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Thursday, September 19	Beer Garden Live Music (06 PM - 07:30 PM) Event details Thursday, September 19 06 PM - 07:30 PM Enjoy Lake County craft brews as live music is performed by local artists.
Saturday, September 21	Restoration Workday: Grant Woods (09 AM - 12 PM) Event details Saturday, September 21 09 AM - 12 PM Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves! Restoration Workday: MacArthur Woods (09 AM - 12 PM) Event details Saturday, September 21 09 AM - 12 PM Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves! Restoration Workday: Ryerson (09 AM - 12 PM) Event details Saturday, September 21 09 AM - 12 PM Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves! Restoration Workday: Oriole Grove (09 AM - 12 PM) Event details Saturday, September 21 09 AM - 12 PM Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves! Restoration Workday: Pine Dunes (09 AM - 11 AM) Event details Saturday, September 21 09 AM - 11 AM Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!
Sunday, September 22	Restoration Workday: Middlefork (09 AM - 12 PM) Event details Sunday, September 22 09 AM - 12 PM Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves! Sunday Stroll: (09 AM - 10:15 AM) Event details Sunday, September 22 09 AM - 10:15 AM Join an Environmental Educator and take a leisurely stroll through one of our preserves. This is a great opportunity to get some exercise and learn about nature. Join us and take a closer look at plants, birds and other wildlife. Restoration Workday: Cuba Marsh (09 AM - 11 AM) Event details Sunday, September 22 09 AM - 11 AM Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!
Monday, September 23	Restoration Workday: Heron Creek (09 AM - 11 AM) Event details Monday, September 23 09 AM - 11 AM Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!
Tuesday, September 24	Restoration Workday: Cuba Marsh (09 AM - 11 AM) Event details Tuesday, September 24 09 AM - 11 AM Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves! Restoration Workday: Old School (09 AM - 11:30 AM) Event details Tuesday, September 24 09 AM - 11:30 AM Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves! Senior Series: (11 AM - 12 PM) Event details Tuesday, September 24 11 AM - 12 PM Learn about animal migration and our new Motus Wildlife Tracking System (Motus) during an indoor presentation. This innovative technology tracks movements of birds, bats and large insects.
Wednesday, September 25	Restoration Workday: Lyons Woods (09 AM - 11 AM) Event details Wednesday, September 25 09 AM - 11 AM Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves! Restoration Workday: Middlefork Seeds 'n' Sunset (05 PM - 07 PM) Event details Wednesday, September 25 05 PM - 07 PM Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves! Beer Garden Trivia Night (05:30 PM - 07 PM) Event details Wednesday, September 25 05:30 PM - 07 PM Grab a tasty brew with friends at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove while you test your knowledge on Lake County past and present in a fun and educational trivia game. Your team will be quizzed on nature, history, the forest preserves and more.
Thursday, September 26	Adlai E. Stevenson II Historic Home Tour: FULL (01 PM - 02:30 PM) Event details Thursday, September 26 01 PM - 02:30 PM Learn about this Illinois governor and ambassador to the United Nations as you tour his home, a National Historic Landmark. Fort Sheridan Walk Through History: FULL (05:30 PM - 06:30 PM) Event details Thursday, September 26 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM Learn about the fascinating history of Fort Sheridan on this guided walk. Beer Garden Live Music (06 PM - 07:30 PM) Event details Thursday, September 26 06 PM - 07:30 PM Enjoy Lake County craft brews as live music is performed by local artists. Native Gardener's Club: (06:30 PM - 07:30 PM) Event details Thursday, September 26 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM Whether you are new to native gardening or a seasoned veteran, join us each month to learn about native plants and how to use them in your home landscapes.
Saturday, September 28	Walk with a Naturalist: (09 AM - 10:30 AM) Event details Saturday, September 28 09 AM - 10:30 AM Join a naturalist and take a nice leisurely stroll through this beautiful preserve. Learn about the history of this site and take a close look at some of the interesting plants and animals that we come upon. Restoration Workday: Middlefork (09 AM - 12 PM) Event details Saturday, September 28 09 AM - 12 PM Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves! Restoration Workday: Nippersink (09 AM - 12 PM) Event details Saturday, September 28 09 AM - 12 PM Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves! Restoration Workday: Duck Farm (09 AM - 12 PM) Event details Saturday, September 28 09 AM - 12 PM Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves! Mindful Moments with History (10 AM - 11:30 AM) Event details Saturday, September 28 10 AM - 11:30 AM After losing the 1952 presidential election, Adlai E. Stevenson II was approached by Look Magazine to travel to 30 nations in 6 months and report on the social, political and economic conditions in each. Learn more about this unique and fascinating journey through stories, photographs, and hands-on activities. Adlai E. Stevenson II Historic Home Tour: FULL (01 PM - 02:30 PM) Event details Saturday, September 28 01 PM - 02:30 PM Learn about this Illinois governor and ambassador to the United Nations as you tour his home, a National Historic Landmark. Ryerson Education Center Open House (02 PM - 04 PM) Event details Saturday, September 28 02 PM - 04 PM Join us to celebrate the opening of the net-zero energy Ryerson Education Center. Learn how nature inspired the design and function of the building and how it is used to inspire learners.
Sunday, September 29	Restoration Workday: Cuba Marsh (09 AM - 11 AM) Event details Sunday, September 29 09 AM - 11 AM Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves! Festival de Cultura, Comida y Vida (02 PM - 06 PM) Event details Sunday, September 29 02 PM - 06 PM Experience a vibrant celebration of culture, food and life! Enjoy performances featuring a mariachi band, live music and other dynamic cultural showcases. Guided Hike Lake County: (03 PM - 04:30 PM) Event details Sunday, September 29 03 PM - 04:30 PM Join us for a guided walk on one of this year’s Hike Lake County trails. Walk a new trail each session.
Monday, September 30	Restoration Workday: Heron Creek (09 AM - 11 AM) Event details Monday, September 30 09 AM - 11 AM Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!