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PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - July 21, 2015 - September 8, 2015
TODAY! 7/21; Pre-Activities - 5:30 pm; Concert - 6:30 - 8 pm
Forest Jams, Cermak Aquatic Center, 7600 W Ogden Ave, Lyons
Head out to our summer concert series and participate in group jam sessions, learn about making instruments from natural and recycled materials and enjoy concerts by local musicians. For tonight, enjoy the Las Guitarras de Espana band presenting "Surabhi" (Indo-Afro-flamenco music and dance)!
Wednesdays - Fridays through 10/4; 11 am - 3 pm
Discovery Programs in the English Walled Garden, Malott Japanese Garden, and Regenstein Fruit and Vegetable Garden, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Discovery Programs enable visitors to explore a variety of gardening topics with volunteers in an informal setting. The programs spark curiosity and increase knowledge through one-on-one conversations, demonstrations, discovery carts, mini tours and activities
Thursday, 7/23; 6:30 pm/movie starts at dusk
Film in the Forest: "The Book of Life," Eggers Woods, 11201 S Avenue B, Chicago
Manolo is a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before he chooses which path to follow, Manolo must embark on an adventure that spans three whimsical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
Saturday and Sunday, 7/25 - 7/26; 11 am - 4 pm
Herb Garden Weekend, Regenstein Fruit and Vegetable Garden, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
The weekend features displays, demonstrations, and kids' activities on growing and using a variety of kitchen garden herbs. Selected vendors will be on-site selling herbal products.
Sunday, 7/26; 1 pm
Pond Dippin', Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington Hills
Cool off this summer by net dipping in our pond and seeing what lives there.
Sunday, 7...
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