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  • Sat, Oct 2, 2021
    Eco-Crew: October 2

    Skokie RIver Nature Preserve  
    Saturday, October 2, 2021
    9:00 a.m. - noon

  • Sat, Oct 2, 2021
    Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves: Shaw Prairie and Woods
  • Sat, Oct 30, 2021
    Native Tree Sale

    Mellody Farm Nature Preserve  
    Saturday, October 30, 2021
    8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m    .
    Pre-order is available through October 28

  • Sat, Nov 6, 2021
    Eco-Crew: November 6

    770 Westleigh   
    Saturday, November 6, 2021
    9:00 a.m. - noon

  • Sat, Nov 13, 2021
    National Take a Hike Day

    Skokie River Nature Preserve  
    Sunday, November 13, 2021
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  • Sat, Dec 4, 2021
    Eco-Crew: December 4

    West Skokie Nature Preserve  
    Saturday, December 4, 2021
    9:00 a.m. - noon

  • Sat, May 21, 2022
    Cattails & Cocktails
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Explore Outdoors

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