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SUMMARY:Meet a Beekeeper
DESCRIPTION:Meet local beekeeper Mike Rusnak to discuss the art of beekeeping.\nAsk questions\, chat and troubleshoot. Rusnak has more than 18 years of beekeeping experience. Pick up specific beekeeping tips or simply learn more about the world of bees. Fee: Free! Age: All ages. This program will take place in an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online (https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/…/request…/) no later than 48 hours before the program. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/meet-a-beekeeper-2/
LOCATION:Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve\, 27064 Dutton Rd.\, Beecher\, 60401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wonders of Will County: Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Rare and mysterious. Exceptionally unique. Wonders of the world. Are these distant lands or fairytales? No\, these describe several preserves right here in Will County! On these naturalist-led hikes\, discover the plants\, animals and land formations that make up some of our most protected sites. Meet the Wonders of Will County in Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve. The diversity of prairie wildflowers in one of the few remaining savanna woodlands is just a taste of what sets this preserve apart. \nFee: Free! Age: Ages 10 and older. Registration is required by Thursday\, Aug. 29\, by calling 708-946-2216 or online. \nThis hike will be no longer than 1.5 miles and take place on natural and crushed limestone 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/wonders-of-will-county-goodenow-grove-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve\, 27064 Dutton Rd.\, Beecher\, 60401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hummingbird Hangout
DESCRIPTION:Hummingbird migration is underway\, and the birds are fueling up for their journey south. This is a perfect time to hang out in Plum Creek Nature Center’s hummingbird courtyard. Bring your chair\, enjoy some refreshments and delight as the birds flit back and forth right overhead. \nDrop in anytime from 9 a.m. to noon. Stay an hour or all morning; it’s up to you. A light breakfast buffet is provided. A roving naturalist will share hummingbird facts and answer questions about these tiny\, winged jewels. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. \nNo registration required. \nThe visitor center and adjacent outdoor areas are accessible. 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/hummingbird-hangout-2/
LOCATION:Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve\, 27064 Dutton Rd.\, Beecher\, 60401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hummingbird Fest
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Hummingbird Fest has been reworked this year to allow more visitors to see the fan-favorite banding of the hummingbirds and puts the spotlight on our fast\, feathered friends and other pollinators. The Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders will have certified banders on site for you to observe the hummingbird banding process. Funding for the banding is made possible by the Thorn Creek Audubon Society. \nBeyond the banding\, learn how to take action at home to help pollinators of all kinds. View the live monarch and honeybee displays. Play like a hummingbird and shop vendor row for bird-friendly merch including native plants from The Nature Foundation of Will County. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. \nThis event takes place in an accessible facility and outdoors on paved pathways and natural 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/hummingbird-fest-2/
LOCATION:Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve\, 27064 Dutton Rd.\, Beecher\, 60401\, United States
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CREATED:20240807T192204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T193011Z
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SUMMARY:Hummingbird Hangout
DESCRIPTION:Hummingbird migration is underway\, and the birds are fueling up for their journey south. This is a perfect time to hang out in Plum Creek Nature Center’s hummingbird courtyard. Bring your chair\, enjoy some refreshments and delight as the birds flit back and forth right overhead. Drop in anytime from 9 a.m. to noon. Stay an hour or all morning; it’s up to you. A roving naturalist will share hummingbird facts and answer questions about these tiny\, winged jewels. A light breakfast will be provided. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. \nThe visitor center and adjacent outdoor areas are accessible. 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/hummingbird-hangout/
LOCATION:Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve\, 27064 Dutton Rd.\, Beecher\, 60401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet a Beekeeper
DESCRIPTION:Meet local beekeeper Mike Rusnak to discuss the art of beekeeping.\nAsk questions\, chat and troubleshoot your own hive. Rusnak has more than 18 years of beekeeping experience. Pick up specific beekeeping tips or simply learn more about the world of bees. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. \nThis program will take place in 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/meet-a-beekeeper/
LOCATION:Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve\, 27064 Dutton Rd.\, Beecher\, 60401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Firefly Hike for Families
DESCRIPTION:Come out to enjoy nature’s fireworks — those blinking\, twinkling fireflies! \nAs the sun sets\, learn what makes fireflies so special. Surprise — it’s more than just their glow! Create some glow of your own before heading out for a hike to get up close to the twinkling show. \nFee: Free! Age: All ages. Registration is required by Tuesday\, July 23\, by calling 708-946-2216 or online. \nMeet at the Goodenow Grove Campground. The hike will be 1 mile to 1.5 miles long on natural surface trails over uneven terrain. There are two points on the trail with a steep elevation change. 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/firefly-hike-for-families/
LOCATION:Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve\, 27064 Dutton Rd.\, Beecher\, 60401\, United States
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