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SUMMARY:Teen Exploration Day: Archery
DESCRIPTION:Learn from certified staff and try your hand at archery. Ages 10 & up. Junior archery available for children under 10. Grove 5.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/teen-exploration-day-archery/
LOCATION:Dan Ryan Woods-Central\, IL
CATEGORIES:Archery,Nature Play,South Cook County,Youth
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SUMMARY:Breast Cancer Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Stop by our resource tables to learn more about breast cancer. Presented with Advocate Health Care.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/breast-cancer-awareness-2/
LOCATION:Swallow Cliff Woods-North\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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SUMMARY:Chair Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Explore gentle postures\, breathwork\, meditation and deep relaxation with Karen Fotopoulos\, a registered yoga teacher from Discover Yoga with Karen. 18 and up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/chair-yoga-2/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Northwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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SUMMARY:Wee Wandering Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Read a story\, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages 2 to 6 with an adult. Tickets are available on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/wee-wandering-wednesdays-9/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Nature Play,Northwest Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Preserves
DESCRIPTION:Weekly yoga class for all ages and skill levels. Led by Kim Weber of Be Lightfooted.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/yoga-in-the-preserves/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods Wellness Center\, 6350 West Devon Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness,North Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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SUMMARY:Children's Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud\, followed by an activity.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/childrens-storytime-13/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods Pavilion\, Chicago Ave\, west of Thatcher Ave\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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SUMMARY:Senior Fitness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Moderately paced\, 1-mile fitness walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteer. Ages 55 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/senior-fitness-walk-3/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods Pavilion\, Chicago Ave\, west of Thatcher Ave\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Senior,Wellness in the Woods
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SUMMARY:Children’s Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Discovering yoga through story\, song and various yoga poses that will engage the use of imagination and all the senses. Program provided by Karen Fotopoulos\, a registered yoga teacher from Discover Yoga with Karen.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/childrens-yoga/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Music,Northwest Cook County,Storytelling,Wellness in the Woods,Youth
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Connections
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles\, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/wildlife-connections/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Education,North Cook County
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SUMMARY:Garden Day
DESCRIPTION:Want to get your hands dirty? Help us grow the Trickster Cultural Center gardens! Call 847-301-2090 for more info.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/garden-day-3/
LOCATION:Rolling Knolls\, 11N260 Rohrssen Rd\, Elgin\, IL\, 60120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Northwest Cook County
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SUMMARY:Small Serendipity
DESCRIPTION:Nature stories\, crafts\, and activities. Children ages 3-6 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/small-serendipity-3/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Nature Play,North Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Mornings are for the Birds!
DESCRIPTION:Observe fall migrants visiting Sand Ridge during their journey south for winter.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/tuesday-mornings-are-for-the-birds-5/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,South Cook County
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SUMMARY:Hispanic Heritage Month Nature Art Studio
DESCRIPTION:Create art inspired by renowned Hispanic artists. All ages. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/hispanic-heritage-month-nature-art-studio/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,History & Culture,Northwest Cook County
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SUMMARY:Sounds Like Fall
DESCRIPTION:Take your little one on a playful\, music-filled nature walk. Ages 3-6 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/sounds-like-fall-4/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking & Walking,Music,Nature Play,Southwest Cook County,Youth
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SUMMARY:Sounds Like Fall
DESCRIPTION:Take your little one on a playful\, music-filled nature walk. Ages 3-6 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/sounds-like-fall-3/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking & Walking,Music,Nature Play,Southwest Cook County,Youth
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SUMMARY:What’s On The Menu?
DESCRIPTION:Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/whats-on-the-menu/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Education,North Cook County
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SUMMARY:Sugar Shack Time Machine
DESCRIPTION:Travel through time as we open our sugar shack and learn about the history of maple syrup.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/sugar-shack-time-machine/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,History & Culture,Maple Syrup,North Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T212340Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Therapy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a mindful meditation and guided forest therapy walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteers.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/forest-therapy-walk-11/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods Pavilion\, Chicago Ave\, west of Thatcher Ave\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Hiking & Walking,Wellness in the Woods
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SUMMARY:Oak-tober
DESCRIPTION:Learn what makes oak trees special.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/oak-tober/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Education,Northwest Cook County
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T155107Z
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SUMMARY:Red Gate Woods: The Dawning of the Atomic Age
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the world’s first nuclear reactor from scientist\, Dave Dolak. Presentation at Sagawau before strenuous hike at Red Gate Woods. Ages 18 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/red-gate-woods-the-dawning-of-the-atomic-age-2/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T150000
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SUMMARY:What’s On The Menu?
DESCRIPTION:Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/whats-on-the-menu/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Education,North Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260813T220043Z
CREATED:20260813T215956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T220043Z
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SUMMARY:Animal Enrichment Studio
DESCRIPTION:Learn about animal behavior while crafting enrichment items ambassador animals! Ages 10 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/animal-enrichment-studio-9/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T133000
DTSTAMP:20260811T143440Z
CREATED:20260811T143440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T143440Z
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SUMMARY:Live Healthy\, Discover Nature! Walk
DESCRIPTION:Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4-mile walk.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/live-healthy-discover-nature-walk-3/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,South Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T160000
DTSTAMP:20261001T204719Z
CREATED:20260813T174121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T204719Z
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SUMMARY:Paddle at Beaubien Woods
DESCRIPTION:Registration for paddling is now closed. Guided fishing will be available on land; RSVPs are appreciated. Contact us at 708-771-9632 or SouthZoneProgram@cookcountyil.gov.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/paddle-at-beaubien-woods-2/
LOCATION:Beaubien Woods Boat Launch
CATEGORIES:Education,Fitness,Paddling,South Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)":MAILTO:southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.6553645;-87.591263
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260817T190658Z
CREATED:20260812T181821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T190658Z
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SUMMARY:Pumpkinpalooza
DESCRIPTION:Paint pumpkins and bowl\, dye buckthorn\, play ring toss\, maneuver through a fall-themed obstacle course\, and more! Supplies limited.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/pumpkinpalooza/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Nature Play,North Cook County,Sustainability,Wellness in the Woods,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260828T145712Z
CREATED:20260827T211709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T145712Z
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SUMMARY:Listening to Nature
DESCRIPTION:W. Long will lead us in an exploration of the soundscape via the trails of the Sagawau Environmental Learning Center. Ages 13 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/listening-to-nature-2/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260814T152612Z
CREATED:20260814T152612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T152612Z
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SUMMARY:Arach-tober: The Return of the Eight-legged Creatures
DESCRIPTION:Learn about spiders and why they aren’t so scary.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/arach-tober-the-return-of-the-eight-legged-creatures/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Education,Southwest Cook County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260814T150654Z
CREATED:20260814T150654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T150654Z
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SUMMARY:Nuts About Nature
DESCRIPTION:Explore the grounds to find native nuts and learn how animals use them for food and survival.sq
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/nuts-about-nature-2/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,Nature Play,Southwest Cook County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260925T222127Z
CREATED:20260812T201859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T222127Z
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SUMMARY:73rd Annual Powwow
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Native American culture and enjoy traditional Powwow\, food and more. Presented with American Indian Center of Chicago. Grove 9
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/73rd-annual-powwow/
LOCATION:Schiller Woods-East
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Central Cook County,Education,History & Culture,Music,Nature Play,Senior,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.9524262;-87.8421955
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