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PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves Calendar 7/22/2014 through 9/8/2014
Saturday, 7/26; 1:30 pm
Nature's Table, Little Red School House, 9800 South 104th Avenue, Willow Springs
With a little imagination, you can turn common plants into something tasty. Sample a beverage, appetizer, main dish and dessert. We'll take a hike afterwards. Ages 13 & up. Registration required.
Sunday, 7/27; 1:30 pm
Bike the Trails, River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Avenue, Northbrook
Bring your off-road bike for a leisurely trek through the forest preserves with one of our naturalists. Helmet required, water bottle recommended.
Thursday, 7/31; 6:30 pm pre activities; movie at dusk
Films in the Forest, Green Lake Aquatic Center, 1100 River Oaks Drive, Calumet City
"The Hunger Games" Rated PG-13
Katniss Everdeen voluntarily takes her younger sister's place in the Hunger Games, a televised fight to the death in which two teenagers from each of the twelve Districts of Panem are chosen at random to compete.
Sunday, 8/3; noon - 4 pm
Bugapalooza!, Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington
Explore insects with activities and crafts. Who will you catch (and release) on your insect safari?
Tuesday, 8/5; 5:30 pm pre activities; Concert runs from 6:30 to 8 pm.
Forest Jams with Ghantta, a West African dance band, Dan Ryan Pavilion, Grove 5, 87th and Western, Chicago
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.
Wednesday, 8/6; 12 - 4 pm
Teen Exploration Day, Powderhorn Lake, 13843-14387 S. Brainard Ave, Burnham
The Youth Outdoor Ambassadors invite other teens to join them for a day of outdoor adventure. Enjoy canoeing, hiking, archery, art making and more.
Thursday, 8/7; 10:30 - 11:30 am
Readers Are Leaders, Cummings Square, ...
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