# Event Details - **Event Name**: SUMMER SOLSTICE: A Community Gathering in Nature - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Summer Solstice gathering in nature with LOLK & FOTP. Join us for reflection, restoration, food, and community care.About this EventThis public and free gathering is an invitation to slow down and connect with ourselves, one another, and the land in a way that feels grounded and accessible.In celebration of the Summer Solstice—the longest day of the year—we will gather at Beaubien Woods to spend time outdoors in community. This is a relaxed, welcoming space to pause, reflect, and be present with the natural world during a season of fullness and light.We will begin with a gentle nature walk, moving at a comfortable pace while taking in the surrounding landscape. As we spend time together, we will reflect on how caring for the land and caring for ourselves are deeply connected.From there, we’ll engage in light restoration work and a simple hands-on planter activity, offering a chance to connect with the land in a meaningful way.Throughout the gathering, there will be space to share food, reflect, and connect with others. We will also explore connections between food, mental health, and overall wellbeing through conversation and shared experience.Come as you are and receive.This is a supportive, welcoming space designed with care and intention.We will provide:Food and snacksA guided, community-centered experienceA welcoming outdoor environmentThis event is free and open to the public. It is led by Light of Loving Kindness in partnership with Friends of the Forest Preserves as part of an ongoing series focused on restoration—of self, community, and land across the Calumet region. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c231ab50-42a8-11f1-a2f8-5f78c887a938-rimg-w925-h740-dcebebbe-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/summer-solstice-a-community-gathering-in-nature/100001988333504035 - **Event Categories**: summer-solstice, health-wellness, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Beaubien Woods - **lat**: 41.6558086 - **long**: -87.6039102 - **full address**: Beaubien Woods, E 132nd St (east of S Greenwood Ave), Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SUMMER SOLSTICE: A Community Gathering in Nature - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/8edfe6b1c2d2d535a5d8f7aa42054e5679dac9177d4bf2bc4de4d5b022d043fe-rimg-w1088-h779-dcae4c29-gmir.jpg?v=1777382234 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SUMMER SOLSTICE: A Community Gathering in Nature being held? - **A:** SUMMER SOLSTICE: A Community Gathering in Nature takes place on Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Beaubien Woods, E 132nd St (east of S Greenwood Ave), Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing SUMMER SOLSTICE: A Community Gathering in Nature? - **A:** SUMMER SOLSTICE: A Community Gathering in Nature is organized by Light of Loving Kindness. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "SUMMER SOLSTICE: A Community Gathering in Nature", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/8edfe6b1c2d2d535a5d8f7aa42054e5679dac9177d4bf2bc4de4d5b022d043fe-rimg-w1088-h779-dcae4c29-gmir.jpg?v=1777382234", "startDate": "2026-06-21T17:30:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-06-21T19:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/chicago/summer-solstice-a-community-gathering-in-nature/100001988333504035", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Beaubien Woods", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "E 132nd St (east of S Greenwood Ave)", "postalCode": "60827", "addressLocality": "Chicago", "addressRegion": "IL", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "41.6558086", "longitude": "-87.6039102" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Summer Solstice gathering in nature with LOLK & FOTP. 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