Upcoming Events
2024 #10Trail Challenge
July 1, 2024 from 12:00am to 12:00am
This July: #10Trail is Back!
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Niles District Library Hike at Myron Perlman
July 27, 2024 from 10:00am to 11:30am
Join the Niles District Library and COL for a summer hike at Myron Perlman Nature Preserve!
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Hike and Hang: Sugarwood Forest Preserve
July 31, 2024 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Finish #10Trail strong! Meet fellow #10Trail-ers for a hike at Sugarwood Forest Preserve, followed by a social hour at SideYard in Sawyer!
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2024 Annual Benefit: Art on the Prairie
August 10, 2024 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm
Support conservation in our community! Join us August 10 at COL's Annual Benefit at Janis Kanter & Tom McCormick's beautiful property, featuring a fabulous sculpture garden ensconced on a restored prairie chock full of summer wildflowers.
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Fungus Among Us Hike
August 13, 2024 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Join us as we take a hike and learn about the mushrooms of Myron Perlman Nature Preserve.
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August Stewardship Day
August 17, 2024 from 10:00am to Noon
Calling all trailblazers...come on out and help us clear the trail at Trillium Woodlands Preserve in Niles!
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Forest Bathing at Chris Thompson Memorial Preserve
August 18, 2024 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Join Nature Therapy of Michiana for a two-hour forest bathing immersion. Tickets are $35. A portion of proceeds will be donated back to COL.
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Forest Bathing at Jens Jensen Preserve
August 23, 2024 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Join Nature Therapy of Michiana for a two-hour forest bathing immersion. Tickets are $35. A portion of proceeds will be donated back to COL.
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Extending Your Growing Season
August 30, 2024 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Learn how to get the most out of your garden from Farmer Billy of the Harris Family Farm Foundation.
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Labor Day Forest Bathing at Sugarwood Forest Preserve
September 2, 2024 from 9:00am to 11:00am
Join Nature Therapy of Michiana for a two-hour forest bathing immersion. Tickets are $35. A portion of proceeds will be donated back to COL.
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Conservation Corner: Invasive Species
September 4, 2024 from 10:00am to 11:30am
Learn all about invasive species and the risks they pose as we walk our newest preserve.
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Things That Go Squeak in the Night Bat Hike
September 13, 2024 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Join COL and Senior Wildlife Biologist Jeremy Sheets for a night hike at Sugarwood Forest Preserve!
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September Stewardship Day
September 14, 2024 from 10:00am to Noon
Help us collect & distribute seeds at Burns Prairie Preserve. This is an especially kid-friendly workday!
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Kayak & Brews
September 16, 2024 from 1:30pm to 5:00pm
Join COL for early fall kayaking on the Galien River Marsh followed by discounted food and drinks at Ghost Isle Brewery. Registration opens on August 28 at 11 am ET.
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Forest Bathing at Chris Thompson Memorial Preserve
September 20, 2024 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Join Nature Therapy of Michiana for a two-hour forest bathing immersion. Tickets are $35. A portion of proceeds will be donated back to COL.
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Forest Bathing at Jens Jensen
October 4, 2024 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Join Nature Therapy of Michiana for a two-hour forest bathing immersion. Tickets are $35. A portion of proceeds will be donated back to COL.
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Forest Bathing at Trillium Woodlands Preserve
October 12, 2024 from 10:00am to Noon
Join Nature Therapy of Michiana for a two-hour forest bathing immersion. Tickets are $35. A portion of proceeds will be donated back to COL.
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Forest Bathing at Jens Jensen Preserve
October 27, 2024 from 9:00am to 11:00am
Join Nature Therapy of Michiana for a two-hour forest bathing immersion. Tickets are $35. A portion of proceeds will be donated back to COL.
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Forest Bathing at Chris Thompson Memorial Preserve
November 11, 2024 from 10:00am to Noon
Join Nature Therapy of Michiana for a two-hour forest bathing immersion. Tickets are $35. A portion of proceeds will be donated back to COL.
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Forest Bathing at Sugarwood Forest Preserve
December 7, 2024 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Join Nature Therapy of Michiana for a two-hour forest bathing immersion. Tickets are $35. A portion of proceeds will be donated back to COL.
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