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PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 2/12/2015 - 3/10/2015
Saturday, 2/14 - Sunday, 3/15; 10 am - 4 pm
Orchid Show, Regenstein Center, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
The Regenstein Center Greenhouses and Galleries are transformed by trees draped in orange and yellow Dendrobium, a hanging hedge of purple Oncidium, and vibrant Vanda in pink, orange, red, yellow, and even blue orchids. See more than 10,000 orchids in all. Fee applies.
Saturday, 2/14; 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Sweetheart Night Hike, Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs
Sweethearts are invited to hike a short trail, roast marshmallows, then warm up inside with chocolate delights and games. Ages 21 & up. Register by 2/11. Limit 40. $5 per person.
Saturday, 3/7; 1:30 pm
Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Hike, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Join our monthly hiking club. A naturalist will lead a vigorous, two-mile hike on our trails.
Monday, 2/16; 1:30 pm
Holiday Program: Wild Dogs, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
School's out! Come learn about the canine cousins that are found in the forest preserves. We'll have fox, coyote and even wolf skins and skulls for you to see and touch.
Monday, 2/16; 2:30 pm
Nature Fun on President's Day, Trailside Museum, River Forest
Enjoy nature-related educational activities and crafts. Drop-in program.
Tuesday, 2/17; 7 - 9 pm
Winter Wellness in the Woods, Dan Ryan Woods - 87th and Western, Chicago
Reap the benefits of exercising outside in nature. Instructor-led workouts will include a variety of winter-related activities. Learn how to dress for exercise in cold conditions. Call 708-386-4042 Ext 26 for details and to reserve a spot.
Thursday, 2/19; 1 - 3 pm
Third Thursdays: DIY Creative Reuse Bird Feeders, Thatcher Woods Pavilion, River Forest
Make DIY bird feeders out of recycled materials. We'll make a...
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