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Explore Illinois’ Wild Side at the Wild Things 2025 Conference

Jan 31, 2025

Wild Things 2025 Conference, March 1, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., at Donald E. Stevens Center, Rosemont. Features 140+ talks on conservation, ecology, and advocacy. Keynotes: Marla Garrison, Joey Santore. Tickets: $60/$40.

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Experience a Taste of Ravinia at All-Day Farmers Market in Highland Park

Jul 31, 2024

Celebrate National Farmers Market Week at the second annual Taste of Ravinia Farmers Market from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Enjoy the Wonders of Orchids at the Chicago Botanic Garden

Feb 29, 2024

The show features blooming displays inspired by carnival and circus attractions such as walking under Ferris wheel seats, marveling at unicycles on tightropes and other gravity-defying surprises, all while listening to classic circus tunes.

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Illinois to Celebrate Third Annual Soil Health Week

Feb 29, 2024

The Illinois Soil Health Week offers in-person and virtual events to better connect residents and resources throughout the state to a natural resource that impacts everything from our health and our food to the health of our local economies.

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Step Right Up to The Orchid Show of Wonders

Feb 07, 2024

Starting February 10 and running through March 24, the Garden’s indoor galleries will be filled with a whimsical world of more than 10,000 fresh, vibrant blooms under the big top.

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Green Living Expo at McHenry County College

Sep 29, 2023

This free expo will offers a day of fun, learning and unique experiences. With vendors sharing sustainable and affordable options for home and work.

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Enjoy TheosoFEST Mind Body Spirit Festival in Wheaton

Aug 31, 2023

There will be tasty vegetarian food, a holistic marketplace showcasing more than 100 vendors, a festive Kids’ Korner, intuitive readings, labyrinth walks, tai chi, yoga and more.

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Inaugural Taste Of Ravinia to Include Local Market and Family Events

Jul 31, 2023

Live music, entertainment, local vendors and family-focused activities.

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Health Expo Bigger Than Ever in 2023

Jun 26, 2023

Sponsored Content Learn from expert speaker presentations and browse the exhibit hall to experience hands-on demonstrations, try new foods and drinks, sample products and learn from industry-leading companies.

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Family-Friendly AWAKE Oneness Festival in Geneva

May 31, 2023

This inaugural three-day festival celebrating life, spirituality and holistic well-being promises to deliver an immersive experience filled with workshops, activities, live music, camping and a profound sense of oneness.

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Green Living Expo Returns to McHenry County College Campus

Sep 30, 2022

Businesses and organizations with sustainable options such as carpet cleaning, personal care products and beekeeping will be ready to chat about how to be more sustainable while staying within a household budget.

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Morton Arboretum Illumination Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Sep 30, 2022

Guests can explore 18 different features along a tree-lined, one-mile walking trail immersed in color, light and sound created exclusively for The Morton Arboretum.

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Celebrate OAKtober at Ryerson

Sep 09, 2022

The Lake County Forest Preserves will hold an OAKtober Celebration: Tree & Shrub Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 2 at Ryerson Welcome Center in Riverwoods.

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Students Learn About Science at the Chicago River

Aug 31, 2022

The Chicago River Schools Network (CRSN), the premier educational program of Friends of the Chicago River, is creating new field trips and presentations for the 2022-23 school year to help students explore the Chicago River and learn about nature and science.

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Volunteer for Chicago River Day

Mar 31, 2022

The celebration draws thousands of volunteers every year to work in and along the river system at nearly 70 greater Chicagoland locations throughout the watershed.

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