Join us for an evening of soulful, uplifting live music as The John Wesley Experience, a Chicago-based jazz ensemble, takes the stage at the Shirley Heinze Land Trust Meadowbrook Amphitheater on October 3rd from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. The John Wesley Experience brings together the rich sounds of jazz, gospel, soul, and contemporary music, creating […]
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Celebrate fall migration with Shirley Heinze while contributing to a global day of citizen science! October Big Day is a global event that unites people worldwide in a shared passion for birds, sparking a movement to observe, celebrate, and protect our feathered friends. Founded by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, this 24-hour event challenges bird
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Celebrate fall migration with Shirley Heinze while contributing to a global day of citizen science! October Big Day is a global event that unites people worldwide in a shared passion for birds, sparking a movement to observe, celebrate, and protect our feathered friends. Founded by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, this 24-hour event challenges bird
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Slow down, look closely, and deepen your connection to the natural world through the practice of nature journaling. Join us at Meadowbrook Nature Preserve for a creative and mindful outdoor experience where observation meets art and curiosity leads the way. During this program, participants will be introduced to the basics of nature journaling—a simple yet
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It’s fall, which means it’s time for Mushrooms @ Meadowbrook! Equipped with our trusty blacklights, we’ll venture into a forest teeming with life where these mystical organisms silently thrive. As the daylight fades, we’ll unleash the power of our blacklights, revealing an enchanting glow that illuminates the hidden world of mushrooms. Led by local enthusiast
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Slow down, look closely, and deepen your connection to the natural world through the practice of nature journaling. Join us at Meadowbrook Nature Preserve for a creative and mindful outdoor experience where observation meets art and curiosity leads the way. During this program, participants will be introduced to the basics of nature journaling—a simple yet
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Join us for a gentle and engaging story time as we read A Seed Is Sleepy by Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long. This beautifully illustrated book will invite participants to explore the secret lives of seeds. We will learn how they rest, sprout, travel, and grow into the plants we see all around us.
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Experience the magic of nature after dark at Lydick Bog during this special guided night hike and moth exploration. Begin your evening with a guided night hike led by Shirley Heinze Land Trust’s Engagement Coordinator, Bella. As you explore the sights and sounds of the bog at dusk, we will learn about this unique and
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Celebrate the changing season with an evening of reflection, restoration, and deep relaxation as we honor the spirit of the Autumn Equinox. As day and night come into balance, nature reminds us to slow down, embrace change, and prepare for the quieter months ahead. This special gathering offers an opportunity to pause, reconnect with yourself,
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Join us for the third hike in our seasonal Phenology Hike series with a guided fall walk exploring the changing rhythms of the natural world as autumn settles in. As temperatures cool and the days grow shorter, plants and animals prepare for the coming winter through migration, seed dispersal, dormancy, and other remarkable seasonal adaptations.
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