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SUMMARY:Meet the Birds
DESCRIPTION:Stop by to see our birds at mealtime.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/meet-the-birds/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Birding,Education,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T130000
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SUMMARY:Spring Bees
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a short walk as we observe the unique bees that pollinate spring wildflowers.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/spring-bees/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T130000
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CREATED:20260214T015418Z
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SUMMARY:World Turtle Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate World Turtle Day with stories\, songs\, crafts and learning about our ambassador turtles!
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/world-turtle-day/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Arts & Crafts,Education,Hiking & Walking,Music,Nature Play,Northwest Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260213T223938Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T223938Z
UID:10012539-1779534000-1779537600@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Wellness in the Woods: Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free one-hour class focused on building stability\, flexibility and relaxation through the practices of breath-work\, mindful movement and meditation. Liz\, from Serendipity Yoga and Wellness in Homewood\, will help you bring balance and ease to your mind and body through a series of seated\, kneeling\, lying and standing poses. Please come dressed comfortably in active wear with your yoga mat and a blanket/towel for kneeling (if you have one). The class will be held indoors.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/wellness-in-the-woods-yoga-14/
LOCATION:Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion\, S Western Ave & W 87th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Fitness,South Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)":MAILTO:southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T110000
DTSTAMP:20260209T202138Z
CREATED:20260209T202138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T202138Z
UID:10012385-1779534000-1779534000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Meet Our Ambassador Animals
DESCRIPTION:Meet the animals that call Crabtree home.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/meet-our-ambassador-animals-18/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Education,Northwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260515T210556Z
CREATED:20260214T082300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T210556Z
UID:10012628-1779530400-1779530400@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Flippin’ Logs\, Lookin’ for Frogs (& Bugs!)
DESCRIPTION:Discover who lives under logs in the woods. Worms and bugs abound! Family program.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/flippin-logs-lookin-for-frogs-bugs/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Hiking & Walking,Nature Play,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T080000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Learn about spring bird migration patterns and look for local and migrant birds. Limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels of birding skills welcome!
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bird-walk-23/
LOCATION:Eggers Grove\, IL
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Hiking & Walking,South Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)":MAILTO:southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.68965448;-87.52772533
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T080000
DTSTAMP:20260213T173242Z
CREATED:20260213T172934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T173242Z
UID:10012523-1779523200-1779523200@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Sagawau’s trails while spotting and identifying birds. All birding levels welcome. Binoculars available for loan. Ages 13 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bird-walk-25/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T193000
DTSTAMP:20260213T014540Z
CREATED:20260213T013945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T014540Z
UID:10012405-1779384600-1779391800@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Crafting Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join a community of crafters to work on projects together! BYO-materials. Limited supplies available. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/crafting-circle-6/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods Wellness Center\, 6350 West Devon Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,North Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (North Zone)":MAILTO:northzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T180000
DTSTAMP:20260317T153726Z
CREATED:20260213T225027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T153726Z
UID:10012542-1779381000-1779386400@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Minecraft Geology
DESCRIPTION:Minecraft is coming to the Forest Preserves\, and we want to showcase the community’s creativity. We will be selecting some builds to be shown during our event! If you’re interested in showing off your talent\, take a screenshot of your build and email it to SouthZoneProgram@cookcountyil.gov\, along with the name (optional)\, age of the builder\, and the title of the build\, for a chance to see your work at our event. 
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/minecraft-geology/
LOCATION:Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion\, S Western Ave & W 87th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Nature Play,South Cook County,Youth
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)":MAILTO:southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T163000
DTSTAMP:20260213T150503Z
CREATED:20260213T150440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T150503Z
UID:10012465-1779373800-1779381000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Thursdays in Nature: Birds
DESCRIPTION:Connect to nature through fun-themed activities and crafts for adults and kids. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/thursdays-in-nature-birds/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Birding,Central Cook County,Education,Nature Play,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260215T050739Z
CREATED:20260215T050739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T050739Z
UID:10012645-1779357600-1779368400@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Nature Play Day
DESCRIPTION:Bring your little ones for open nature play. Enjoy the play space while helping your children connect with nature.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/nature-play-day-11/
LOCATION:Swallow Cliff Woods-North\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Nature Play,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods,Youth
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T093000
DTSTAMP:20260209T195648Z
CREATED:20260209T195648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T195648Z
UID:10012365-1779355800-1779355800@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Baby Buds
DESCRIPTION:Join us for nature-themed interactive songs and stories. Ages 0-23 months w/ adult. Tickets first come\, first served.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/baby-buds-14/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Music,Nature Play,Northwest Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T140000
DTSTAMP:20260209T200124Z
CREATED:20251114T054148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T200124Z
UID:10012377-1779285600-1779285600@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:2 Miles at 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon walk. Ages 18 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/2-miles-at-2-3/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Northwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260214T074625Z
CREATED:20260214T074420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T074625Z
UID:10012616-1779271200-1779282000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Nature Play Day
DESCRIPTION:Bring your little ones for open nature play. Enjoy the play space while helping your children connect with nature. Grove 7.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/nature-play-day-10/
LOCATION:Bemis Woods-South\, IL
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education,Nature Play,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.82217408;-87.909561
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T090000
DTSTAMP:20260512T202227Z
CREATED:20251114T120749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T202227Z
UID:10012452-1779267600-1779267600@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Senior Fitness Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join other seniors for a gentle\, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen\, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/senior-fitness/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Senior,Wellness in the Woods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260215T220744Z
CREATED:20260215T220744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T220744Z
UID:10012667-1779222600-1779222600@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Moon in the Twins
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a stargazing night as a waxing gibbous moon glows near Jupiter and Venus in the constellation Gemini.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/moon-in-the-twins/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T201500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T201500
DTSTAMP:20260515T210529Z
CREATED:20260214T015125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T210529Z
UID:10012577-1779221700-1779221700@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Community Science: Frog Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Learn about frogs from their calls\, then listen for them on a 2-mile walk with stops. Ages 10 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/community-science-frog-monitoring-2/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Education,Hiking & Walking,Northwest Cook County,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T100000
DTSTAMP:20260320T210519Z
CREATED:20260215T050511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T210519Z
UID:10012644-1779184800-1779184800@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Decomposition in the Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join a 2.5-mile walk and learn about decomposition\, fungi and the importance of decay in the forest.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/decomposition-in-the-forest/
LOCATION:Country Lane Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.71608297;-87.86346347
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T093000
DTSTAMP:20260214T065011Z
CREATED:20260214T065011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T065011Z
UID:10012598-1779096600-1779096600@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Monday Morning Mood Booster
DESCRIPTION:Fight the Monday blues and join us for a walk in nature.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/monday-morning-mood-booster-3/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Hiking & Walking,North Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180641Z
CREATED:20260214T070538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T180641Z
UID:10012604-1779024600-1779024600@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Asian American Heritage Month Performance
DESCRIPTION:Mandala Arts brings Pan Asian music and dance to River Trail\, inspired by stories of kinship with the forest.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/asian-american-heritage-month-performance/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,History & Culture,Music,North Cook County,Storytelling
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T205733Z
CREATED:20260216T001212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T205733Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Banding
DESCRIPTION:Observe the scientific process of bird banding. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bird-banding-6/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260217T214913Z
CREATED:20260216T011009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T214913Z
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SUMMARY:Wee Wonders: Migration
DESCRIPTION:Experience the wonder of spring bird migration through stories\, art and a guided walk. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/wee-wonders-migration-4/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Birding,Education,Hiking & Walking,Nature Play,South Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260305T210903Z
CREATED:20260214T014736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T210903Z
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SUMMARY:Woodland Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:Delight in the beauty of spring ephemeral flowers on a guided walk.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/woodland-wildflowers/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,Northwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260213T044825Z
CREATED:20260213T044825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T044825Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Therapy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a mindful and mediative guided nature walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen\, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/forest-therapy-walk-3/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Hiking & Walking,Wellness in the Woods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T110000
DTSTAMP:20260215T220525Z
CREATED:20260215T220525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T220525Z
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SUMMARY:Springtime Stories
DESCRIPTION:The Naperville Chinese Storytellers share stories in Chinese followed by nature-based art and activities. Ages 3 & up w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/springtime-stories-2/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,History & Culture,Nature Play,Southwest Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T103000
DTSTAMP:20260214T070301Z
CREATED:20260214T070223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T070301Z
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SUMMARY:Springtime Walk
DESCRIPTION:Discover and discuss the highlights of the season. All ages.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/springtime-walk-3/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,North Cook County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T113000
DTSTAMP:20260215T220223Z
CREATED:20260215T220223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T220223Z
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SUMMARY:Hidden Lives of Fungi
DESCRIPTION:Explore the roles and lifecycles that fungi play in our forests on this informative 1-mile walk. Ages 10 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/hidden-lives-of-fungi-3/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T205055Z
CREATED:20260213T145646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T205055Z
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SUMMARY:Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Help us restore habitat and control invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up; ages 12-17 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/restoration-workday-30/
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:20260517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T080000
DTSTAMP:20260515T175732Z
CREATED:20260214T062349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T175732Z
UID:10012584-1779004800-1779004800@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Des Plaines Canoe and Kayak Marathon
DESCRIPTION:Join the second oldest continual canoe race in the United States! Race begins at W Oak Spring Rd and ends at Dam No. 2 Woods.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/des-plaines-canoe-and-kayak-marathon-3/
LOCATION:Dam No. 2 Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Fitness,North Cook County,Paddling,Wellness in the Woods
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (North Zone)":MAILTO:northzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:42.08352038;-87.89184008
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