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SUMMARY:S’mores Party
DESCRIPTION:Make tasty treats around a campfire. Activities (weather-dependent) include crafts\, a story trail\, animal artifacts\, sledding\, snowshoeing and more. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/smores-party-2/
LOCATION:Swallow Cliff Woods-North\, IL
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Campfire,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County,Storytelling,Wellness in the Woods
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T231243Z
UID:10011746-1765274400-1765274400@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Life in Winter Hike
DESCRIPTION:Learn how life in the forest slows down but continues during the winter on a guided walk. 2.5 miles.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/life-in-winter-hike/
LOCATION:Spears Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T120000
DTSTAMP:20251115T230736Z
CREATED:20251114T151944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T230736Z
UID:10011745-1764928800-1764936000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Hibernation Day
DESCRIPTION:Learn about how animals survive winter through activities and den building. Drop in.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/hibernation-day-2/
LOCATION:Swallow Cliff Woods-North\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T120000
DTSTAMP:20251115T225831Z
CREATED:20250815T034402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T225831Z
UID:10011181-1763805600-1763812800@fpdcc.com
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T203000
DTSTAMP:20251112T201009Z
CREATED:20250815T033337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T201009Z
UID:10011180-1763578800-1763584200@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Cheers to Nature
DESCRIPTION:BYOB and enjoy a relaxing evening with a naturalist as they discuss current topics about the environment. Ages 21 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/cheers-to-nature/
LOCATION:Swallow Cliff Woods-North\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Southwest Cook County,Sustainability,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpdcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/swallow-cliff-pavilion-oct15.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T150000
DTSTAMP:20250815T032957Z
CREATED:20250815T032957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T032957Z
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SUMMARY:Snowflake Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to make their own paper animal snowflakes to take home. Age 10 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/snowflake-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Swallow Cliff Woods-North\, IL
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Southwest Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T113000
DTSTAMP:20250815T032558Z
CREATED:20250815T032558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T032558Z
UID:10011178-1762507800-1762515000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Fire Ecology 101
DESCRIPTION:Learn about prescribed fire\, why we do it\, how it’s done and what effects it has during a 1.5-mile walk. Grove 1.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fire-ecology-101/
LOCATION:Red Gate Woods
CATEGORIES:Education,Hiking & Walking,History & Culture,Southwest Cook County,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T080000
DTSTAMP:20250815T032156Z
CREATED:20250815T032156Z
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SUMMARY:Fishing Derby
DESCRIPTION:Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fishing-derby-2/
LOCATION:Horsetail Lake\, IL
CATEGORIES:Fishing,Southwest Cook County
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T193000
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CREATED:20250815T031724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T165934Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Ceramics
DESCRIPTION:Create a leaf impression bowl out of clay and learn why leaves change colors. Ages 13 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fall-ceramics-2/
LOCATION:Swallow Cliff Woods-North\, IL
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Southwest Cook County
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T100000
DTSTAMP:20250818T151326Z
CREATED:20250808T145400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T151326Z
UID:10010931-1761732000-1761732000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Fitness Hike
DESCRIPTION:Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. 5 miles.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fitness-hike-25/
LOCATION:Country Lane Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpdcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wellness-woods-banner.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T130000
DTSTAMP:20250815T140626Z
CREATED:20250815T031039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T140626Z
UID:10011175-1760792400-1760792400@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Fall Color Walk
DESCRIPTION:Travel through beautiful\, wooded preserves as we look for the changing colors of fall on this 3.4-mile family-friendly walk.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fall-color-walk/
LOCATION:Palos Park Woods-North
CATEGORIES:Fall Color,Fitness,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpdcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/trailside-museum-fall-color-oct14.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.680335;-87.9139462
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T090000
DTSTAMP:20250815T132431Z
CREATED:20250815T030629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T132431Z
UID:10011174-1760778000-1760778000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Spooky Shuffle 5k/10k
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Village of Palos Park\, this race takes you through the Sag Valley Trail System.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/spooky-shuffle-5k-10k/
LOCATION:Swallow Cliff Woods-South\, IL
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Fitness,Halloween,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T190000
DTSTAMP:20250829T152854Z
CREATED:20250815T030235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T152854Z
UID:10011173-1760547600-1760554800@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Printmaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to carve your own linoleum block stamp. All materials provided. Ages 12 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/printmaking-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Swallow Cliff Woods-North\, IL
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Southwest Cook County
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T180000
DTSTAMP:20250815T030051Z
CREATED:20250815T030051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T030051Z
UID:10011172-1759852800-1759860000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Breast Cancer Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about breast cancer\, gain resources and more during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Presented by Advocate Health Care.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/breast-cancer-awareness/
LOCATION:Swallow Cliff Woods-North\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Southwest Cook County,Wellness in the Woods
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpdcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/swallow-cliff-sag-valley-trail-system-sep06.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.6807903;-87.86088567
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T150000
DTSTAMP:20250815T025839Z
CREATED:20250815T025839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T025839Z
UID:10011171-1759575600-1759590000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Awe of Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join The Nature Conservancy as they connect people to nature through environmental engagement and community partners.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/awe-of-nature/
LOCATION:Midlothian Meadows\, IL
CATEGORIES:Education,Southwest Cook County,Sustainability,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpdcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/bobolink-meadow-2-openlands-jun17.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.61029837;-87.72135835
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T120000
DTSTAMP:20250912T185456Z
CREATED:20250815T025606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185456Z
UID:10011170-1759311000-1759320000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Terrarium Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to build your own plant terrarium. Take home your own green ecosystem and watch it grow. Supplies provided. Ages 10 and up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/terrarium-building-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Swallow Cliff Woods-North\, IL
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Education,Gardening,Southwest Cook County
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.6807903;-87.86088567
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T190000
DTSTAMP:20250815T025417Z
CREATED:20250815T025248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T025417Z
UID:10011169-1758222000-1758222000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Adult Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:Bring a drink and take a guided 2-mile hike about the night sky and nocturnal animals. Ages 21 & up.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/adult-night-hike/
LOCATION:Spears Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fpdcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/bartel-grassland-landscape-moon-by-tina-ray-oct22.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
GEO:41.72661602;-87.85297377
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T093000
DTSTAMP:20250808T150234Z
CREATED:20250808T150234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T150234Z
UID:10010936-1757145600-1757151000@fpdcc.com
SUMMARY:Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Learn about fall bird migration patterns and look for local and migrant birds. Limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. 2 miles.
URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/bird-walk-15/
LOCATION:Spears Woods\, IL
CATEGORIES:Birding,Education,Hiking & Walking,Southwest Cook County
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://fpdcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/bird-the-preserves-logo-011419.gif
ORGANIZER;CN="Conservation & Experiential Programming (Southwest Zone)":MAILTO:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
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