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Nature For All

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2026-04-23 18:30:00 2026-04-23 19:30:00 America/Chicago Nature For All Learn about the women who shaped the Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s first century—from founding Illinois’s fourth district to launching a highly successful volunteer program. Register Main Library - Elgin Room

Thursday, April 23
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-23 18:30:00 2026-04-23 19:30:00 America/Chicago Nature For All Learn about the women who shaped the Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s first century—from founding Illinois’s fourth district to launching a highly successful volunteer program. Register Main Library - Elgin Room

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Elgin Room

Learn about the women who shaped the Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s first century—from founding Illinois’s fourth district to launching a highly successful volunteer program. Register

Presenter Al Watts is a South Elgin husband, father of four, author, speaker, Civil War Re-enactor, and Professional Historian. The Forest Preserve District of Kane County contracted Al in 2024 to research, write, and share its 100 year history for its Centennial Celebration in 2025.

This program is in partnership with the Wild Ones of Greater Kane County.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Nature & Science | Adult Programs |

TAGS: | America 250 |

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