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Introduction to Forest Bathing
Oct
19
9:00 AM09:00

Introduction to Forest Bathing

From Oak Park Public Library

Program Description

Event Details

Reduce stress and open up to a sense of awe, connection, and well-being with the practice of forest therapy aka forest bathing. Certified forest therapy guide Sarah Abu-Absi will lead the group in gentle mindfulness practices to reconnect to nature and ourselves. We will be sitting or laying down on the grass much of the time. Bring a blanket, chair or mat. More info at www.thatforestfeeling.com

Please Note: This event is limited to 15 participants. Registration is required. More information will be sent to registered participants.

Disclaimer(s)

Physical Activity

By joining this class, you declare that you are physically fit and ready to participate and understand any physical activity may involve some risk of injury. You may rest at any time during the class. It is your responsibility to consult with your physician with respect to any past or present injury, illness, health problem, or any other condition or medication that may affect your participation.

The participant assumes all risks of injury and illness that may result from such participation. The participant agrees to waive and release the Oak Park Public Library, its officers, employees, trustees, and agents and shall hold such persons/entity harmless from any and all liability for any claim, suit, or other cause of action which might arise from injuries, illness, damages, or loss which may occur on account of participation in such activities.

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Introduction to Forest Bathing
Oct
19
11:00 AM11:00

Introduction to Forest Bathing

From Oak Park Public Library

Program Description

Event Details

Reduce stress and open up to a sense of awe, connection, and well-being with the practice of forest therapy aka forest bathing. Certified forest therapy guide Sarah Abu-Absi will lead the group in gentle mindfulness practices to reconnect to nature and ourselves. We will be sitting or laying down on the grass much of the time. Bring a blanket, chair or mat. More info at www.thatforestfeeling.com

Please Note: This event is limited to 15 participants. Registration is required. More information will be sent to registered participants.

Disclaimer(s)

Physical Activity

By joining this class, you declare that you are physically fit and ready to participate and understand any physical activity may involve some risk of injury. You may rest at any time during the class. It is your responsibility to consult with your physician with respect to any past or present injury, illness, health problem, or any other condition or medication that may affect your participation.

The participant assumes all risks of injury and illness that may result from such participation. The participant agrees to waive and release the Oak Park Public Library, its officers, employees, trustees, and agents and shall hold such persons/entity harmless from any and all liability for any claim, suit, or other cause of action which might arise from injuries, illness, damages, or loss which may occur on account of participation in such activities.

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2024 Fall Tree and Shrub Sale
Oct
5
10:00 AM10:00

2024 Fall Tree and Shrub Sale

From Forest Preserves of Cook County

When the sale commences, trees & shrubs are available by pre-order only.


Comprehensive information about the sale at West Cook  2024  Fall Tree and Shrub Sale

A healthy landscape has layers: a grass and forb layer, a shrub layer, and a tree or canopy layer. From layering comes strength.

Together, the three layers render nooks, crannies, nest holes, coverts, edge effects, niches, niches, and more niches to encourage biocommunity

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Green Living: Learning from Your Neighbors
Sep
29
1:30 PM13:30

Green Living: Learning from Your Neighbors

From Oak Park Public Library

Interested in greening your home or lifestyle but feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start? Come join us for this event--part presentation, part information fair--to hear stories and ask questions of your neighbors who have taken various green steps. Brief presentations will be followed by an opportunity to drop by presenters' tables to ask questions and get more information. Topics to be covered include: home audits, insulation, solar panel installation, Community Solar programs for house & condo owners & renters, heat pumps and induction cooking.

Presented by Arbor West Neighbors in collaboration with the library. Registration recommended.

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Lecture: Enhancing Your Landscape With Native Shrubs
Sep
19
7:00 PM19:00

Lecture: Enhancing Your Landscape With Native Shrubs

From Friends Of The Oak Park Conservatory

Thursday, Sept 19, 7:00-8:00P                    

Not only do shrubs provide a great backdrop for other plants in your garden, but they can also stabilize the soil and create a habitat for wildlife. Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory as we welcome a speaker from West Cook Wild Ones to learn about native shrubs and alternatives to those that are invasive. 

Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON)

This is a FREE, virtual event.  A Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants on the day of the lecture.

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The Beauty and Benefits of Hedgerows
Sep
19
6:00 PM18:00

The Beauty and Benefits of Hedgerows

From West Cook Wild Ones

Explore the ecological and aesthetic advantages of hedges and hedgerows in our upcoming Wild Ones national webinar, “The Beauty and Benefits of Hedgerows” with Heather McCargo, founder of Wild Seed Project.

Native hedgerows are diverse plantings of woody plants from shrubs to small trees along with herbaceous groundcovers at their base.  Learn how these low-maintenance and sustainable plantings of shrubs, trees, and groundcovers can enhance biodiversity, provide critical habitats for wildlife, and contribute to climate resilience. Discover practical tips for designing and implementing hedgerows in various landscapes, from farms to urban settings, and understand their role in supporting pollinators, birds, and soil health. 

To register and for more information Click Here!

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Friends of the Forest Preserves: Paddling at Kickapoo
Sep
7
10:00 AM10:00

Friends of the Forest Preserves: Paddling at Kickapoo

From Forest Preserves of Cook County

Sat, September 7 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Join the Forest Preserves of Cook County for a paddling event at Kickapoo Woods! This FREE event offers a great opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the natural area while engaging in a fun and relaxing paddling experience.

To register please email Gloria Orozco at gloria@fotfp.org

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