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SUMMARY:Be a Better Birder: Getting Started
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to start birding! Build your birding kit and learn where you can find resources.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/be-a-better-birder-getting-started-3/
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Becker":MAILTO:Jessica.becker@cookcountyil.gov
LOCATION:https://tinyurl.com/bepn6p3u
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T193000
DTSTAMP:20251202T161111Z
CREATED:20251114T223155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T161111Z
UID:10011814-1769103000-1769110200@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Woodworking with Invasives
DESCRIPTION:Repurpose common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10-16 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/woodworking-with-invasives-2/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods Wellness Center\, 6350 West Devon Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,North Cook County,Sustainability,Volunteer,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T200000
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CREATED:20251113T220151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T160025Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Open Climb
DESCRIPTION:Scale Camp Sullivan’s indoor climbing wall! Participants must weigh over 40 lbs. Adult supervision and waiver required. Accessible equipment available. Open 4 to 8 pm.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/winter-open-climb-2/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:Camp Sullivan\, 14630 Oak Park Ave\, Oak Forest\, IL\, 60452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adaptive Recreation,Fitness,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpdcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/camp-sullivan-climbing-wall-nov16.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Forest Preserves of Cook County Campgrounds":MAILTO:experience.camping@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.62547112;-87.7875399
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T093000
DTSTAMP:20251113T171842Z
CREATED:20251113T171842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T171842Z
UID:10011451-1769070600-1769074200@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Winter Roving Birdwatch
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Giant’s Hollow Trail to walk\, talk and birdwatch.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/winter-roving-birdwatch-3/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Hiking & Walking,Northwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T190000
DTSTAMP:20251114T184406Z
CREATED:20251114T184406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T184406Z
UID:10011783-1769014800-1769022000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Fiber Arts/Cozy Crafting
DESCRIPTION:Bring your own project or learn to crochet\, knit\, cross-stitch and more. Materials provided. Ages 13 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fiber-arts-cozy-crafting-3/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,South Cook County
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpdcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/thatcher-woods-weaving-workshop-nov24.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sand Ridge Campus":MAILTO:sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260209T200124Z
CREATED:20251114T054148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T200124Z
UID:10011566-1769004000-1769004000@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-2-3/2026-01-21/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T123000
DTSTAMP:20251119T223951Z
CREATED:20251113T213523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T223951Z
UID:10012149-1768991400-1768998600@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Cozy Campground Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join this camping themed book club!
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/cozy-campground-book-club-2/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Camp Reinberg\, 1801 N Quentin Rd\, Palatine\, IL\, 60074\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camping,Northwest Cook County
ORGANIZER;CN="Forest Preserves of Cook County Campgrounds":MAILTO:experience.camping@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T120000
DTSTAMP:20251115T230808Z
CREATED:20251115T021222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T230808Z
UID:10011843-1768989600-1768996800@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:DIY Weather Station
DESCRIPTION:Learn the importance of weather and climate data\, and how to set up a weather station. Ages 18 & up. Grove 7.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/diy-weather-station/
LOCATION:Bemis Woods-South\, IL
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpdcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/volunteer-resource-center-winter-tree-id-training-dan-kasberger-mar19.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Central Zone)":MAILTO:centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.82217408;-87.909561
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T100000
DTSTAMP:20251114T053740Z
CREATED:20251114T053740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T053740Z
UID:10011558-1768989600-1768989600@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Wee Wanderer Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Tickets on first-come\, first-served basis. Ages 2-6 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/wee-wanderer-wednesdays-4/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Nature Play,Northwest Cook County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T090000
DTSTAMP:20260512T202227Z
CREATED:20251114T120749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T202227Z
UID:10011620-1768986000-1768986000@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/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Senior,Wellness in the Woods
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpdcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/senior-walk-thatcher-woods-group-03-jul25.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T130000
DTSTAMP:20251119T223642Z
CREATED:20251119T223625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T223642Z
UID:10012144-1768914000-1768914000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Prairie Pages Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join our new adult nature book club with the Barrington Area Library! Discuss a nature novel with other readers and the Barrington Area Library while taking a deeper dive into natural themes with a naturalist. This month’s book: The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year by Margaret Renkl. Copies available through the Barrington Area Library.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/prairie-pages-book-club/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Northwest Cook County,Storytelling
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpdcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/crabtree-nature-center-photography-may13.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260118T173014Z
CREATED:20251115T012646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T173014Z
UID:10011825-1768827600-1768834800@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Martin Luther King\, Jr. National Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:Make River Trail better on this official day of community service. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10-17 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/martin-luther-king-jr-national-day-of-service-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:20260119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T150000
DTSTAMP:20251114T155952Z
CREATED:20251114T155952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T155952Z
UID:10011764-1768827600-1768834800@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:MLK Service Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Unwind and relax after your day of service and enjoy hot cocoa and refreshments in a cozy setting.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/mlk-service-celebration/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:History & Culture,Southwest Cook County,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpdcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/mlk-service-day-celebration-1400x800-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260118T060037Z
CREATED:20251114T073820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T060037Z
UID:10011612-1768824000-1768831200@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:MLK Teen Day Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Put on some gloves and join us to remove invasive species & earn service hours. Tools provided.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/mlk-teen-day-restoration/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:History & Culture,Northwest Cook County,Volunteer,Youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpdcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/mlk-service-day-celebration-1400x800-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T130000
DTSTAMP:20251119T222551Z
CREATED:20251114T162241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T222551Z
UID:10011774-1768816800-1768827600@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:MLK Jr. Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of crafts\, cocoa\, and a clothing drive! For groups of 10 or more\, email Kelvin.Boyd@cookcountyil.gov.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/mlk-jr-day-of-service-2/
LOCATION:Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion\, S Western Ave & W 87th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,South Cook County,Sustainability,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelvin Boyd":MAILTO:kelvin.boyd@cookcountyil.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260119T154819Z
CREATED:20251114T184718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T154819Z
UID:10011786-1768816800-1768824000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Restoration & S’mores Series
DESCRIPTION:Remove invasive species and participate in a brush pile burn. Followed by s’mores. Earn service-learning hours. Ages 12 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/holiday-restoration-smores-series/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:South Cook County,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sand Ridge Campus":MAILTO:sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260119T154743Z
CREATED:20251114T190203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T154743Z
UID:10011793-1768813200-1768831200@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:MLK\, Jr. Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:Participate in a self-led litter pick-up. Earn service-learning hours. Garbage bags and disposable gloves are available.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/mlk-jr-day-of-service-3/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:History & Culture,South Cook County,Sustainability,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpdcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/mlk-service-day-celebration-1400x800-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sand Ridge Campus":MAILTO:sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.60593301;-87.56574946
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T133000
DTSTAMP:20251115T231330Z
CREATED:20251114T155716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T231330Z
UID:10011763-1768743000-1768743000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Where in Winter
DESCRIPTION:Life in our preserves doesn’t hibernate when the cold sets in—our wildest residents have clever tricks to make it through winter. Curious how they do it? Come discover their survival secrets!
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/where-in-winter/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Southwest Cook County
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpdcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/photo-meetup-little-red-schoolhouse-group-16-jan13-1.jpg
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T133000
DTSTAMP:20251124T164656Z
CREATED:20251114T140655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T164656Z
UID:10011726-1768743000-1768743000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Animal Encounter
DESCRIPTION:Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our ambassador animals.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/animal-encounter-7/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Education,North Cook County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T130000
DTSTAMP:20251115T232136Z
CREATED:20251115T232136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T232136Z
UID:10012140-1768741200-1768741200@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Wee Wonders: Snowflakes
DESCRIPTION:Learn about nature through sensory experiences\, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/wee-wonders-snowflakes-3/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Nature Play,South Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpdcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/maple-syrup-fest-river-trail-children-mar13.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sand Ridge Campus":MAILTO:sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260114T151851Z
CREATED:20251115T035730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T151851Z
UID:10012005-1768741200-1768741200@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Winter Trees
DESCRIPTION:Join a nature expert as we discover ways to identify trees in winter.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/winter-trees/
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
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SUMMARY:Picidae
DESCRIPTION:Come for a short presentation and a stroll. Learn how woodpeckers are well adapted for their environment.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/picidae/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Hiking & Walking,Northwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T224253Z
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SUMMARY:Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Help us remove invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up. Ages 12-17 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/restoration-workday-18/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T090000
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SUMMARY:Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons (Snow Dependent)
DESCRIPTION:Learn to ski with a certified Professional Ski Instructor of America. Ages 12 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/beginner-cross-country-ski-lessons/2026-01-18/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cross-Country Skiing,Fitness,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260112T183913Z
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SUMMARY:Birds and Bracelets
DESCRIPTION:Make bracelets while learning about your favorite birds. Registration required at 1-630-257-2045.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/birds-and-bracelets/
LOCATION:Sagawau Environmental Learning Center\, 12545 W 111th St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Birding,Education,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T143000
DTSTAMP:20251115T224242Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T224242Z
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SUMMARY:MLK Day of Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Give back this MLK day. Join us for a litter clean up and restoration workday by stewarding your preserve.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/mlk-day-of-stewardship/
LOCATION:Evans Field
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,History & Culture,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T110000
DTSTAMP:20251114T155515Z
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SUMMARY:Feeding Time
DESCRIPTION:Discover the diets and habitats of our ambassador animals and watch an engaging feeding demonstration.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/feeding-time-6/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Education,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T140000
DTSTAMP:20251114T163454Z
CREATED:20251114T163454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T163454Z
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SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service & Brush Pile Burn
DESCRIPTION:Learn what it takes to keep our forest health and remove invasive plant species. S’mores provided.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/mlk-day-of-service-brush-pile-burn/
LOCATION:Eggers Grove\, IL
CATEGORIES:History & Culture,South Cook County,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T120000
DTSTAMP:20251114T222835Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T222835Z
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SUMMARY:MLK Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Give back and join the community for a litter clean up to commemorate Martin Luther King\, Jr. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/mlk-service-day/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods Wellness Center\, 6350 West Devon Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60646\, United States
CATEGORIES:History & Culture,North Cook County,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T120000
DTSTAMP:20251115T224231Z
CREATED:20251114T060037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T224231Z
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SUMMARY:Restoration Workday
DESCRIPTION:Help us remove invasive species. Equipment provided. High schoolers may earn service hours. Ages 8 & up\, 8-17 w/ adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/restoration-workday-14/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Northwest Cook County,Volunteer
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