Forest Preserve District of Cook County
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Sunday June 16 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Juneteenth Paddling
Experience the African American Heritage Water Trail.
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Sunday June 16 10:30am CDT
Nature’s Art Box
Come join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult
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Sunday June 16 11:00am - 2:00pm CDT
The Un-buried Treasure Hunt
Pick up a treasure map then decode the clues along the trails to find the un-buried treasure.
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Sunday June 16 1:00pm CDT
Father’s Day Ramble
Join us for a summer walk.
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Sunday June 16 1:00pm CDT
Cicada Sensory Walk
Experience periodic cicadas through sound, sight and touch on a guided walk.
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Sunday June 16 3:00pm CDT
What’s On The Menu?
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
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Tuesday June 18 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
Wellness Days at Kickapoo
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
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Tuesday June 18 9:30am - Thursday June 20 12:00pm CDT
Nature Explorer Camp
Discover the plants and animals of the preserves through exploration, games and crafts. Ages 7-11. Registration opens April 6 at 9 am and is in person only. Forms, waivers and payment are required. Cash or check accepted. Limited to one camp per child for summer offerin......More
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Tuesday June 18 9:30am - Thursday June 20 12:00pm CDT
Nature Explorer Camp
Discover plants and animals through exploration, games, and crafts. Ages 7 to 11.
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Tuesday June 18 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Wildlife Connections
Stop by the visitor center to learn about animals from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.
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Tuesday June 18 12:00pm - Friday June 21 3:00pm CDT
Summer Nature Camp
Learn the significance of summer in Native American culture while participating in various activities. All ages. Presented with Trickster Cultural Center.
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Tuesday June 18 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Bird Banding
Join us for an evening of tagging and releasing to learn about our birds.
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Wednesday June 19 9:00am CDT
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Wednesday June 19 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
Wellness Days at Whistler
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
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Wednesday June 19 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Juneteenth Freedom Ride
Cycling celebration with Major Taylor Trail Keepers and Black Girls Bike. 16 miles roundtrip. Bring your own bike and helmet.
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Thursday June 20 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
Morning Solstice Paddle
Celebrate the summer solstice by paddling Busse South Pool. Ages 5 & up.
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Thursday June 20 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
Bird Outing
Look for birds with Chicago Bird Alliance. Grove 7.
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Thursday June 20 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Stories in the Forest
Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to 5 years old with adult. Drop in.
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Thursday June 20 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Thursdays in the Field
Don’t be Rude, It’s A Brood: Cicadas Connect to nature through fun inquiry-based activities. Different theme/activities each month. Drop in.
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Thursday June 20 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
American Indian Summer Solstice
Join the American Indian Center of Chicago to learn the importance of the solstice to the Native community enjoy traditional Native dancing and hear about the cultural significance of Serpent Mounds.
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Thursday June 20 6:00pm CDT
Summer Solstice Walk
Celebrate the longest day of the year during a 1.5-mile walk.
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Thursday June 20 7:00pm CDT
Nature Book Club “Entangled Life” by M. Sheldrake
Join us for a lively discussion of “Entangled Life” by Merlin Sheldrake, a book about fungi and forests. Ages 18 and up.
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Thursday June 20 7:30pm CDT
Campfire Stories
Enjoy the lingering daylight on the longest day of the year with stories, songs and s’mores around the campfire.
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Thursday June 20 7:30pm CDT
Solstice & Cicada Walk
The time has finally come to celebrate the emergence of the 17-year cicadas! Join us on the summer solstice as we walk and talk about these weird and fantastic insects while a librarian from the LaGrange Park library recites a folktale.
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Friday June 21 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Fridays in the Field
Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
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Friday June 21 6:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Learn to Fly Fish: Basics Class
Introductory class on fly fishing. Includes basic casting instruction followed by classroom time to go over gear, rigging, knots, flies and proper fish handling. Presented by Ike Rhodes of Illinois Fly Fishing & the Village of Palos Park. June 14: Ages 10 & up w/ adultJ......More