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Events for March 2023 › Webinar › – The Geographic Society of Chicago

The Geographic Society of Chicago

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  • ‘Nature Nearby’ Webinar Series: Winter Wonders – NEW DATE!

    Discover a new way to enjoy Chicago’s winter! Join us for the second session in our Nature Nearby: Getting Active in and Around the City webinar series, Winter Wonders.

    In this session, Peggy Browning will guide you through the joys of cross-country skiing and show you how to embrace the season with confidence and comfort.

    What You’ll Learn:

    • Benefits of Winter Exercise: Why getting outdoors in the cold is great for your health and well-being.
    • Stay Comfortable: Tips on proper clothing and layering to maintain the perfect body temperature.
    • Gear Essentials: How to use skiing equipment, plus recommendations on where to buy/rent gear.
    • Trail Tips: Best practices for trail preparedness and etiquette.
    • Where to Ski: Discover the top spots in and around Chicago for cross-country skiing.

    Whether you’re a beginner or looking to improve your skills, this webinar will give you the knowledge and inspiration to make the most of Chicago’s winter wonderland.

    Reserve Your Spot Today!

     

  • ‘Nature Nearby’ Webinar Series: Urban Hiking

    Join us for a special webinar featuring the author of Chicago Transit Hikes, who will guide us through a selection of Chicagoland’s most diverse and beautiful outdoor spaces—all accessible by train.

    Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking for a new way to explore the city, this session will open your eyes to the incredible geography and environments you can reach without ever needing a car.

    Author/Facilitator – Lindsay Welbers is a writer and journalist living in Chicago’s Jefferson Park neighborhood with her husband and Blue Heeler.

    Register here!

  • Travelogue: Reflections in a Mermaid’s Eye (Phillipines)

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    Tuesday, July 16, 2024

    1-2 p.m. | Zoom Webinar | Cost: FREE

    Join GSC for the July Travelogue where ocean diver, Lynn Funkhouser will introduce us to some of her favorite islands, critters, and people. Lynn will take us to the Philippines where scientists have declared “the Center of the Center” of Marine Biodiversity. It became her gold standard in 1975 & dove there 2-3 months every year until the pandemic. You won’t want to miss her amazing photography!

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  • Women in Geography Webinar Series: Judith Bock

    Women in Geography Webinar Series: Judith Bock

    Wednesday, November 8, 2023

    7 p.m. | Zoom Webinar | Cost: FREE

    Zonia Baber: “That the Public May Be Brought to Understand the Importance of Geography”

    Arizona “Zonia” Baber was the founder of the Geographic Society of Chicago. She was a pioneer in teaching and promoting geography and geology. She revolutionized methods of teaching, believing that students needed to be in the field. Zonia also was a feminist and activist regarding social issues of her time.

    As a member of the Society of Woman Geographers, she shared her knowledge about the world. She was a fascinating woman, who traveled the world, but always returned to Chicago. In our final webinar for the Women in Geography series learn about our founder: Zonia Baber.

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