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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 30, 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 Hooray for Groundhog Day!
Sand Ridge Nature Center, 708-868-0606
1:30 p.m.
Groundhog day is coming on February 2. Bring the kids to learn about these true hibernators, also known as woodchucks, when they are about to wake from winter sleep.

Back to Calendar Chicago Portage Work Day
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, 708-839-6897
9:00 a.m. - noon.
This historic ground needs some TLC. You can help restore our biodiversity by removing invasive plants. Groups welcome! This is a great way to fulfill community service requirements. At 49th & Harlem, Lyons.


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Did you know?

The first airmail flights from Chicago took place in what part of the Forest Preserve?

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Did you know?

The first airmail flights from Chicago took place in what part of the Forest Preserve?

Answer: Miller Meadow in Maywood was the site of the original Checkerboard Field, a makeshift landing field that was used by the U.S. Post Office for the first air mail flights from Chicago.