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Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Todd H. Stroger
President


Board of
Forest Preserve
Commissioners


Steven M. Bylina, Jr.
General
Superintendent

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Events for January 10, 2010:

Back to Calendar Budding Naturalist - ESI (Environmental Scene Investigation)
Crabtree Nature Center, 847-381-6592
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Follow tracks, examine scat, listen to animal sounds and see if you can solve these indoor mysteries! Kid friendly family program. Every Saturday and Sunday in January.

Back to Calendar What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center, 847-824-8360
3:00 pm.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our resident display animals and their fascinating habits. Free family program.

Back to Calendar In Search of the Snow Flea
River Trail Nature Center, 847-824-8360
1:30 p.m.
Hunt for these tiny creatures, and other winter insects, on the surface of the snow. Free Family Program.

Back to Calendar Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center, 847-824-8360
10:00 a.m.
Join us for a story and craft or other activity for children preK - K with an adult, $1.00 per child.

Back to Calendar Snow Birds
Trailside Museum, 708-366-6530
1:00 p.m.
We’ll help you explore winter birds and their behavior, and discover their adaptations for survival in cold weather. We’ll discuss winter feeding, and make bird feeders to bring home. Registration required; $1.00/person. For adults and older children.



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True or False? The Forest Preserve District of Cook County was the first Forest Preserve District created in the nation.

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True or False? The Forest Preserve District of Cook County was the first Forest Preserve District created in the nation.

Answer: True! Today it is one of the largest urban open space providers in the United States.