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11/20/2025

🧥 FREE Winter Wear ❄️🧣

Need warm clothing for the season? The DeKalb Area Women's Center is hosting a free distribution event with coats, jackets, boots, scarves, hats, and gloves for women, men, and children.

DeKalb Area Women’s Center
📍1021 State Street, DeKalb, IL 60115
📅 Saturday, November 22, 2025
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

All are welcome—spread the word! 💙
Questions? Contact: 815-758-1351 or DeKalbAWC@gmail.com

11/18/2025

Happy National Take a Hike Day! 🥾
Today’s the perfect reminder that a hike can be a slow stroll down a familiar trail, a walk to the park, or wandering your own backyard.

Every step outside opens the door to curiosity, calm, and connection. 🌿
For kids (and adults!), even a few minutes outdoors can spark wonder.

So take a step—any step.
A little time outside is always time well spent. 💚

10/29/2025

🐦 Pop-Up Nature: Backyard Birding!
📍 Russell Woods Forest Preserve, Genoa
📅 Thursday, October 30 | 10 AM – 1:30 PM

Swing by anytime between 10am and 1:30pm to explore the world of Backyard Birding with DeKalb County Forest Preserve District staff! Learn to identify the birds you see at your feeder and discover what’s waiting just beyond it.

Perfect for families, nature lovers, and curious minds of all ages — come connect with nature, learn something new, and enjoy a beautiful fall day outdoors! 🍂

10/22/2025

Today is Take Me Outside Day!
🌳🍂🐝🍁🌞🌈
Here’s how to get involved:
1️⃣ Sign up on the Take Me Outside website — it’s free!
2️⃣ Spend one hour outside on Wednesday, Oct. 22.
3️⃣ Explore the week’s schedule full of outdoor learning inspiration.
4️⃣ Share your experiences using .

10/20/2025

Its Take Me Outside Week, October 20–24! Are you in to get out?
Join nearly 1 million learners and educators across North America encouraging everyone to embrace outdoor learning and connection with nature!

This FREE virtual initiative features inspiring speakers, fun activities, and prizes — all focused on three themes:
✨ Indigenous Perspectives & Knowledge
🌱 Environmental Education & Climate Change
💚 Health & Wellbeing

Let’s step beyond the walls of the classroom and into the wonder of the outdoors! 🌿

🔗 Learn more and sign up: takemeoutside.ca

10/20/2025

10/17/2025

Help care for local wildlife habitat this Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9–11 AM at Oaken Acres.

This month’s project will prepare the land for prescribed burns later this fall and winter — removing honeysuckle and clearing leaves and debris from the base of trees.

Please RSVP to ann.shult@gmail.com

Every hour spent makes a difference for local wildlife and healthy habitats. 💚

10/04/2025

🧵 Glidden Tinker Time: Clothespin Dolls

Saturday, October 11: 3-4 pm
Glidden Homestead, 921 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb

Step back in time and get crafty at Glidden Tinker Time!

This hands-on, guided program invites young makers to explore life in the 1870s by creating their very own clothespin doll—a popular homemade toy for children in pioneer days.
Before plastic toys and battery-powered gadgets, kids used creativity and simple materials to bring their playtime to life. Using wooden clothespins, fabric scraps, yarn, and imagination, you’ll design a one-of-a-kind doll just like children might have at the Glidden Homestead over 150 years ago. This activity is just $5 per child, with proceeds supporting operations of the J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center. A chaperone is required.
Join us for old-fashioned fun that blends history, art, and play!

Pre-registration is required. For more information contact Jessi@gliddenhomestead.org or call 815-756-7904
Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/glidden-tinker-time-clothespin-dolls

10/03/2025

“To reconnect with nature is key if we want to save the planet.” – Jane Goodall

🌿✨ The legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall showed the world that every small action matters, and that when children connect with nature, they grow into its greatest protectors. 🌍💚

10/02/2025

🐾 It’s NIU Homecoming Week!

Join the Huskie Homecoming Block Party: Down Home in Downtown DeKalb
📅 Thurs, Oct 2 | 🕔 5–8 PM

✨ Kidzone • 🚗 Classic Cars • 🎶 Pep Rally • 🍴 Food Trucks • 🛍️ Local Discounts

Homecoming is for everyone—let’s celebrate together! ❤️🖤
👉 niu.edu/homecoming

09/21/2025

Pop-Up Nature: Stream Ecosystem
This week discover the hidden world beneath the water’s surface! 🐟

📅 Thursday, September 25
🕙 Stop by anytime between 10 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Kishwaukee Forest Preserve, Kingston

Join DeKalb County Forest Preserve staff to explore the fascinating interdependence of aquatic life. From tiny insects to fish and plants, streams are alive with connections waiting to be discovered.

Bring your curiosity and enjoy a morning of nature exploration—perfect for all ages! 🦋