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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T163000
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SUMMARY:Glacial Park Hiking Trip - 6/13/26
DESCRIPTION:We’re spending our springtime days with adventure on the brain! Join us for a trip to Glacial Park Conservation Area for a day of hiking and picnicking.\nTransportation provided. Meet at Fox Center. \n  \nHikers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult. \n  \nPhoto by Openlands
URL:https://pdop.org/event/glacial-park-hiking-trip-6-13-26/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Nature Programs,Youth Special Interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233054
CREATED:20260501T061414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T061414Z
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SUMMARY:Animals of the Stars - 6/13/26
DESCRIPTION:We're looking to the skies and learning all about the animals that make up our constellations. Join us as we discover the tales behind constellations like Aquila the eagle\, Leo the lion\, and Lepus the rabbit\, plus make some star stories of your own!
URL:https://pdop.org/event/animals-of-the-stars-6-13-26/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Nature Programs,Youth Special Interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233054
CREATED:20260501T061415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T061415Z
UID:2382879-1781344800-1781348400@pdop.org
SUMMARY:Navigation with and without Compasses - 6/13/26
DESCRIPTION:Let’s go outdoors! Each week during the summer\, we’re learning an new skill to help us survive in the wilderness. No experience is necessary. Are you up to the challenge? \nThis week we're learning to navigate using compasses and what to do if we don't have one handy.
URL:https://pdop.org/event/navigation-with-and-without-compasses-6-13-26/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Nature Programs,Youth Special Interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233054
CREATED:20260501T061439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T061439Z
UID:2382950-1781946000-1781949600@pdop.org
SUMMARY:Bug Behavior with Charles Henry Turner - 6/20/2026
DESCRIPTION:We're celebrating Juneteenth by learning about Black heroes in the world of natural science! \nCharles Henry Turner was a zoologist who studied bugs and laid the foundation for what we know about insects today. We're exploring his story through science-themed games\, art\, and more.
URL:https://pdop.org/event/bug-behavior-with-charles-henry-turner-6-20-2026/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Nature Programs,Youth Special Interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233054
CREATED:20260501T061441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T061441Z
UID:2382955-1781949600-1781953200@pdop.org
SUMMARY:Stephen Bishops's Mammoth Cave - 6/20/2026
DESCRIPTION:We're celebrating Juneteenth by learning about Black heroes in the world of natural science! \nStephen Bishop knew Mammoth Cave better than anyone! He was the first guide for the longest cave in the world and created one of the most accurate maps of it to ever exist. Join us as we replicate a cave guide experience\, make our own maps\, and more.
URL:https://pdop.org/event/stephen-bishopss-mammoth-cave-6-20-2026/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Nature Programs,Youth Special Interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233054
CREATED:20260501T061505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T061505Z
UID:2383026-1782550800-1782554400@pdop.org
SUMMARY:Trip to the Tide Pools - 6/27/26
DESCRIPTION:We're hitting the coast and learning about the creatures that live in tide pools\, like anemones\, urchins\, sea stars\, and more! Join us as we explore tidal habitats using stories\, games\, and art..
URL:https://pdop.org/event/trip-to-the-tide-pools-6-27-26/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Nature Programs,Youth Special Interest
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233054
CREATED:20260501T061506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T061506Z
UID:2383029-1782554400-1782558000@pdop.org
SUMMARY:Seed Paper Workshop - 6/27/26
DESCRIPTION:What can you even do with all that junk mail? You can recycle it\, but now you can plant it! \nJoin us in making plantable seed paper out of recycled materials. All materials provided\, and everyone goes home with at least three sheets.
URL:https://pdop.org/event/seed-paper-workshop-6-27-26/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Nature Programs,Youth Special Interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233054
CREATED:20260501T061600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T061600Z
UID:2383165-1783760400-1783764000@pdop.org
SUMMARY:Weird & Wonderful Wildlife - 7/11/26
DESCRIPTION:What do giant squid\, platypus\, and okapi have in common? People thought they weren't real animals! \nJoin us as we rediscover the animals that we previously thought were just myths\, tell their stories\, and learn how they were finally found.
URL:https://pdop.org/event/weird-wonderful-wildlife-7-11-26/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Nature Programs,Youth Special Interest
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233054
CREATED:20260501T061602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T061602Z
UID:2383169-1783764000-1783767600@pdop.org
SUMMARY:Plaster Cast Workshop: Animal & Bigfoot Tracks - 7/11/26
DESCRIPTION:Who made those tracks? A rabbit? A deer? Was it Bigfoot?! \nJoin us as we make paster footprint casts of animal tracks\, learn about the animals that make them\, and build tracking guides for our next hike in the woods.
URL:https://pdop.org/event/plaster-cast-workshop-animal-bigfoot-tracks-7-11-26/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Nature Programs,Youth Special Interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233054
CREATED:20260501T061629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T061629Z
UID:2383237-1784361600-1784392200@pdop.org
SUMMARY:Volo Bog Hiking Trip - 7/18/26
DESCRIPTION:We’re spending our springtime days with adventure on the brain! Join us for a trip to Volo Bog State Natural Area for a day of hiking and picnicking.\nTransportation provided. Meet at Fox Center. \n  \nHikers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult. \n  \nPhoto by Openlands
URL:https://pdop.org/event/volo-bog-hiking-trip-7-18-26/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Nature Programs,Youth Special Interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233054
CREATED:20260501T061631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T061631Z
UID:2383242-1784368800-1784372400@pdop.org
SUMMARY:Voyager: Interstellar Time Capsules - 7/18/26
DESCRIPTION:Send messages to aliens and design your own Voyager Golden Record! \n  \nThe Voyager probes were launched in September 1977 and included greetings\, music\, images\, and sound that hopefully will be picked up by aliens like a message in a bottle. If you were to send a letter to our neighbors in the stars\, what would you send? Join us as we design our Golden Records and write our own interstellar messages.
URL:https://pdop.org/event/voyager-interstellar-time-capsules-7-18-26/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Nature Programs,Youth Special Interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233054
CREATED:20260501T061633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T061633Z
UID:2383245-1784377800-1784381400@pdop.org
SUMMARY:Rocket to the Moon! - 7/18/26
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the anniversary of the Apollo mission by building your own rocket! \nJuly 20th is the 56th anniversary of the moon landing\, and we're celebrating by launching our own rockets! Join us as we design and decorate our own Apollo 11's and use water pressure to make them hit the skies.
URL:https://pdop.org/event/rocket-to-the-moon-7-18-26/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Nature Programs,Youth Special Interest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233054
CREATED:20260501T061658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T061658Z
UID:2383314-1784970000-1784973600@pdop.org
SUMMARY:Build-a-Zoo - 7/25/26
DESCRIPTION:Become the zoo director\, and design your dream zoo! Learn about animal habitats\, enrichment\, and conservation as you use your creativity to build habitats with recycled materials.
URL:https://pdop.org/event/build-a-zoo-7-25-26/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Nature Programs,Youth Special Interest
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233054
CREATED:20260501T061659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T061659Z
UID:2383315-1784970000-1784973600@pdop.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Nature Journaling - 7/25/26
DESCRIPTION:Learn to mindfully experience nature with journaling  no artistic ability required! We’ll guide you through how to connect and look closely to the world around us. This program is perfect for anyone who wants to relax\, de-stress\, and appreciate the beauty around them.
URL:https://pdop.org/event/introduction-to-nature-journaling-7-25-26/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Nature Programs,Youth Special Interest
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233054
CREATED:20260501T061721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T061721Z
UID:2383387-1785574800-1785578400@pdop.org
SUMMARY:Soak up the Sun - 8/1/26
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that reptiles don't sweat? But then\, how do they keep themselves cool on these hot summer days? Join us as we explore the world of ectotherms\, do some summer science\, and even meet a real snake friend! 
URL:https://pdop.org/event/soak-up-the-sun-8-1-26/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Nature Programs,Youth Special Interest
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233054
CREATED:20260501T061749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T061749Z
UID:2383475-1786179600-1786183200@pdop.org
SUMMARY:Little Shop of Carnivorous Plants - 8/8/26
DESCRIPTION:"Feed me\, Seymour!" We're stepping into the freaky flower shop to learn the how's and why's of flytraps\, sundews\, pitcher plants\, and other meat-eating plants.
URL:https://pdop.org/event/little-shop-of-carnivorous-plants-8-8-26/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Nature Programs,Youth Special Interest
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233054
CREATED:20260501T061750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T061750Z
UID:2383478-1786183200-1786186800@pdop.org
SUMMARY:Firestarter Workshop - 8/8/26
DESCRIPTION:Let’s go outdoors! We’re learning an new skill to help us survive in the wilderness. No experience is necessary. Are you up to the challenge? \nThis week we're making our own fire starters and learning how to use them.
URL:https://pdop.org/event/firestarter-workshop-8-8-26/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Nature Programs,Youth Special Interest
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233054
CREATED:20260501T061819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T061819Z
UID:2383559-1786780800-1786811400@pdop.org
SUMMARY:Starved Rock Hiking Trip - 8/15/26
DESCRIPTION:We’re spending our springtime days with adventure on the brain! Join us for a trip to Starved Rock State Park for a day of hiking and picnicking.\nTransportation provided. Meet at Fox Center. \n  \nHikers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult. \n  \nPhoto by Openlands
URL:https://pdop.org/event/starved-rock-hiking-trip-8-15-26/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Nature Programs,Youth Special Interest
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233054
CREATED:20260501T061820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T061820Z
UID:2383562-1786784400-1786788000@pdop.org
SUMMARY:First Impressions - 8/15/26
DESCRIPTION:How do you react when we see a snake? What about a spider\, bat\, or wolf? Join us as we peek behind the curtains of the myths and legends that tell us certain animals are spooky\, use art to "de-scare" some creepy crawlies\, and meet with a (very friendly) snake in person!
URL:https://pdop.org/event/first-impressions-8-15-26/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Nature Programs,Youth Special Interest
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233054
CREATED:20260501T061821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T061821Z
UID:2383565-1786788000-1786791600@pdop.org
SUMMARY:Beneficial Bug Hotel - 8/15/26
DESCRIPTION:A bug hotel is a structure filled with materials that different insects and spiders like to use as a habitat. These crawlies aren’t so creepy when they’re doing their part in the ecosystem! Join us in making places for our beneficial bugs to stay – that you can bring home! All materials provided.
URL:https://pdop.org/event/beneficial-bug-hotel-8-15-26/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Nature Programs,Youth Special Interest
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233054
CREATED:20260501T061846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T061846Z
UID:2383638-1787389200-1787392800@pdop.org
SUMMARY:Urban Safari - 8/22/26
DESCRIPTION:What's wild in the city? More than you'd think! Urban areas have a lot of nature – join us as we put on our investigation glasses and scour the park for signs of life that we might not have noticed before\, and explore the connections to wildlife that occur all around us.
URL:https://pdop.org/event/urban-safari-8-22-26/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Nature Programs,Youth Special Interest
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T233054
CREATED:20260501T061847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T061847Z
UID:2383642-1787392800-1787396400@pdop.org
SUMMARY:Knot Tying for Beginners - 8/22/26
DESCRIPTION:  \nWait\, is that a larks head or a bowline? Or is it a sheet bend? And what do all these knots for anyway? Join us in learning how to tie different knots\, what they’re for\, and how to use them on your next outdoor adventure.
URL:https://pdop.org/event/knot-tying-for-beginners-8-22-26/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Nature Programs,Youth Special Interest
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