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Thursday, October 17, 2019	Dryptosaurus at the Dunn: Designing a Dinosaur through Art and Science (06:30 PM - 07:30 PM) Event details October 17, 2019 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM Come learn about one of America's first dinosaur discoveries, Dryptosaurus. See the life-sized flesh-reconstruction of the predator and hear all about the process from the artist, Tyler Keillor, who created it.
Sunday, October 20, 2019	Chocolate in Life and Death (02:00 PM - 03:00 PM) Event details October 20, 2019 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Learn about how chocolate was made and consumed in ancient Mexico and its use in Dia de los Muertos traditions today. We’ll grind roasted cacao beans on a metate and demonstrate how to prepare a traditional drinking chocolate.
Wednesday, October 23, 2019	Homeschool Companion: A Celebration of Souls (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM) Event details October 23, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Join other homeschoolers to explore the exhibition A Celebration of Souls: Day of the Dead in Southern Mexico. Learn more about the traditions of this holiday through a tour of the exhibit and hands-on activities. Lunchtime Tours: A Celebration of Souls (12:00 PM - 12:30 PM) Event details October 23, 2019 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Bess Bower Dunn Museum 1899 W Winchester Road Libertyville, IL , 60048 Tour through the exhibit A Celebration of Souls to learn more about the traditions of Dia de Los Muertos in southern Mexico.
Thursday, October 24, 2019	Dunn Museum Teacher Open House (05:00 PM - 08:00 PM) Event details October 24, 2019 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM Learn about exciting programs and resources for your class. Take part in sessions with Museum Education staff and Environmental Education staff, including learning about our new Teacher Ambassador program (see the document below for program details).
Saturday, October 26, 2019	Family Celebration Day (10:00 AM - 01:00 PM) Event details October 26, 2019 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM Experience the exhibit, A Celebration of Souls, through crafts, activities, and demonstrations and learn more about the traditions of Dia de Los Muertos in Mexico.
Wednesday, October 30, 2019	Bilingual Storytime: The Dead Family Diaz (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM) Event details October 30, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ¡Conoce las tradiciones mexicanas sobre el Día de Muertos! Nos divertimos con cuentos, canciones y manualidades. Learn about the Mexican traditions about the Day of the Dead! We will have fun with stories, songs and crafts.

News

10/11/2019 4:00:00 PM

2020 Budget Approved

Forest Board approved 2020 fiscal year budget.
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9/30/2019 7:00:00 PM

Free Senior Museum Admission

Senior admission to the Dunn Museum in Libertyville is FREE for the entire...
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9/28/2019 10:00:00 AM

Day of the Dead Exhibition

A Celebration of Souls: Day of the Dead in Southern Mexico exhibition is...
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9/9/2019 5:23:00 PM

Bird and Butterfly Migration

Autumn is a great time to see birds in Lake County as they pass through...
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Fall Horizons Magazine

Check out our newest issue of Horizons, with news, education programs,...
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Hike Lake County

Explore designated trails in scenic preserves.
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Independence Grove Beach Passes Available

Season passes to the swimming beach at Independence Grove Forest Preserve...
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