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PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Forest Preserves of Cook County
Summary: Calendar of Events at the Forest Preserves of Cook County 3/11/2014 - 4/7/2014
Saturday, March 15, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Teacher Training Program: Introduction to Green Technology, Chicago Botanic Garden
Teachers will explore green technology and concepts in environmental science geared to engage students in inquiry learning and engineering. Registration and fee apply.
Sunday, March 16, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Weekend Family class: Tropical Terrarium, Chicago Botanic Garden
Gardens come in all shapes and sizes. Visit the three Greenhouses, and learn about what a plant needs to grow and thrive. Participants will make their own tropical terrarium to take home. Registration and fee apply.
Sunday, March 16, 1 p.m.
Wonderful Woodpeckers, Crabtree Nature Center
Woodpecker adaptations are amazing. Learn all about these incredible birds. Registration required.
Thursday, March 20, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Third Thursday: A Taste of Maple Syrup Fest, Cummings Square, River Forest
Celebrate the first day of spring with us! Learn how real maple syrup is made. Have lunch at a Food Trucks with Maple Syrup menu items.
Thursday, March 20 - Saturday, March 22, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Post-Orchid Show Sale, Chicago Botanic Garden
Exhibition orchids and indoor plants will be sold to the public, while supplies last.
Saturday, March 22, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Predator-Prey Drop In, Trailside Museum, River Forest
Explore the world of food chains through activities and crafts.
Sunday, March 23, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Maple Syrup Celebration, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including crafts, ga.m.es, tree tapping and maple syrup history.
Saturday, March 29, 1 p.m.
Fossil Hunt, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center
Visit an ancient coral reef! Piece together the habitat of the Silurian
Sea while searching for fossilized invertebrates. Register in advance; space is limited. Meet at Learning Center.
Saturday, April 5, noon - 4 p.m.
Rolling Knolls Forest Fun Day, Rolling Knolls Forest Preserve, Elgin
Discover what's coming to Rolling Knolls, the newest location for fun and learning in the preserves. Try disc golf, archery, nature play and more! Bring the whole family.
Saturdays, April 5, 7 p.m.
Night Sky Program, Little Red School House
The Chicago Astronomical Society invites all astronomy enthusiasts to view the spring night sky. Telescopes are set up for viewing, or bring your own.
Sunday, April 6, 1 p.m.
Sunday Afternoon Gardening: Herb Gardening, Sand Ridge Nature Center, and South Holland
Join U of I Master Gardeners to learn all about herbs-as flavorings, medicines and more. Learn to grow herbs at home. Please register by 4/2.
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