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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/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:Thatcher Woods
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Senior,Wellness in the Woods
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SUMMARY:Meet Our Ambassador Animals
DESCRIPTION:Meet the animals that call Crabtree home.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/meet-our-ambassador-animals-8/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Animal Ambassador,Education,Northwest Cook County
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T190000
DTSTAMP:20250815T124906Z
CREATED:20250815T124906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T124906Z
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SUMMARY:Scarves\, Hats & What-have-yous
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy knitting and crochet fiber arts in a relaxing\, natural environment. Bring your own materials or use ours.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/scarves-hats-what-have-yous/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,South Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T133000
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DTSTAMP:20250814T185358Z
CREATED:20250814T185358Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Bark Adventure
DESCRIPTION:How do you identify a tree without its leaves? Learn by inspecting tree bark. Ages 8 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/tree-bark-adventure/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,North Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T130000
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SUMMARY:Seasonal Fun with Go Ape!
DESCRIPTION:Join Go Ape! for a fun filled afternoon of seasonal activities. The program will kick-off with circle time\, followed by various table-top activities.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/seasonal-fun-with-go-ape/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Play,Southwest Cook County,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T110000
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SUMMARY:Feed the Birds
DESCRIPTION:Build a bird feeder and learn about the best food and landscape elements for winter birds. Ages 13 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/feed-the-birds/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Birding,Central Cook County,Education
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SUMMARY:ESL Meetup: Turkey Trot Walk
DESCRIPTION:Take a guided walk with other English Language Learners and discuss nature-related topics with other adult English Language Learners. All ages.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/esl-meetup-turkey-trot-walk/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Education,Fall Color,Hiking & Walking,Northwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251128T133000
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SUMMARY:Annual Turkey Trot Hike
DESCRIPTION:Walk off that extra helping of turkey and stuffing on this post-holiday hike along scenic trails. All ages.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/annual-turkey-trot-hike/
LOCATION:Trailside Museum of Natural History\, 738 Thatcher Avenue\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Cook County,Hiking & Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251126T140000
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SUMMARY:Teen Exploration Day: Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION:Use nature to inspire art. Try your hand at a variety of arts and crafts. Ages 13-19.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/teen-exploration-day-crafternoon-2/
LOCATION:Camp Sullivan\, 14630 Oak Park Ave\, Oak Forest\, IL\, 60452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,South Cook County,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (South Zone)":MAILTO:southzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T110000
DTSTAMP:20251119T222956Z
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SUMMARY:QPR Suicide Prevention Training
DESCRIPTION:Presented with the Kenneth Young Center
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/qpr-suicide-prevention-training-3/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Education,Northwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T100000
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SUMMARY:Waterfowl Watch
DESCRIPTION:See migrating waterfowl on some of the wetlands. Ages 13 & up. Binoculars provided.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/waterfowl-watch-2/2025-11-24/
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:20251123T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T133000
DTSTAMP:20250815T135026Z
CREATED:20250814T185205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T135026Z
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SUMMARY:Nocturnal Hunters – Owls
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the different attributes that make owls unique and fascinating.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/nocturnal-hunters-owls/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,North Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T150000
DTSTAMP:20250815T140218Z
CREATED:20250814T142430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T140218Z
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SUMMARY:Four Seasons Walk Series: Fall Forest Bathing
DESCRIPTION:Join Gayle Byck from In Tune with Nature to form a deeper connection to nature on this forest bathing journey. Experience forest bathing\, or shinrin-yoku\, which is a form of therapeutic relaxation in which your senses are immersed in nature to relax\, heighten awareness\, and form a deeper connection to nature. Forest bathing on the same trail each season allows participants to see and experience how the forest changes with the seasons. The November walk – just before Thanksgiving – will focus on gratitude.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/four-seasons-walk-series-fall-forest-bathing/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Northwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T130000
DTSTAMP:20250820T225043Z
CREATED:20250815T121455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T225043Z
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SUMMARY:Wee Wonders: Owls!
DESCRIPTION:Learn about nature through sensory experiences\, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/wee-wonders-owls-2/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Birding,Education,Nature Play,South Cook County,Storytelling,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T130000
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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:20251123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T100000
DTSTAMP:20251022T195454Z
CREATED:20250815T124621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T195454Z
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SUMMARY:Earth & Echo: A Black Nature Poetry Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Discussion on Black Nature: Four Centuries of African American Nature Poetry by Camille Dungy. Must bring own copy. Presented by the Mbwakawen Harambee Collective.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/earth-echo-a-black-nature-poetry-gathering/
LOCATION:Sand Ridge Nature Center\, 15891 S Paxton Ave\, South Holland\, IL\, 60473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,History & Culture,South Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T130000
DTSTAMP:20250815T110124Z
CREATED:20250815T110124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T110124Z
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SUMMARY:Going for Galls
DESCRIPTION:For gall-building insects\, home is where you make it. Join us for a survey of these cryptic insects.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/going-for-galls/
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:20251122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T130000
DTSTAMP:20250815T141042Z
CREATED:20250812T175527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T141042Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Our Ambassador Animals
DESCRIPTION:Meet the animals that call Crabtree home.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/meet-our-ambassador-animals-7/2025-11-22/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Adaptive Recreation,Animal Ambassador,Education,Northwest Cook County
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T110000
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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-5/2025-11-22/
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:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T140000
DTSTAMP:20251115T233347Z
CREATED:20250815T120353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T233347Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Swap & Plant Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Plant lovers unite! Native plant presentations are followed by seed and plant sharing. Bring a mug; warm beverages provided.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/seed-swap-plant-exchange/
LOCATION:Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion\, S Western Ave & W 87th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation@Home,Education,Gardening,South Cook County,Sustainability
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T210000
DTSTAMP:20250818T185628Z
CREATED:20250814T141606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T185628Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Night: Queer Trivia
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to test their knowledge of animal gender fluidity and courtship. Enjoy comradery in nature around the campfire.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/pride-night-queer-trivia/
LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Campfire,Education,History & Culture,Northwest Cook County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T190000
DTSTAMP:20250814T185048Z
CREATED:20250814T185048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T185048Z
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SUMMARY:River Trail Nightlife: Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided walk on our trail to search for local owls. Register by 11/19. Ages 8 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/river-trail-nightlife-owl-prowl-5/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Hiking & Walking,North Cook County
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T170000
DTSTAMP:20250814T185003Z
CREATED:20250814T185003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T185003Z
UID:10011111-1763744400-1763744400@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:River Trail Nightlife: Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided walk on our trail to search for local owls. Register by 11/19. Ages 8 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/river-trail-nightlife-owl-prowl-4/
LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Hiking & Walking,North Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T193000
DTSTAMP:20250815T135044Z
CREATED:20250815T102138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T135044Z
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SUMMARY:Thankful for the Dark Sky
DESCRIPTION:Stroll beneath the dark sky and offer gratitude to Mother Nature for this beautiful experience during a 2-mile hike.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/thankful-for-the-dark-sky/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T180000
DTSTAMP:20250815T120158Z
CREATED:20250815T120158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T120158Z
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SUMMARY:National Native American Heritage Month History Walk
DESCRIPTION:Take a stroll and learn the origin of the name Sauk Woods. 3.4 miles.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/national-native-american-heritage-month-history-walk/
LOCATION:Sauk Trail Woods-Central\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,South Cook County,Storytelling
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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:20251120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T180000
DTSTAMP:20250811T150922Z
CREATED:20250811T150922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T150922Z
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SUMMARY:Be a Better Birder: Tips for Learning to Identify Bird Sounds
DESCRIPTION:Learn the skills needed to identify local bird songs.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/be-a-better-birder-tips-for-learning-to-identify-bird-sounds/
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Becker":MAILTO:Jessica.becker@cookcountyil.gov
LOCATION:https://tinyurl.com/2vfac77m
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T190000
DTSTAMP:20250821T195103Z
CREATED:20250815T153802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T195103Z
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SUMMARY:Crafternoon: Embroidery
DESCRIPTION:Use nature to inspire art and try your hand at a craft! Supplies provided.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/crafternoon-embroidery/
LOCATION:Caldwell Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,North Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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