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A Treasure in our Backyard:

Dixie Briggs Nature Preserve
2019-05-08 19:00:00 2019-05-08 20:00:00 America/Chicago A Treasure in our Backyard: Did you know Algonquin is home to an Illinois State Nature Preserve and a plethora of pollinators? Harnish Main - Harnish Main Large Meeting Room

Wednesday, May 08
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-05-08 19:00:00 2019-05-08 20:00:00 America/Chicago A Treasure in our Backyard: Did you know Algonquin is home to an Illinois State Nature Preserve and a plethora of pollinators? Harnish Main - Harnish Main Large Meeting Room

Harnish Main

Harnish Main Large Meeting Room

Did you know Algonquin is home to an Illinois State Nature Preserve and a plethora of pollinators?

Learn how the retreating glaciers at Dixie Briggs provided the perfect habitat for our threatened and endanger plants and critters. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |

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Harnish Main
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Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, Jun 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Teen Crochet Club - RO - Ages 13-19
Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Soccer: A World Cup Odyssey - HYBRID - RO - In Person and Online - Ages 18+
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Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 3:00pm
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Drop-In Mah Jongg Club - NR - Adults 18+
Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Mon, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Drop-In Mah Jongg Club - NR - Adults 18+
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Family Garden Volunteers - RO - A volunteer opportunity for families with children 3+
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Wed, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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