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PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar of Events and Activities 7/18/2023 - 9/18/2023
Please check the Forest Preserves of Cook County's website for updates and changes.
Tuesday, 7/18 through Thursday, 7/20; 9:30am - 2:30pm
Field Botany - Teacher Workshop, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
In partnership with Illinois Science Teaching Association, attend a 3-day workshop on local field botany. Learn field identification techniques and vegetation survey methods with data that can be brought back to the classroom. Registration required. 17 ISBE approved PD hours.
Wednesday, 7/19; 10am - 2pm
Produce in the Preserves, Eggers Grove, Chicago
Join us for a farmers' market with limited free produce and workshops about farming. Call 206-718-3735 for more information.
Thursday, 7/20; 12pm - 2pm
Reptile Rendezvous, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Meet our ambassador reptiles. Learn about their unique adaptations?and features.
Thursday, 7/20; 1pm - 3pm
Knitting in Nature: An Introduction, Swallow Cliff-North, Palos Park
With nature as our backdrop, learn the basics of knitting and simple techniques. Supplies provided. Drop in.
Friday, 7/21; 9:30pm - 11pm
Teen Exploration Night: Bat Monitoring Night Hike, Eggers Grove, Chicago
Search for resident bat activity and learn how cellphone technology is used for research. Registration required. Ages 12 and up. Call 312-415-2970 for more information.
Saturday, 7/22; 10am - 12pm
Dog Days of Summer, Beck Lake, Des Plaines
Enjoy a doggy canoe paddle, nature walk, paw print painting and more! Dogs must be pet/person friendly and remain on leash. Dog Personal Flotation Devices not provided. Call 773-758-8899 for more information.
Saturday, 7/22; 10:30am
High Summer Nature Walk, Trailside Museum, River Forest
Join us for a guided hike to experience summer in the gardens and woods. Registrat...
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