America 250
Events
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America’s 250th: History Hike
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)As part of America 250, join a hike that explores the stories that shaped our land, people and nation. In partnership with Village of Palos […]
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Trailside Summer Bluegrass Jam
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305As part of America 250, join this all-American music jam! Come play or listen. Make a simple musical instrument or bring your own.
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America’s Original Wildlife
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439As part of America 250, learn how iconic species helped shape America’s landscapes, ecosystems and culture. Ages 13 & up.
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Nature’s Fireworks
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010As part of America 250, catch and learn about the glowing insects of twilight on a casual guided stroll.
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Feel Free Self-Guided Reflection Hike
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646As part of America 250, explore freedom and resilience in nature while celebrating Independence Day through guided reflection prompts.
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Prairie Fireworks
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439As part of America 250, follow signs for a self-guided hike to learn about prairie influence on history, culture and its explosion of colorful flowers.
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Red, White & Black
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473As part of America 250, join us for a walk and presentation to search for local woodpeckers and learn about their amazing traits.
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Freedom in Nature Self-Guided Reflection Hike
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473As part of America 250, explore freedom and resilience in nature while celebrating Independence Day through guided reflection prompts along the trail.
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Red, White and Whooo
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062As part of America 250, join us for an up-close look at one of our owls on our national holiday.
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Red, White & Blue Nature Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305As part of America 250, join a naturalist for a guided hike on our trails and look for our nation’s flag colors in nature.
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Red, White and Whooo
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062As part of America 250, join us for an up-close look at one of our owls on our national holiday.
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Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305As part of America 250, listen to a children’s book read aloud, followed by an activity. An ASL interpreter will be present.
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Flickering Fireflies
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480As part of America 250: See fireflies, nature's fireworks, glow in the dark before a 1-mile adventure to catch and release these incredible creatures.
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Native American Heritage Wildflower Walk
St. Mihiel Woods-East • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)As part of America 250, honor Native American culture and focus on their deep, respectful and reciprocal relationship with the natural world.
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