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SUMMARY:Chicago River Day at Skokie Lagoons
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Chicago River to Volunteer Cleanup\nSite Captain: Oscar Huang \nMeeting Spot: Parking Lot right on Tower Road 1770 Tower Rd\, Winnetka\, IL 60093 \nDate and time: Saturday\, May 13 · 9am – 12pm CDT \nThe Chicago-Calumet River system is healthier now than it’s been in 150 years\, but litter continues to be detrimental\, hurting people and wildlife and diminishing the beauty of our region. You can make a difference by volunteering with Friends of the Chicago River on Chicago River Day – a fun\, free\, family-friendly annual cleanup the morning of Saturday\, May 13\, 2023 from 9 a.m. – 12 noon. This volunteer event is hosted by Friends of the Chicago River.
URL:https://backyardnaturecenter.org/event/chicago-river-day-at-skokie-lagoons/
LOCATION:Skokie Lagoons\, Glencoe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220604T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220604T113000
DTSTAMP:20260524T113135
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SUMMARY:Let's Play!  Forest Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Join The Alliance for Early Childhood and Community Partners\, BackYard Nature Center and \nCook County Forest Preserve\, to engage in creative\, imaginative\, and child-directed\, outdoor \nfree play as a family. \nINTENDED AGE AUDIENCE:  3-5 YEARS \nRegistration is preferred but drop-in attendees are welcome. \nPlease visit www.theallinaceforec.org a month prior to the event to register
URL:https://backyardnaturecenter.org/event/lets-play-forest-exploration/
LOCATION:Forest Way Grove\, Forest Way Drive\, South of Dundee Road\, Glencoe\, 60022
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T113135
CREATED:20211031T192546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211031T192546Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration with BYNC
DESCRIPTION:Featuring: \n\nHikes\nStewardship\nHiking stick carving\nNature play\nMonkey lines\n\nMore information to follow!
URL:https://backyardnaturecenter.org/event/earth-day-celebration-with-bync/
LOCATION:Erickson Woods\, 1651 Willow Road\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220212T100000
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SUMMARY:Let's Play!  Winter Woods Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Bundle up and head outside to join The Alliance for Early Childhood and Community Partner \nand Backyard Nature Center to engage in imaginative and child directed\, outdoor free-play in the woods. \nINTENDED AGE AUDIENCE:  ALL AGES ARE WELCOME \nRegistration is preferred but drop-in attendees are welcome. \nPlease visit www.the allianceforec.org a month prior to the event to register.
URL:https://backyardnaturecenter.org/event/lets-play-winter-woods-exploration-2/
LOCATION:Crow Island Woods\, 1140 Willow Road\, Winnetka\, Illinois\, 60093
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211002T160000
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CREATED:20210915T233839Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Paddle Festival
DESCRIPTION:Embrace the fall season with nature-based activities on and off the water.  We will have individual\, tandem\, and group canoe trips\, guided hikes\, youth and adult archery\, pumpkin painting\, nature play\, s’mores\, and more!  In partnership with BackYard Nature Center. Free. All ages. For group registration\, call 224-456-8602. \nMasks must be worn anytime 6’ of distance cannot be maintained.
URL:https://backyardnaturecenter.org/event/fall-paddle-festival-2/
LOCATION:Tower Road Boat Launch\, Tower Rd\, west of Forestway Dr\, Winnetka\, Illinois\, 60093
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CREATED:20210426T033454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T033454Z
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SUMMARY:Community Science Day at Skokie Lagoons
DESCRIPTION:Join Shedd Aquarium for a special day of community science at Skokie Lagoons. Come meet Shedd researchers and see first hand how habitat restoration and community science tools like iNaturalist and Great Lakes Fish Finder help us learn about and conserve aquatic species! \nNo registration required. \nForest Way\, Picnic Grove #1\, N. Branch Trail\, Glencoe\, IL \nEmail actiondays@sheddaquarium.org with questions.
URL:https://backyardnaturecenter.org/event/community-science-day-at-skokie-lagoons/
LOCATION:Skokie Lagoons\, Glencoe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200601T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200601T113000
DTSTAMP:20260524T113135
CREATED:20190929T042005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190929T042030Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s Play! Forest Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Preschool is out for the summer! Join The Alliance for Early Childhood and Community Partners\, Backyard Nature Center\, Chicago Botanic Garden\, Cook County Forest Preserve\, and NSSED to engage in creative\, imaginative\, and child-directed\, outdoor free-play as a family in the Erickson Woods Forest Preserve. \nINTENDED AGE AUDIENCE: 3-5 YEARS\nRegistration is not required.
URL:https://backyardnaturecenter.org/event/3238/
LOCATION:Erickson Woods\, 1651 Willow Road\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093
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CREATED:20200316T210146Z
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SUMMARY:Event Cancelled: Earth Day at Erickson Woods
DESCRIPTION:[3/24 Update: This event has been cancelled due to gathering restrictions put in place during this time. Event has been postponed until further notice. – BYNC Staff] \nJoin us for an Earth Day Celebration! BackYard Nature Center in conjunction with the Forest Preserves of Cook County and the Shedd Aquarium will be sponsoring nature hikes\, bird walks\, fishing lessons\, a nature playground for children\, and restoration activities at the Erickson Woods Picnic Grove on Saturday\, April 25\, from 12:30-3:00 PM \nStay tuned for any changes in activities or the schedule due to the Coronavirus.
URL:https://backyardnaturecenter.org/event/earth-day-at-erickson-woods/
LOCATION:Erickson Woods\, 1651 Willow Road\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093
ORGANIZER;CN="Gary Morrissey":MAILTO:gmorrissey001@comcast.net
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200308T160000
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CREATED:20200306T031905Z
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SUMMARY:Trees: Back To Our Roots [Going Green Matters]
DESCRIPTION:Go Green Wilmette’s premier environmental fair draws more than 1\,400 participants from twenty communities.
URL:https://backyardnaturecenter.org/event/trees-back-to-our-roots-going-green-matters/
LOCATION:Michigan Shores Club\, 911 Michigan Avenue\, Wilmette\, IL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Going Green Matters":MAILTO:info@gogreenwilmette.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260524T113135
CREATED:20190929T041527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190929T041527Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Play! Winter Woods Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Bundle-up and head outside to join The Alliance for Early Childhood and Community Partners\, Backyard Nature Center\, NSSED\, and The Chicago Botanic Garden\, to engage in imaginative\, and child-directed\, outdoor free-play in the woods. \nINTENDED AGE AUDIENCE: ALL AGES ARE WELCOME.\nRegistration is not required. Street parking is available.
URL:https://backyardnaturecenter.org/event/lets-play-winter-woods-exploration/
LOCATION:Crow Island Woods\, 1140 Willow Road\, Winnetka\, Illinois\, 60093
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T113135
CREATED:20190929T040554Z
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SUMMARY:Skokie Lagoons Stewardship Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:The Skokie Lagoons preserve is a network of forest\, artificial lagoons\, channels\, and islands. Known to the Potawatomi people as “Chewab Skokie” or “big wet prairie”\, the area was well known as wildlife habitat. Our stewardship work seeks to reestablish healthy woodland\, savanna\, and prairie habitats. Saws and loppers are provided to remove Bucktorn\, Teasel\, Garlic Mustard and other invasives. Dress in long pants and closed toe shoes. We will burn a brush pile if weather permits. \nMeeting Place: Meet at the Forest Way Picnic Grove\, parking along the road. Look for the restoration sign. \nRegister Online  (See “Schedule” tab)
URL:https://backyardnaturecenter.org/event/skokie-lagoons-stewardship-volunteer-day-2/
LOCATION:Skokie Lagoons\, Glencoe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T113135
CREATED:20190929T040310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190929T040337Z
UID:3228-1572685200-1572696000@backyardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Skokie Lagoons Stewardship Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:The Skokie Lagoons preserve is a network of forest\, artificial lagoons\, channels\, and islands. Known to the Potawatomi people as “Chewab Skokie” or “big wet prairie”\, the area was well known as wildlife habitat. Our stewardship work seeks to reestablish healthy woodland\, savanna\, and prairie habitats. Saws and loppers are provided to remove Bucktorn\, Teasel\, Garlic Mustard and other invasives. Dress in long pants and closed toe shoes. We will burn a brush pile if weather permits. \nMeeting Place: Meet at the Forest Way Picnic Grove\, parking along the road. Look for the restoration sign. \nRegister Online  (See “Schedule” tab)
URL:https://backyardnaturecenter.org/event/skokie-lagoons-stewardship-volunteer-days/
LOCATION:Skokie Lagoons\, Glencoe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191018T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191018T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T113135
CREATED:20190929T043251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190929T043251Z
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SUMMARY:Stars\, Stories & S’mores
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening in the Forest Preserves. Enjoy a cozy fire\, s’mores\, storytelling\, astronomy\, night hikes\, natural material building\, and a bat sonar activity with the Forest Preserves of Cook County.
URL:https://backyardnaturecenter.org/event/stars-stories-smores/
LOCATION:Erickson Woods\, 1651 Willow Road\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093
ORGANIZER;CN="Gary Morrissey":MAILTO:gmorrissey001@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191014T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191014T113000
DTSTAMP:20260524T113135
CREATED:20191005T174331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191005T174331Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Collection for Skokie Lagoons
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Fall day of native seed collecting at the Forest Preserve Volunteer Resource Center. Bring work gloves\, insect repellent\, and be prepared for muddy conditions. Parking is available on site. Contact Gary Morrissey\, gmorrissey001@comcast.net
URL:https://backyardnaturecenter.org/event/seed-collection-for-skokie-lagoons/
LOCATION:Volunteer Resource Center\, 6100 N Central Ave\, Chicago\, IL
ORGANIZER;CN="Gary Morrissey":MAILTO:gmorrissey001@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T113135
CREATED:20190929T042941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190929T042941Z
UID:3242-1570885200-1570896000@backyardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Paddle Festival
DESCRIPTION:Embrace the fall season with nature-based activities on and off the water.  BackYard Nature Center partners with Forest Preserves of Cook County to offer a day filled with paddle trips in a canoe or kayak\, archery\, pumpkin painting\, nature play\, and more. \nThere will also be a raffle for boat package that includes a kayak\, paddle\, spray skirt from L.L. Bean\, a certificate for a personal flotation device from Rocktown Adventures\, and a two-hour private paddling lesson from Northwest Passage. Sponsored by the Illinois Paddling Council to benefit the Forest Preserves’ Youth Paddling program. Canoe spots are limited.
URL:https://backyardnaturecenter.org/event/fall-paddle-festival/
LOCATION:Tower Road Boat Launch\, Tower Rd\, west of Forestway Dr\, Winnetka\, Illinois\, 60093
ORGANIZER;CN="Gary Morrissey":MAILTO:gmorrissey001@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191006T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T113135
CREATED:20191005T180207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191005T180256Z
UID:3260-1570359600-1570377600@backyardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:The Alliance: Let's Play! Fort Building
DESCRIPTION:Join The Alliance for Early Childhood at Lloyd Park to use simple\, natural materials to build something amazing. This Fort Building program is intended for children of all ages. Parents or caregivers are asked to attend with their children. No advance registration required.
URL:https://backyardnaturecenter.org/event/the-alliance-fort-building/
LOCATION:Lloyd Park\, 799 Sheridan Rd\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T113135
CREATED:20190929T035617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190929T040448Z
UID:3222-1570266000-1570276800@backyardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Skokie Lagoons Stewardship Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:The Skokie Lagoons preserve is a network of forest\, artificial lagoons\, channels\, and islands. Known to the Potawatomi people as “Chewab Skokie” or “big wet prairie”\, the area was well known as wildlife habitat. Our stewardship work seeks to reestablish healthy woodland\, savanna\, and prairie habitats. Saws and loppers are provided to remove Bucktorn\, Teasel\, Garlic Mustard and other invasives. Dress in long pants and closed toe shoes. We will burn a brush pile if weather permits. \nMeeting Place: Meet at the Forest Way Picnic Grove\, parking along the road. Look for the restoration sign. \nRegister Online  (See “Schedule” tab)
URL:https://backyardnaturecenter.org/event/skokie-lagoons-stewardship-volunteer-day/
LOCATION:Skokie Lagoons\, Glencoe
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