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PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 4/23/2019 - 5/21/2019
Saturday, 4/27; 9am - 1pm
Earth Day Celebration and Preserves Clean Up, Beaubien Woods, Chicago
Clean up the preserves in partnership with Friends of the Parks and enjoy fun nature activities and snacks during your break. Registration required for groups of 10 or more. Call 708-386-4042.
Saturday, 4/27; 12pm - 4:30pm and Sunday, 4/28; 10am - 4:30pm
Midwest Daffodil Society Display and Floral Design Show, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
The Midwest Daffodil Society's show features hundreds of daffodils on display that will be judged by the society. The show includes cut blooms, floral design, and photography competitions. The show will include floral designs inspired by the gardens at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Daffodil growers of all skill levels are invited to participate.
Saturday, 4/27; 6:30pm - 12am
Annual Whirl Gala, Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield
The Chicago Zoological Society's Women's Board and Board of Trustees will host its 38th annual black-tie gala on Saturday, April 27, at Brookfield Zoo. This year's theme "Roaring Whirl 2019" celebrates the 100th anniversary of the land donation to the Forest Preserves of Cook County for the express purpose of creating a modern zoo. The event includes a cocktail hour featuring up-close experiences with many of the zoo's animal ambassadors, a three-course dinner, and dancing. Tickets are available on Brookfield Zoo website.
Sunday, 4/28; 12:30pm - 3pm
Earth Day Celebration with the BackYard Nature Center, Erickson Woods, Winnetka
Join the BackYard Nature Center for an afternoon of service, learning and fun. Activities include restoration, a fishing clinic, nature hikes and pop-up nature play.
Sunday, 4/28; 1pm
Forest Bathing, Thatcher Woods Pavilion, River Forest
Join Roberta Jannsen for a forest therapy walk and exper...
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