AARP Hearing Center
Added to the State Park System in 1988, Ripley Desert Woodland is located just west of the Poppy Reserve on Lancaster Road at 210th Street West. Donated to the State by Arthur "Archie" Ripley, the park protects and preserves an impressive stand of native Joshuas and junipers which once grew in great abundance throughout the valley. Today, only remnant parcels of this majestic woodland community remain in the valley, the rest having been cleared for farming and housing.
Thursday, Feb 5, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CT
Highland Park Public Library
Highland Park, IL
Monday, Feb 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CT
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Online Event
Thursday, Feb 26, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CT
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Hybrid (Attend Online or In-Person)