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Virtual Program- 2020 Ethel Untermyer Conservation Forum: Native Orchids

Virtual Program- 2020 Ethel Untermyer Conservation Forum: Native Orchids

Sunday, October 18

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Online

Adults.

Registration is closed.

Important: Registration closes at 12:00 AM the day of the program, please register before then to reserve your spot. 

A Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants no later than one hour prior to the start of the program. 

Email AskAnEducator@lcfpd.org with questions or concerns the day of a program. 

Details

Join Dr. Pati Vitt, manager of ecological restoration for the Lake County Forest Preserves, to learn about these fascinating plants and her efforts to save them.

Known for their beauty and curious charm, orchids capture more hearts than possibly any other family of flowers. Many people do not realize that Illinois has 45 native orchid species, 18 of which can be found in small populations in Lake County. Join Dr. Pati Vitt, manager of ecological restoration for the Lake County Forest Preserves, to learn about these fascinating plants and her efforts to save them.

FREE. A zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to start of program. 

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