Perseids in the Preserves
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12 | 8:00 PM TO 11:00 PM
Pack a chair, a blanket and snacks and join us for this nighttime viewing opportunity of the Perseids meteor shower.
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BYOB Bingo
THURSDAY, AUG. 13 | 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM
Enjoy an evening socializing outdoors while enjoying the beautiful Prairie Bluff Preserve and some bingo.
Whooo’s Awake at Tempest Farm?
THURSDAY, AUG. 13 | 5:00 PM TO 7:30 PM
Learn about the owls of the night sky, make an owl boxes to take home and tour the grounds of Tempest Farm.
Hummingbird Hangout
SATURDAY, AUG. 15 | 9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM
Hang out in Plum Creek Nature Center’s hummingbird courtyard to watch as they come and go from our hummingbird nectar buffet.
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Hidden Oaks art exhibit casts familiar birds in a new light
TUESDAY, JULY 28 | PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
The Aug. 1-Oct. 31 exhibit features about 20 of artist and actor Jeff Zarinelli’s wildlife paintings.
Wander at Will: A case of the summer doldrums
FRIDAY, JULY 24 | RECREATION
Not everyone loves summer, and that's OK. If you need a break from this relentless season, cater your time outside to what you like best.
Art showcase puts employee creativity in the spotlight
TUESDAY, JULY 21 | PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
'The Arts of the Preserves' opens Saturday, Aug. 1, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 30.
Going with the grain: First organic crop harvested on Forest Preserve land
MONDAY, JULY 20 | CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION
The milestone harvest is part of a broader effort to improve soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat.