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SUMMARY:Lost & Found: Remnants of Savannas & Old Growth Forests
DESCRIPTION:This traveling exhibition presents the work of landscape photographer Miles Lowry. Through remarkable photographs\, Lowry captures the grace and grandeur in what remains of the vast forests and savannas that once covered the eastern half of the United States. Since 2001\, he has searched out and documented restored savannas and pockets of old-growth forests\, focusing attention on these now-rare landscapes. His images are often presented as constructed panoramas — several square images combined into one multiple-framed composition. \nThe Lost and Found exhibition is brought to you through the generous support of The Nature Foundation of Will County. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. \nThis exhibit is fully inclusive\, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Four Rivers is an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/lost-found-remnants-of-savannas-old-growth-forests-4/
LOCATION:Four Rivers Environmental Education Center\, 25055 S Walnut Ln.\, Channahon\, IL\, 60410\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T160000
DTSTAMP:20241111T173150Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T173150Z
UID:10002479-1732010400-1732032000@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Search
DESCRIPTION:How will you choose to make discoveries in the preserve? By listening\, feeling or using another one of your senses? Choose a search card or two inside the nature center before heading out to explore. After your successful search is complete\, return to the nature center for a tasty treat. \nThis is a drop-in program; visit anytime during open hours. Fee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. \nPlum Creek Nature Center is an accessible facility; outdoor activities may take place on paved paths and natural surfaces across uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/sensory-search-3/
LOCATION:Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve\, 27064 Dutton Rd.\, Beecher\, 60401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T160000
DTSTAMP:20241118T164843Z
CREATED:20241107T211424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T164843Z
UID:10002478-1732010400-1732032000@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Indige-Facts Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are the right words to describe the people who have always lived here?\nIt is common for people to have questions about the lives and experiences of Native peoples. Still\, knowing where to find answers or who to ask can be challenging. That is why the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian has set out to share information about Native Americans with the public through Indige-Facts\, its new traveling exhibit. \nIndige-Facts features facts about contemporary Native Americans. The traveling exhibit covers topics ranging from accepted terminology and population size to the sovereign rights of Native people. Indige-Facts is a great way to educate yourself on contemporary Native life in the United States. This exhibition is on loan from the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston and is brought to Isle a la Cache Museum through the generous support of The Nature Foundation of Will County. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. \nIsle a la Cache Museum is an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/indige-facts-traveling-exhibit-21/
LOCATION:Isle a la Cache Museum\, 501 E Romeo Road\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T150000
DTSTAMP:20241108T155603Z
CREATED:20241107T210326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T155603Z
UID:10002476-1731848400-1731855600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Drawing Owls
DESCRIPTION:Calling all artists\, from beginner to advanced and everyone in between. Have fun learning to draw a real-life owl or cute\, colorful owl\, adding your own creative touches. Explore your unique skills with teaching artist Kim Watts-Rayon. It will be a hoot! All materials will be provided. \nFee: $5 per person. Age: All ages. Children younger than age 6 should be accompanied by an adult. \nRegistration required by Nov. 11: 708-747-6320. \nThis program is held in an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should call 708-747-6320. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/drawing-owls/
LOCATION:Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve\, 247 Monee Rd.\, Park Forest\, IL\, 60466\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T143000
DTSTAMP:20241108T155544Z
CREATED:20241107T211033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T155544Z
UID:10002477-1731848400-1731853800@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:National Take a Hike Day: Hibernation Hike
DESCRIPTION:Did you know not all animals hibernate in winter?\nCelebrate National Take a Hike Day by taking a hike around Lake Renwick Preserve to find out who’s hibernating and who’s not. We’ll look for signs of animals\, find out how animals survive cold temperatures and challenge ourselves to see if our winter abilities are as good as a squirrel’s. \nRegistration required by Friday\, Nov. 15: 815-727-8700. \nREGISTER ONLINE(Opens in a new window) \nDress for the weather as the entire program will be outdoors. Meet at the Turtle Lake Shelter. \nThe hike will be about 1.5 miles on a paved trail. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should mention their request when registering\, or submit a request on-line no later than 48 hours before the program.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/national-take-a-hike-day-hibernation-hike/
LOCATION:Lake Renwick Preserve\, 23113 W. Lockport Street\, Plainfield\, IL\, 60455\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T160000
DTSTAMP:20241111T173026Z
CREATED:20241106T204741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T173026Z
UID:10002470-1731837600-1731859200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Indige-Facts
DESCRIPTION:Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are the right words to describe the people who have always lived here?\nIt is common for people to have questions about the lives and experiences of Native peoples. Still\, knowing where to find answers or who to ask can be challenging. That is why the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian has set out to share information about Native Americans with the public through Indige-Facts\, its new traveling exhibit. \nIndige-Facts features facts about contemporary Native Americans. The traveling exhibit covers topics ranging from accepted terminology and population size to the sovereign rights of Native people. Indige-Facts is a great way to educate yourself on contemporary Native life in the United States. This exhibition is on loan from the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston and is brought to Isle a la Cache Museum through the generous support of The Nature Foundation of Will County. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. \nIsle a la Cache Museum is an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/indige-facts-8/
LOCATION:Isle a la Cache Museum\, 501 E Romeo Road\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T110000
DTSTAMP:20241108T155104Z
CREATED:20241107T210001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T155104Z
UID:10002475-1731835800-1731841200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:National Take a Hike Day: The Magic of Messenger Woods
DESCRIPTION:Explore the magic of Messenger Woods as we celebrate National Take a Hike Day in one of our own forest preserves. We will explore the community of trees in Will County’s oldest preserve and learn how the trees support each other. In fact\, this community welcomes and strengthens us as well. Learn about the health benefits of spending time in nature and experience it for yourself. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. \nRegistration required by Friday\, Nov. 15\, by calling 815-722-9470 or online. \nDress for the weather and use caution while walking outdoors as snow and ice may be present on the paths and in the parking lot. This hike will be up to 2 miles on natural surfaces across uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/national-take-a-hike-day-the-magic-of-messenger-woods/
LOCATION:Messenger Woods Nature Preserve\, 13800 W. Bruce Rd.\, Homer Glen\, IL\, 60491\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T160000
DTSTAMP:20241111T172903Z
CREATED:20241106T204454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T172903Z
UID:10002469-1731751200-1731772800@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Indige-Facts Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are the right words to describe the people who have always lived here?\nIt is common for people to have questions about the lives and experiences of Native peoples. Still\, knowing where to find answers or who to ask can be challenging. That is why the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian has set out to share information about Native Americans with the public through Indige-Facts\, its new traveling exhibit. \nIndige-Facts features facts about contemporary Native Americans. The traveling exhibit covers topics ranging from accepted terminology and population size to the sovereign rights of Native people. Indige-Facts is a great way to educate yourself on contemporary Native life in the United States. This exhibition is on loan from the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston and is brought to Isle a la Cache Museum through the generous support of The Nature Foundation of Will County. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. \nIsle a la Cache Museum is an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/indige-facts-traveling-exhibit-20/
LOCATION:Isle a la Cache Museum\, 501 E Romeo Road\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T160000
DTSTAMP:20241111T150611Z
CREATED:20241106T204240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T150611Z
UID:10002468-1731664800-1731686400@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Indige-Facts Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are the right words to describe the people who have always lived here?\nIt is common for people to have questions about the lives and experiences of Native peoples. Still\, knowing where to find answers or who to ask can be challenging. That is why the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian has set out to share information about Native Americans with the public through Indige-Facts\, its new traveling exhibit. \nIndige-Facts features facts about contemporary Native Americans. The traveling exhibit covers topics ranging from accepted terminology and population size to the sovereign rights of Native people. Indige-Facts is a great way to educate yourself on contemporary Native life in the United States. This exhibition is on loan from the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston and is brought to Isle a la Cache Museum through the generous support of The Nature Foundation of Will County. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. \nIsle a la Cache Museum is an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/indige-facts-traveling-exhibit-19/
LOCATION:Isle a la Cache Museum\, 501 E Romeo Road\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T160000
DTSTAMP:20241111T150457Z
CREATED:20241106T203537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T150457Z
UID:10002467-1731578400-1731600000@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Indige-Facts Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are the right words to describe the people who have always lived here?\nIt is common for people to have questions about the lives and experiences of Native peoples. Still\, knowing where to find answers or who to ask can be challenging. That is why the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian has set out to share information about Native Americans with the public through Indige-Facts\, its new traveling exhibit. \nIndige-Facts features facts about contemporary Native Americans. The traveling exhibit covers topics ranging from accepted terminology and population size to the sovereign rights of Native people. Indige-Facts is a great way to educate yourself on contemporary Native life in the United States. This exhibition is on loan from the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston and is brought to Isle a la Cache Museum through the generous support of The Nature Foundation of Will County. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. \nIsle a la Cache Museum is an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/indige-facts-traveling-exhibit-18/
LOCATION:Isle a la Cache Museum\, 501 E Romeo Road\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T160000
DTSTAMP:20241111T150339Z
CREATED:20241106T203311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T150339Z
UID:10002466-1731492000-1731513600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Indige-Facts Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are the right words to describe the people who have always lived here?\nIt is common for people to have questions about the lives and experiences of Native peoples. Still\, knowing where to find answers or who to ask can be challenging. That is why the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian has set out to share information about Native Americans with the public through Indige-Facts\, its new traveling exhibit. \nIndige-Facts features facts about contemporary Native Americans. The traveling exhibit covers topics ranging from accepted terminology and population size to the sovereign rights of Native people. Indige-Facts is a great way to educate yourself on contemporary Native life in the United States. This exhibition is on loan from the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston and is brought to Isle a la Cache Museum through the generous support of The Nature Foundation of Will County. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. \nIsle a la Cache Museum is an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/indige-facts-traveling-exhibit-17/
LOCATION:Isle a la Cache Museum\, 501 E Romeo Road\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T160000
DTSTAMP:20241106T211118Z
CREATED:20241105T205023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T211118Z
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SUMMARY:Lost & Found: Remnants of Savannas & Old Growth Forests
DESCRIPTION:This traveling exhibition presents the work of landscape photographer Miles Lowry. Through remarkable photographs\, Lowry captures the grace and grandeur in what remains of the vast forests and savannas that once covered the eastern half of the United States. Since 2001\, he has searched out and documented restored savannas and pockets of old-growth forests\, focusing attention on these now-rare landscapes. His images are often presented as constructed panoramas — several square images combined into one multiple-framed composition. \nThe Lost and Found exhibition is brought to you through the generous support of The Nature Foundation of Will County. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. \nThis exhibit is fully inclusive\, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Four Rivers is an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/lost-found-remnants-of-savannas-old-growth-forests-3/
LOCATION:Four Rivers Environmental Education Center\, 25055 S Walnut Ln.\, Channahon\, IL\, 60410\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T160000
DTSTAMP:20241111T150225Z
CREATED:20241105T202934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T150225Z
UID:10002461-1731405600-1731427200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Search
DESCRIPTION:How will you choose to make discoveries in the preserve? By listening\, feeling or using another one of your senses? Choose a search card or two inside the nature center before heading out to explore. After your successful search is complete\, return to the nature center for a tasty treat. \nThis is a drop-in program; visit anytime during open hours. Fee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. \nPlum Creek Nature Center is an accessible facility; outdoor activities may take place on paved paths and natural surfaces across uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/sensory-search-2/
LOCATION:Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve\, 27064 Dutton Rd.\, Beecher\, 60401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T150000
DTSTAMP:20241104T223707Z
CREATED:20241104T204120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T223707Z
UID:10002452-1731240000-1731250800@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Living History Encounter: 18th Century Weaponry
DESCRIPTION:Hear history go boom as you learn about weaponry of the 18th century.\nAlexander Hamilton’s artillery group will lead live demonstrations of various weapons\, including muskets and a cannon. \nThis is a drop-in program; visit anytime between noon and 3 p.m. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. \nDepending on the weather\, this program will be offered indoors or outdoors. Isle a la Cache Museum is an accessible facility; outdoor activities may take place on uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/living-history-encounter-18th-century-weaponry/
LOCATION:Isle a la Cache Museum\, 501 E Romeo Road\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T123000
DTSTAMP:20241104T223542Z
CREATED:20241104T204642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T223542Z
UID:10002453-1731234600-1731241800@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Fat\, Fur\, Food & Fight
DESCRIPTION:Come explore how animals prepare for cold weather and darker days.\nParticipants will create a bird feeder\, feel how fat insulates animals and look for clues of winter preparation on a hike in the preserve. This program is sponsored by the Thorn Creek Audubon Society. \nFee: $5 per person. Age: All ages. \nRegistration required by Nov. 4: 708-747-6320. Participants should be prepared to walk more than 1 mile outdoors on natural surface trails across uneven terrain. \nAnyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should call 708-747-6320. (Photo courtesy of Joe Viola). \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/fat-fur-food-fight/
LOCATION:Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve\, 247 Monee Rd.\, Park Forest\, IL\, 60466\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T113000
DTSTAMP:20241101T183805Z
CREATED:20241101T165807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T183805Z
UID:10002446-1731148200-1731151800@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Let's Talk Turkey
DESCRIPTION:It’s holiday season! Chances are good that you’ll feast on turkey sometime soon. This program will provide you with turkey talking points so you can get through those celebratory meals without having to resort to talking about the weather. You’ll learn natural history\, fun facts and what makes a wild turkey different from a farm-raised turkey. The program will start indoors and end outdoors with some games and a short hike in search of the perfect wild turkey habitat. \nRegistration required by Friday\, Nov. 8: 815-722-9470. \nFour Rivers is an accessible facility. The outdoor activities and hike of less than 1 mile will take place on paved and natural surfaces over uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online(Opens in a new window) no later than 48 hours before the program. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/lets-talk-turkey/
LOCATION:Four Rivers Environmental Education Center\, 25055 S Walnut Ln.\, Channahon\, IL\, 60410\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T160000
DTSTAMP:20241104T222530Z
CREATED:20241104T202612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T222530Z
UID:10002450-1731146400-1731168000@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Indige-Facts Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are the right words to describe the people who have always lived here?\nIt is common for people to have questions about the lives and experiences of Native peoples. Still\, knowing where to find answers or who to ask can be challenging. That is why the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian has set out to share information about Native Americans with the public through Indige-Facts\, its new traveling exhibit. \nIndige-Facts features facts about contemporary Native Americans. The traveling exhibit covers topics ranging from accepted terminology and population size to the sovereign rights of Native people. Indige-Facts is a great way to educate yourself on contemporary Native life in the United States. This exhibition is on loan from the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston and is brought to Isle a la Cache Museum through the generous support of The Nature Foundation of Will County. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. \nIsle a la Cache Museum is an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/indige-facts-traveling-exhibit-15/
LOCATION:Isle a la Cache Museum\, 501 E Romeo Road\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T200000
DTSTAMP:20241030T192359Z
CREATED:20241029T222124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T192359Z
UID:10002445-1731090600-1731096000@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Riverview Farmstead by Lantern Light
DESCRIPTION:As winter closes in and the nights get longer\, imagine what life was like for people in a time before electricity\, when Will County was dominated by prairie grasses. Learn about the three generations of the Clow family and their farmstead all by the light from lanterns. A naturalist will share stories of life back then as we examine the inside of the 19th-century buildings and explore the grounds of the preserve. \nTwo sessions will be offered: \nSession 1: 4:30-6 p.m. \nSession 2: 6:30-8 p.m. \nFee: Free! Age: Ages 10 and older. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. \nRegistration required by Wednesday\, Nov. 6\, by calling 815-722-9301 or online. \nThis program takes place outdoors on crushed limestone trails and indoors with some uneven surfaces. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/riverview-farmstead-by-lantern-light-2/
LOCATION:Riverview Farmstead Preserve\, 111th & S. Book Rd.\, Naperville\, IL\, 60564\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T180000
DTSTAMP:20241030T192239Z
CREATED:20241029T221934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T192239Z
UID:10002444-1731083400-1731088800@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Riverview Farmstead by Lantern Light
DESCRIPTION:As winter closes in and the nights get longer\, imagine what life was like for people in a time before electricity\, when Will County was dominated by prairie grasses. Learn about the three generations of the Clow family and their farmstead all by the light from lanterns. A naturalist will share stories of life back then as we examine the inside of the 19th-century buildings and explore the grounds of the preserve. \nTwo sessions will be offered: \nSession 1: 4:30-6 p.m. \nSession 2: 6:30-8 p.m. \nFee: Free! Age: Ages 10 and older. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. \nRegistration required by Wednesday\, Nov. 6\, by calling 815-722-9301 or online. \nThis program takes place outdoors on crushed limestone trails and indoors with some uneven surfaces. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/riverview-farmstead-by-lantern-light/
LOCATION:Riverview Farmstead Preserve\, 111th & S. Book Rd.\, Naperville\, IL\, 60564\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T160000
DTSTAMP:20241104T222207Z
CREATED:20241104T202350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T222207Z
UID:10002449-1731063600-1731081600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Indige-Facts Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are the right words to describe the people who have always lived here?\nIt is common for people to have questions about the lives and experiences of Native peoples. Still\, knowing where to find answers or who to ask can be challenging. That is why the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian has set out to share information about Native Americans with the public through Indige-Facts\, its new traveling exhibit. \nIndige-Facts features facts about contemporary Native Americans. The traveling exhibit covers topics ranging from accepted terminology and population size to the sovereign rights of Native people. Indige-Facts is a great way to educate yourself on contemporary Native life in the United States. This exhibition is on loan from the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston and is brought to Isle a la Cache Museum through the generous support of The Nature Foundation of Will County. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. \nIsle a la Cache Museum is an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/indige-facts-traveling-exhibit-14/
LOCATION:Isle a la Cache Museum\, 501 E Romeo Road\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T183000
DTSTAMP:20241030T192047Z
CREATED:20241029T220016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T192047Z
UID:10002443-1730998800-1731004200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Hoot Hike & Pallet Prowl
DESCRIPTION:Discover whooo makes Will County home! Learn about owls and their unique adaptations – especially pellets!\nDissect an owl pellet\, get tips on what to look and listen for while owling\, then go on a hike in search of our feathered friends. \nFee: Free! Age: Ages 8 and older. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Registration required by Tuesday\, Nov. 5\, by calling 815-722-9301 or online. Please dress for the weather. \nThis program will begin in accessible facilities followed by a 0.5-mile hike on natural surfaces across uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/hoot-hike-pallet-prowl/
LOCATION:Isle a la Cache Museum\, 501 E Romeo Road\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T170000
DTSTAMP:20241030T185413Z
CREATED:20241029T215546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T185413Z
UID:10002442-1730966400-1730998800@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Indige-Facts Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are the right words to describe the people who have always lived here?\nIt is common for people to have questions about the lives and experiences of Native peoples. Still\, knowing where to find answers or who to ask can be challenging. That is why the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian has set out to share information about Native Americans with the public through Indige-Facts\, its new traveling exhibit. \nIndige-Facts features facts about contemporary Native Americans. The traveling exhibit covers topics ranging from accepted terminology and population size to the sovereign rights of Native people. Indige-Facts is a great way to educate yourself on contemporary Native life in the United States. This exhibition is on loan from the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston and is brought to Isle a la Cache Museum through the generous support of The Nature Foundation of Will County. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. \nIsle a la Cache Museum is an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/indige-facts-traveling-exhibit-13/
LOCATION:Isle a la Cache Museum\, 501 E Romeo Road\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T160000
DTSTAMP:20241030T185444Z
CREATED:20241029T215231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T185444Z
UID:10002441-1730887200-1730908800@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Indige-Facts Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are the right words to describe the people who have always lived here?\nIt is common for people to have questions about the lives and experiences of Native peoples. Still\, knowing where to find answers or who to ask can be challenging. That is why the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian has set out to share information about Native Americans with the public through Indige-Facts\, its new traveling exhibit. \nIndige-Facts features facts about contemporary Native Americans. The traveling exhibit covers topics ranging from accepted terminology and population size to the sovereign rights of Native people. Indige-Facts is a great way to educate yourself on contemporary Native life in the United States. This exhibition is on loan from the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston and is brought to Isle a la Cache Museum through the generous support of The Nature Foundation of Will County. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. \nIsle a la Cache Museum is an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/indige-facts-traveling-exhibit-12/
LOCATION:Isle a la Cache Museum\, 501 E Romeo Road\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T160000
DTSTAMP:20241030T191610Z
CREATED:20241029T214652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T191610Z
UID:10002440-1730800800-1730822400@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Lost & Found: Remnants of Savannas & Old Growth Forests
DESCRIPTION:This ongoing program runs from Tuesday\, Oct. 15\, to Sunday\, Dec. 29. \nHours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. \nThis traveling exhibition presents the work of landscape photographer Miles Lowry. Through remarkable photographs\, Lowry captures the grace and grandeur in what remains of the vast forests and savannas that once covered the eastern half of the United States. Since 2001\, he has searched out and documented restored savannas and pockets of old-growth forests\, focusing attention on these now-rare landscapes. His images are often presented as constructed panoramas — several square images combined into one multiple-framed composition. \nThe Lost and Found exhibition is brought to you through the generous support of The Nature Foundation of Will County. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. \nThis exhibit is fully inclusive\, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Four Rivers is an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/lost-found-remnants-of-savannas-old-growth-forests-2/
LOCATION:Four Rivers Environmental Education Center\, 25055 S Walnut Ln.\, Channahon\, IL\, 60410\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T160000
DTSTAMP:20241030T191325Z
CREATED:20241029T214147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T191325Z
UID:10002439-1730800800-1730822400@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Search
DESCRIPTION:How will you choose to make discoveries in the preserve? By listening\, feeling or using another one of your senses? Choose a search card or two inside the nature center before heading out to explore. After your successful search is complete\, return to the nature center for a tasty treat. \nThis is a drop-in program; visit anytime during open hours. Fee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. \nPlum Creek Nature Center is an accessible facility; outdoor activities may take place on paved paths and natural surfaces across uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/sensory-search/
LOCATION:Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve\, 27064 Dutton Rd.\, Beecher\, 60401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T160000
DTSTAMP:20241030T185511Z
CREATED:20241029T213656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T185511Z
UID:10002438-1730800800-1730822400@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Indige-Facts Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are the right words to describe the people who have always lived here?\nIt is common for people to have questions about the lives and experiences of Native peoples. Still\, knowing where to find answers or who to ask can be challenging. That is why the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian has set out to share information about Native Americans with the public through Indige-Facts\, its new traveling exhibit. \nIndige-Facts features facts about contemporary Native Americans. The traveling exhibit covers topics ranging from accepted terminology and population size to the sovereign rights of Native people. Indige-Facts is a great way to educate yourself on contemporary Native life in the United States. This exhibition is on loan from the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston and is brought to Isle a la Cache Museum through the generous support of The Nature Foundation of Will County. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. \nIsle a la Cache Museum is an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/indige-facts-traveling-exhibit-11/
LOCATION:Isle a la Cache Museum\, 501 E Romeo Road\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T160000
DTSTAMP:20241030T185344Z
CREATED:20241029T213404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T185344Z
UID:10002437-1730628000-1730649600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Indige-Facts Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Are Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are the right words to describe the people who have always lived here?\nIt is common for people to have questions about the lives and experiences of Native peoples. Still\, knowing where to find answers or who to ask can be challenging. That is why the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian has set out to share information about Native Americans with the public through Indige-Facts\, its new traveling exhibit. \nIndige-Facts features facts about contemporary Native Americans. The traveling exhibit covers topics ranging from accepted terminology and population size to the sovereign rights of Native people. Indige-Facts is a great way to educate yourself on contemporary Native life in the United States. This exhibition is on loan from the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston and is brought to Isle a la Cache Museum through the generous support of The Nature Foundation of Will County. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. \nIsle a la Cache Museum is an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/indige-facts-traveling-exhibit-10/
LOCATION:Isle a la Cache Museum\, 501 E Romeo Road\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T150000
DTSTAMP:20241029T201040Z
CREATED:20241028T215449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T201040Z
UID:10002434-1730556000-1730559600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Winged Souls & Milkweed
DESCRIPTION:What do Día de los Muertos\, monarch butterflies and milkweed have in common?\nEverything! Monarchs flock back to their overwintering sites in Mexico at the beginning of November\, just in time for the Mesoamerican holiday. Legend has it that the butterflies are the returning souls of loved ones past. Back here in Will County\, early November is the perfect time to harvest and plant the monarch’s food – milkweed. Join us as we learn the basics of the Day of the Dead holiday then go outside to gather and prepare milkweed seeds for the Forest Preserve. Take home milkweed seeds for your own garden to feed the monarchs next spring! \nFee: Free! Age: Ages 10 or older. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. \nRegistration required by Thursday\, Oct. 31\, by calling 815-722-9301 or online. \nPlease wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Protective gloves are welcome. \nThis program begins indoors in an accessible facility and continues outside on natural terrain across uneven surfaces. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/winged-souls-milkweed/
LOCATION:Isle a la Cache Museum\, 501 E Romeo Road\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T150000
DTSTAMP:20241029T200842Z
CREATED:20241028T215149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T200842Z
UID:10002433-1730545200-1730559600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Smash
DESCRIPTION:Come smash and bash and save the earth!\nChoose how your jack-o’-lantern will meet its demise —pounded to a pulp\, rolled into a heap or dropped over a railing. It’s going to be a smashing good time! Work up an appetite smashing your pumpkin then enjoy roasting marshmallows. \nPumpkin Smash is a regional event spearheaded by SCARCE to promote composting and wise use of resources. By composting your pumpkin\, you are keeping waste out of landfills\, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating a natural fertilizer for soils. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. \nThis event will take place on paved paths and natural surfaces across uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/pumpkin-smash/
LOCATION:Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve\, 27064 Dutton Rd.\, Beecher\, 60401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T160000
DTSTAMP:20241029T195954Z
CREATED:20241028T215727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T195954Z
UID:10002435-1730541600-1730563200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Indige-Facts Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:This ongoing program runs from Saturday\, Sept. 21\, to Sunday\, Dec. 8. \nMuseum hours are: \n\nTuesdays to Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nSundays Noon to 4 p.m.\n\nAre Native Americans U.S. citizens? How many Indigenous people live in this country? Do all American Indians live on reservations? What are the right words to describe the people who have always lived here? It is common for people to have questions about the lives and experiences of Native peoples. Still\, knowing where to find answers or who to ask can be challenging. That is why the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian has set out to share information about Native Americans with the public through Indige-Facts\, its new traveling exhibit. \nIndige-Facts features facts about contemporary Native Americans. The traveling exhibit covers topics ranging from accepted terminology and population size to the sovereign rights of Native people. Indige-Facts is a great way to educate yourself on contemporary Native life in the United States. This exhibition is on loan from the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston and is brought to Isle a la Cache Museum through the generous support of The Nature Foundation of Will County. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. \nIsle a la Cache Museum is an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/indige-facts-traveling-exhibit-9/
LOCATION:Isle a la Cache Museum\, 501 E Romeo Road\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
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