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SUMMARY:Voices Out of the Past: Midewin Oral Histories
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Pam Hunte Anthropologist\, Vice President \n\n\n\n\nMidewin Heritage Association \nMidewin lands were once farms\, and later\, an arsenal. The Midewin Heritage Association has conducted interviews with people who lived and worked here. Come hear the memories of local farm families\, arsenal workers\, and military staff as they recall the past. \n  \nTo register: \n\n\n\n\nCall: (815) 423-6370 \n\n\n\n\nEmail: SM.fs.midewin_rsvp@usda.gov
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/voices-out-of-the-past-midewin-oral-histories/
LOCATION:Midewin NTP Conference Room\, 30239 S. State Route 53\, Wilmington\, 60481\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dragonflies and Damselflies: The Prairie's Frequent Fliers
DESCRIPTION:Cindy Crosby\, author of “Chasing Dragonflies: A Natural\, Cultural\, and Personal History” and “The Tallgrass Prairie: An Introduction”\, both from Northwestern University Press \n\n\n\n\nDiscover the fascinating and bizarre lives of these prairie fliers—with plenty of group fun and lively interaction during the presentation. From their unusual life cycle of transformation\, to their bizarre reproductive life\, mystifying migratory habits\, and their struggle for survival\, there is plenty to discover and marvel about! Hear about the myths and superstitions that surround them. Be amazed at their natural history as you see close-up beautiful photography of some of our dragonflies in Illinois. Find out how dragonflies tell us something about the health of our waterways — and our world. \n\n\n\n\nTo register:\nCall: (815) 423-6370\nEmail: SM.fs.midewin_rsvp@usda.gov
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/dragonflies-and-damselflies-the-prairies-frequent-fliers/
LOCATION:Midewin NTP Conference Room\, 30239 S. State Route 53\, Wilmington\, 60481\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T190000
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SUMMARY:Myth Busting in the Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Area
DESCRIPTION:Ana Koval\, President Canal Corridor Association \n\n\n\n\nThe Canal Corridor Association has spent years reading primary sources to uncover information about the I&M Canal. Learn more about the Canal’s history during it’s 175th anniversary year and find the answers to some burning questions like “Were the state boundaries moved because of the canal?”\, “Was the canal replaced by the railroad or larger waterways?”\, and “Did canal workers really get paid in whiskey?”. \n\nTo register: \nCall: (815) 423-6370 \nEmail: SM.fs.midewin_rsvp@usda.gov
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/myth-busting-in-the-illinois-michigan-canal-national-heritage-area/
LOCATION:Midewin NTP Conference Room\, 30239 S. State Route 53\, Wilmington\, 60481\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260419T053243
CREATED:20231231T175640Z
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SUMMARY:The Prairie Glacial Plains Project: 2\,000 Acres of Prairie and Wetland Restoration Over Seven Years: Successes\, Failures\, and Lessons Learned
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGary Sullivan\, Ph.D.\, Senior Ecologist\, The Wetlands Initiative\nJason Pettit\, Prairie Glacial Plains Project Manager\, The Wetlands Initiative \nIn 2016\, we embarked on a journey in partnership with U.S. Forest Service at Midewin and the National Forest Foundation to restore nearly 2\,000 acres of highly altered and degraded land that was once part of the Joliet Arsenal and/or land that had been in agriculture for over 100 years. Mostly abandoned\, the land had become overrun with invasive trees\, shrubs\, and an army of noxious weeds. Massive storage bunkers had to be removed\, along with the roads\, rail lines\, and infrastructure that serviced them. Topography had to be restored\, along with drained wetlands\, remnant savanna\, woodlands\, and a ton of prairie. This effort revealed surprises at almost every turn\, both good and bad. Over seven years later\, most of this landscape has been transformed\, but not without overcoming a host of challenges along the way. There is still a lot to be done\, and we hope you get to see it soon! \nTo register:\nCall: (815) 423-6370\nEmail: SM.fs.midewin_rsvp@usda.gov \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/the-prairie-glaciall-plains-project-2000-acres-of-prairie-and-wetland-restoration-over-seven-years-successes-failures-and-lessons-learned/
LOCATION:Midewin NTP Conference Room\, 30239 S. State Route 53\, Wilmington\, 60481\, United States
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SUMMARY:Insights from Search and Rescue - Staying Prepared in Winter
DESCRIPTION:Allen Matza\, Search and Rescue Division Chief\, Will County Emergency Management Agency \n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re part of the search team or the one being searched for it’s crucial to stay ready for any weather scenario. In this discussion\, we’ll delve into the challenges faced during winter searches. We’ll discuss winter weather\, examine the elevated risks and obstacles\, and offer tips on how to be well-prepared this season. Winter months can be a busy time for Search and Rescue\, but when you need us\, we’ll be there. \n\n\n\nTo register:\nCall: (815) 423-6370\nEmail: SM.fs.midewin_rsvp@usda.gov \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/insights-from-search-and-rescue-staying-prepared-in-winter/
LOCATION:Midewin NTP Conference Room\, 30239 S. State Route 53\, Wilmington\, 60481\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T190000
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SUMMARY:"Join the Dark Side - How Artificial Light at Night has Transformed Our World"
DESCRIPTION:Ken Walzak\, Senior Manager Adler Planetarium; Board of Directors\, DarkSky International\nIn a little more than a century our use of light at night has dramatically altered the natural pattern our world has enjoyed for billions of years. How does this impact flora\, fauna and ourselves – as well as our future? And most importantly\, how can you help restore the vital resource of “the night” to a brightening world?\n\n\n\n\nTo register:\nCall: (815) 423-6370\nEmail: SM.fs.midewin_rsvp@usda.gov
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/join-the-dark-side-how-artificial-light-at-night-has-transformed-our-world/
LOCATION:Midewin NTP Conference Room\, 30239 S. State Route 53\, Wilmington\, 60481\, United States
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