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Geo Society Chicago

@geosocietyofchi

The Geographic Society of Chicago (GSC) is involved with anything and everything related to the study of geography.

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We have TWO upcoming GIS workshops for educators around the state. No previous GIS experience necessary! Details and registration links included below. The first is on June 6th on Western Illinois... facebook.com/GeographicSoci…

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Chicago appears to be at the center of the pizza-preferring part of the US. Coincidence?? pudding.cool/2018/02/restau… pudding.cool/2018/02/restau…

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The built form of public housing is changing, and it's not the inward-facing tower blocks of old. Here's what to expect in the newest round of Chicago housing projects. nytimes.com/2019/05/15/art… nytimes.com/2019/05/15/art…

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Aloha! Join us tomorrow with photographer Jim Rowan of rowanpix.com for a presentation on the Hawaiian archipelago , from its active volcanoes to its tropical beaches. facebook.com/GeographicSoci…

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GIS mapping now has a new, unlikely champion. Bringing a new GIS program to his alma mater is... will.i.am? Shout out to this artist for bringing awareness and opportunities to young people in urban communities!... youtube.com/watch?v=5uYkNz…

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Did you know that 25 years ago, as many as 700,000 packed Montrose Beach for a reenactment of the D-Day invasion? youtu.be/6v4ORDBkGBs youtu.be/6v4ORDBkGBs

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Immerse yourself in nature with the Geo Society Chicago & Friends of Big Marsh during 'BioBlitz' on Sat., Sept. 14 from 10 am to 1 pm. Join field experts to explore & document the flora and fauna 🦋🌱 at Big Marsh. For details, visit ow.ly/Hi4330pwV5M

Immerse yourself in nature with the <a href="/geosocietyofchi/">Geo Society Chicago</a> &amp; <a href="/bigmarshchicago/">Friends of Big Marsh</a> during 'BioBlitz' on Sat., Sept. 14 from 10 am to 1 pm. Join field experts to explore &amp; document the flora and fauna 🦋🌱 at Big Marsh. For details, visit ow.ly/Hi4330pwV5M
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Missed our January Travelogue? Destination: Heartland History is now available! Be sure to like it, and subscribe to the GSC YouTube channel to be notified when new videos are added. youtube.com/watch?v=sqIxkJ…

Missed our January Travelogue? Destination: Heartland History is now available! Be sure to like it, and subscribe to the GSC YouTube channel to be notified when new videos are added.
youtube.com/watch?v=sqIxkJ…
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Join the Geographic Society of Chicago on Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. for our next Travelogue - Vietnam: Traditions of Ecology and Sustainability with Emi Koch. Register now! events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event… There's no cost to attend, but please consider donating to Geographic Society of Chicago.

Join the Geographic Society of Chicago on Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. for our next Travelogue - Vietnam: Traditions of Ecology and Sustainability with Emi Koch. Register now!

events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event…

There's no cost to attend, but please consider donating to Geographic Society of Chicago.
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Our next Travelogue is just one week away! Join GSC on Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. for our next Travelogue - Vietnam: Traditions of Ecology and Sustainability with Emi Koch. Register now! events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event… There's no cost to attend, but please consider donating to GSC!

Our next Travelogue is just one week away! Join GSC on Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. for our next Travelogue - Vietnam: Traditions of Ecology and Sustainability with Emi Koch. Register now!

events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event…

There's no cost to attend, but please consider donating to GSC!
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Attention Illinois educators! The Esri Story Map Competition for middle school and high school is now open. Get your students involved in the statewide contest by April 9. Visit thinkgeospatial.education for more information. (Photo courtesy of arcgis.com)

Attention Illinois educators! The Esri Story Map Competition for middle school and high school is now open. Get your students involved in the statewide contest by April 9. 
Visit thinkgeospatial.education for more information. 
(Photo courtesy of arcgis.com)
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Come travel to Vietnam with GSC and Emi Koch to learn about the traditions of ecology and sustainability. Our Travelogue "takes off" tomorrow, Feb. 15, at 1 p.m. Register now! events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event…

Come travel to Vietnam with GSC and Emi Koch to learn about the traditions of ecology and sustainability. Our Travelogue "takes off" tomorrow, Feb. 15, at 1 p.m. Register now!

events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event…
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Our next Travelogue - Easter Island: Under the Eyes of the Ancestors - is March 15 at 1 p.m. See the sights, hear the folklore, and learn about the history and mystery of the famous statues from our guides, Barbara Sugden and Ron Vargason. Register now! events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event…

Our next Travelogue - Easter Island: Under the Eyes of the Ancestors - is March 15 at 1 p.m. See the sights, hear the folklore, and learn about the history and mystery of the famous statues from our guides, Barbara Sugden and Ron Vargason. Register now!

events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event…
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Geography and word nerds unite! Name-That Country Worldle is a "map-based game sure to challenge both geography-bee tryhards and the most seasoned world travelers." Check it out! forbes.com/sites/suzanner…

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Want to take a quick trip with us? Join GSC on April 19 for our next Travelogue: Door Incredible Iran! Learn more and register at geographicsociety.org.

Want to take a quick trip with us? Join GSC on April 19 for our next Travelogue: Door Incredible Iran! Learn more and register at geographicsociety.org.
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Explore the French wine regions Burgundy, Provence and The Rhône Valley with GSC on August 16! Attendees sample five wines and taste authentic Frech cuisine at Chicago's Cafe Touche. geographicsociety.org/event/french-w…