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Inside, Out & About Features Wampum Lake

August 12, 2021

Wampum Lake includes a mix of creekside habitat, savannah, woodlands, and floodplain forest.

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The Comeback of Ospreys

August 11, 2021

There are 20 nesting sites throughout Cook County.

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Inside, Out & About ¿Hablas Español?

August 02, 2021

Inside, Out & About online programs are available in Spanish and English.

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Improving Habitat along the Little Calumet

August 01, 2021

This first-time planting in the Little Calumet is an extension of the successful plant installations we’ve done in the North Shore Channel since 2017

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Teens Deepen Connection with Nature

July 31, 2021

The students learned how to conduct water quality testing and assess the quality of natural areas

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Wellness Wednesdays at Whistler Woods

July 30, 2021

Open to all ages and experience levels, these special events (through Sept. 29) include bird watching, yoga, and seed collecting.

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Go on a Journey of Big Marsh Park and Listen

July 19, 2021

Big Marsh Park is a gem of eco-restoration.

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Community Action on Sewage and the River

July 18, 2021

There are more than 300 combined sewer outfalls that flow directly into the Chicago and Calumet Rivers.

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Connections With Nature Through Inside, Out & About

July 17, 2021

Being outside in nature is good for our health.

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Bridgehouse Museum Lecture Series

July 16, 2021

Expert speakers bring to life key aspects of the Chicago River system, and wildlife.

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