REI Northbrook Clinics and Events

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Northbrook Clinics and Events

Note: Recurring events are listed at the top.

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Leave No Trace and REI team up!

Free

Get your Scout troop, youth group, or classroom involved with PEAK!
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All Year

REI Rental Gear

Trying out a new outdoor activity? REI has rental equipment to get you outside anytime.
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Weekends

Weekend Getaways with REI Adventures!

Looking for a quick escape? These two-to-four-day trips allow you to experience the great outdoors, polish your skills (or learn some new ones) and meet other fun outdoor enthusiasts?all without taking a lot of time off or breaking your bank account.
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Ongoing

Let REI Experts Share Their Knowledge With Your Scouts!

Free

We can teach your Scouts about the Outdoors with private, in and out-of store clinics for FREE!
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Announced August 2007

2007 REI Grant Recipients for Chicagoland

Free

Join REI in congratulating the recipients of the 2007 REI Grants. These organizations are dedicated to conservation, outdoor recreation and/or introducing youth to the outdoors.

Irons Oaks Foundation
Lake Forest Open Lands Association
League of Illinois Bicyclists
OMNI Youth Services Inc.
Youth Conservation Corps
Wetlands Initiative
Chicagoland Bicycle Federation

Each year REI staff nominate their favorite organizations for grants. Nominated organizations then submit a proposal to the REI Corporate office, which reviews and approves the proposals.

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Begins May 12th and ends August 1st

2008 Kids' Passport to Adventure

Free

Designed for kids age 5 to 12, our Kids? Passport to Adventure program is a fun way to connect them to the natural world and start them on a lifetime of outdoor recreation and stewardship.
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6/30/2008 7:00 PM

Monday Night Backpacking: Trail Hazards and Wilderness Survival

Free

Have you always wanted to go backpacking, but never felt you were smart enough or experienced enough to walk in the wilderness and survive for a week or so with only what you were carrying? This series of nine seminars on backpacking will teach you everything you?ll need to know!
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7/8/2008 7:00 PM

Bike Maintenance 101

Free

Learn easy at home tips to keep your bike in top working condition!
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7/10/2008 7:00 PM

Intro to Kayaking with the Northwest Passage

Free

Join the Northwest Passage as they introduce you to the fun and exciting world of kayaking!
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7/14/2008 7:00 PM

Camping with Kids

Free

Join REI experts as we give you some great ideas on how to make family camping fun for everyone!
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7/17/2008 7:00 PM

Berkie Nordic Walking Class

Free

Join REI experts as we show you fun and exciting workouts using trekking poles!
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7/19/2008 10:00 AM

Passport to Adventure Family Ride

Free

Join REI staff out at the Skokie Lagoons as we help you get started on your next Passport Adventure!
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7/21/2008 7:00 PM

Bicycle Commuting / Biking for Transportation

Free

The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation Suburban Ambassador shows you how to use your bike to get around without being waylaid by traffic.
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7/24/2008 7:00 PM

Team in Training

Free

Join the Team in Training, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Societies' endurance race fundraising program staff for an informational session and an opportunity to join!

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