DATE & TIME: Sat, Aug 8 • 11 am - 12 pm LOCATION: University of Illinois Extension Virtual Program DESCRIPTION: University of Illinois Extension and Forest Preserves of Cook County have partnered on an edible garden demonstration at Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center. To encourage people to grow food at home, the partnership is hosting […]
They may not breathe fire, but they lived with dinosaurs! Learn about dragonflies and damselflies as we catch and release. All participants are required to wear masks and practice physical distancing. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call Crabtree at 847-381-6592. CONTACT: 847-381-6592 Crabtree.NatureCenter@cookcountyil.gov COST: Free
LOCATION: Zoom Presentation DESCRIPTION: Children ages 3-5 and their favorite adult will participate in a Zoom program to learn all about the milkweed plant. What does it look like? What insects can you find on it? Why is it important? REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mother-nature-me-milkweeds-with-the-little-red-schoolhouse-nature-center-tickets-113522737564. CONTACT: 708-839-6897 littlered.schoolhouse@cookcountyil.gov COST: Free
This is a new year and a new beginning. Make it great! Be inspired!
Agenda will be posted at least 48 hours before the event and viewable at barringtonhills-il.gov/meetingpackets/
DESCRIPTION: Learn about our smallest native migrant bird, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird on this short guided walk (under 1 mile). All participants are required to wear masks and practice physical distancing. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call Crabtree at 847-381-6592. CONTACT: 847-381-6592 Crabtree.NatureCenter@cookcountyil.gov COST: Free
Agenda will be posted at least 48 hours before the event and viewable at barringtonhills-il.gov/meetingpackets.
LOCATION: Facebook Live from Trailside Museum DESCRIPTION: Learn all about one of the box turtles that call Trailside Museum home. CONTACT: 708-366-6530 trailside.museum@cookcountyil.gov COST: Free
“Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.” – Pamela Vaull Starr
LOCATION: Facebook Live from Little Red Schoolhouse DESCRIPTION: Let’s conduct a “Cloud in a Jar” experiment on Facebook Live. CONTACT: 708-839-6897 littlered.schoolhouse@cookcountyil.gov COST: Free
