Winter Solstice

Celebrate the shortest day and the longest night in the Northern Hemisphere with the Chicago Astronomer!

Dec 21, 2017   ·   Astronomy

Tavern Talk—More than Just a Walk in the Park: Parks as Living Labs

For our January event, we’re asking the question: Q.: When is a park more than just a pretty place? A.: When the park doubles as a living laboratory for researchers and citizen scientists. At…

Jan 30, 2018   ·   Talk

Phenology Volunteer Training Workshop-2018

Become a citizen scientist plant observer for The 606! The Trust for Public Land is looking for community members who want to volunteer to observe, record, and report on plants that make up The…

Feb 24, 2018   ·   Workshop

Phenology Volunteer Training Workshop-2018

Become a citizen scientist plant observer for The 606! The Trust for Public Land is looking for community members who want to volunteer to observe, record, and report on plants that make up The…

Mar 03, 2018   ·   Workshop

Tavern Talk: Linear Parks—Here, There, Everywhere

For our March event, we’re asking the question: Q.: What’s driving the linear park trend in Chicago and across the country? A.: Miles of unused train tracks cut through urban landscapes around the world….

Mar 06, 2018   ·   Talk

For The Love of Stars

Join the Chicago Astronomer for sky gazing at For The Love of Stars at Julia de Burgos Park. Monthly stargazing events with The 606’s resident astronomer begin on Friday, March 9 and continue on the…

Mar 09, 2018   ·   Astronomy

‘Scopes in the City—with the Adler Planetarium

Celebrate the Spring Equinox—Skygazing with the Adler Planetarium’s ‘Scopes in the City. Due to forecasted wind and clouds, this event has been shifted to March 22.

Mar 22, 2018   ·   Astronomy

NEW DATE: For The Love of Stars

This event has been moved to Friday, April 20, due to rain. Join the Chicago Astronomer for sky gazing at For The Love of Stars at Julia de Burgos Park. Monthly stargazing events with The…

Apr 20, 2018   ·   Astronomy

NEW DATE: Science on The 606

This event has been moved to Saturday, April 21, due to rain. While you are strolling, running or biking along The 606, dozens of scientific spectacles are hiding in plain sight, and on National…

Apr 21, 2018   ·   Family Friendly

CANCELED: The 606 Bike Rally – Gear Up for Fun & Safety

THIS EVENT IS CANCELED DUE TO BAD WEATHER. The Third Annual 606 Bike Rally is a collaboration with the Chicago Police Department’s 14th and 25th Districts, West Town Bikes and other local community organizations….

May 12, 2018   ·   Family Friendly