File #: 15-0372    Version: 1 Name: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 6/9/2015 - 7/21/2015
Type: Miscellaneous Item of Business Status: Filed
File created: 5/22/2015 In control: FPD Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 6/9/2015 Final action: 6/9/2015
Title: PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 6/9/2015 - 7/21/2015 TODAY! June 9; 10 am to 2 pm Live Healthy Discover Nature and Camping! Celebrate all things Forest Preserves and especially camping today at Daley Plaza. Meet staff, some of our birds, turtles and snakes, as well as our partners. We'll all have lots of information about all the great things that are happening in the Forest Preserves. Draw for prizes and learn about our coloring contest for a free camping experience. At noon the Henhouse Prowlers will perform. Monday - Thursday evenings; 6/8 - 9/7 Evenings at the Garden, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe The Garden's summer hours extend to 9 p.m. from June 6 to September 7, with Evenings music programs beginning on June 8. The special live music performances for all ages are offered four nights a week. See chicagobotanic.org/eveni...
Indexes: (Inactive) ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
Attachments: 1. Paddling-Archery Summer 2015, 2. ThirdThrs-NatureDiscovery_Summer2015, 3. FPCC_Summer Brochure_2015, 4. FPCC_NatureIsAccessible_2015, 5. June 2015 Board Calendar FINAL
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PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS

Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming

Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 6/9/2015 - 7/21/2015

TODAY! June 9; 10 am to 2 pm
Live Healthy Discover Nature and Camping!
Celebrate all things Forest Preserves and especially camping today at Daley Plaza. Meet staff, some of our birds, turtles and snakes, as well as our partners. We'll all have lots of information about all the great things that are happening in the Forest Preserves. Draw for prizes and learn about our coloring contest for a free camping experience. At noon the Henhouse Prowlers will perform.

Monday - Thursday evenings; 6/8 - 9/7
Evenings at the Garden, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
The Garden's summer hours extend to 9 p.m. from June 6 to September 7, with Evenings music programs beginning on June 8. The special live music performances for all ages are offered four nights a week. See chicagobotanic.org/evenings or schedule of performances. Free.

Thursday, 6/18; 6:30 pm
Film in the Forest: "Little Shop of Horrors," Thatcher Woods, 8030 Chicago Ave, River Forest
In this classic comedic musical, nerdy florist Seymour finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a new-but troublesome-plant. Pre-movie activities at 6:30 pm. Movie at dusk.

Saturday - Sunday, 6/13 - 6/14; 10 am - 4:30 pm
Ikebana Show, Regenstein Center, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
The Ikebana International Society presents an exhibition of traditional Japanese flower arranging. This event features many educational opportunities to learn about the mechanics and techniques of ikebana. Free.

Saturday, 6/13; 11 am - 4 pm
Beaubien Woods Celebration, Beaubien Woods, I-94 & Doty Ave, Chicago
Enjoy this annual family event held in partnership with Fishin' Buddies and the Calumet Stewardship Initiative. Fish, explore, build with natural materials, hike and more! Register online at beaubien2015.e...

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