10011171-1759575600-1759590000@fpdcc.com
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T100000
DTSTAMP:20250815T022556Z
CREATED:20250815T022505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T022556Z
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SUMMARY:Walk With a Steward
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a prairie/woodland nature walk with Master Naturalist and Site Steward Cathy Bloom. Ages 12 & up. Grove 2.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/walk-with-a-steward/
LOCATION:Schiller Woods-West
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T143000
DTSTAMP:20251115T233348Z
CREATED:20250813T153340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T233348Z
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SUMMARY:Party for the Preserves
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating National Public Lands Day\, a fun-filled event for all ages! Start your day with a refreshing prairie walk at 10:30 am\, followed by engaging family activities at 11:00 am. In the afternoon\, participate in seed collecting at 1:30 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/party-for-the-preserves-5/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Gardening,Hiking & Walking,Nature Play,Northwest Cook County,Volunteer,Youth
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Sand Ridge Campus":MAILTO:sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T150000
DTSTAMP:20250814T180441Z
CREATED:20250814T180441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T180441Z
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SUMMARY:National Clean Up Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us and help care for our natural world by making River Trail and the surrounding preserves cleaner. Supplies onsite.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/national-clean-up-day-2/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Cook County,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T140000
DTSTAMP:20250815T180501Z
CREATED:20250815T113100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T180501Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Paddling
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Chicago River for a day of introductory paddling and learn about the importance of healthy waterways.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/intro-to-paddling/
LOCATION:Wampum Lake\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Paddling,South Cook County,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)":MAILTO:southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.5715772;-87.59199747
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T145119Z
CREATED:20260512T145119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T145119Z
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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-5/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Cook County,Volunteer,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260213T022108Z
CREATED:20251114T134710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T022108Z
UID:10011715-1757757600-1757764800@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Volunteer Workday
DESCRIPTION:Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10-17 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/volunteer-workday-4/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness,North Cook County,Volunteer,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20250818T194302Z
CREATED:20250818T194302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T194302Z
UID:10011409-1757757600-1757764800@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:R.I.P. Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws/loppers. Ages 18 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/r-i-p-stewardship/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southwest Cook County,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T103000
DTSTAMP:20250815T102821Z
CREATED:20250815T102821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T102821Z
UID:10011234-1757241000-1757241000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Macroinvertebrate Survey
DESCRIPTION:Survey for aquatic macroinvertebrates in the stream. Wear rubber boots. All ages.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/macroinvertebrate-survey/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Southwest Cook County,Volunteer
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