Crabtree Nature Center in Barrington Hills is
celebrating the 100th year of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Join us June
8 from noon to 4 pm as we Explore the
Forest to see the many different facets of the forest preserves at this free
event.
Find out about recreational activities from tree
climbing and archery to fishing, camping and wildlife encounters. Get a free bike
helmet from Forest Preserves police, learn about bike trails and get a mini bike
tune-up.
Learn about the work that goes on behind the scenes to
manage the preserves. Try out wildlife tracking radars, climb onto giant
equipment used in habitat restoration and meet with Master Gardeners. Special
guests from the Chicago Botanic Garden and Brookfield Zoo will highlight their
role in the preserves.
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The event is
part of Chicago Wilderness’ Leave No Child Inside initiative to promote children’s connections with nature. Special Stick with Nature activities feature
nature’s greatest toy—the stick! Make crafts, build forts and follow a story
trail.
Sign our “Happy 100 Years” card and find out where we’re
going in the next century. Visit
fdpcc.com or call 847-381-6592 for more information.