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Forest Preserves of Cook County July 2024 Newsletter

Posted in Crabtree Nature Center, FPDCC on July 21, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Sandhill cranes are one of the oldest known bird species still in existence. Fossils dating back more than two and a half million years suggest very little has changed in the basic structure of this large migrating bird. | Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis), Photo by: John D. Sather

In this Issue:

  • Insects Aren’t Just Cool–They’re Critical
  • Three Great Paddling Trips in the Forest Preserves
  • Remembering Commissioner Dennis Deer
  • Latest News: Three Things to Know Before You Drop a Line to Fish, Jazz in the Preserves is Almost Here, Explore the Wilds of Cook County, Find Adaptive Events and Accessible Locations in the Preserves
  • Upcoming Events
  • Volunteer Opportunities

Find it here.

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Forest Preserves of Cook County June 2024 Newsletter

Posted in Crabtree Nature Center, Entertainment, FPDCC, Topics Of Interest on June 27, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Thanks to major restoration efforts, the mix of marsh, wet sand prairie and savanna at Burnham Prairie creates attractive breeding grounds for marsh birds. Birders commonly see great egrets, marsh wrens, mallards and more. | Burnham Prairie, Photo by Scott Wedell

In this Issue:

  • First Timers Learn the Fun of Camping
  • Cook County Celebrates Launch of “Tourism Alive”
  • Share the Trail Safety Tips
  • Latest News: Anglers, Please Properly Dispose of Fishing Line; Join Us for Juneteenth, Pride Events & Programs; Don’t Fear Ticks, Protect Yourself While Exploring Nature; Jazz in the Preserves on July 18
  • Check Out Our Summer Guide
  • Volunteer Opportunities

Read the June issue here.

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Crabtree Nature Center invites you to support a Scouting initiative by donating nature books

Posted in Crabtree Nature Center, FPDCC on June 5, 2024| Leave a Comment »

“We are so excited about a new Eagle Scout Project taking place at Crabtree!

Sachi Arora, from Scouting America Troop 209G out of Palatine, is building a Little Free Library right here at Crabtree Nature Center. She would like help filling that library through a nature book drive through the month of June.

You can drop off your gently loved nature books for kids and adults here at Crabtree Nature Center between 9AM and 4PM Monday through Thursday, or weekends. Join us and support Sachi in her quest to achieve rank as an Eagle Scout!”

Via Facebook

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Care for a little music as you Explore the Forest Sunday?

Posted in Crabtree Nature Center, Entertainment, FPDCC on May 31, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Alloy Horn Quartet will be joining us this Sunday, June 2nd for our Explore the Forest Event with their Soothing Sounds Program at Crabtree Nature Center.

The Alloy Horn Quartet combines their virtuosic musical talents, training in meditation, and deep respect for the natural world to offer Soothing Sounds. This unique program integrates the powerful wisdom of nature, resonant sounds of the French horn, and mindfulness practices to create an atmosphere of peace and wellbeing. Participants can enjoy the performance purely as a musical concert, or they can use it as a more integrative wellness experience.

They will be performing outside at Noon, 1PM and 2PM. Their 1PM performance will be accessible to all.

Related: “Explore the Forest Sunday at Crabtree Nature Center”

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Explore the Forest Sunday at Crabtree Nature Center

Posted in Crabtree Nature Center, Entertainment, FPDCC, Topics Of Interest on May 29, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Meet the people that make the forest preserves so special! Free activities for all ages including tree climbing, touch-a-truck, guided walks, animal encounters, music, beekeeping, and fishing pole casting practice.

FPDCC

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Forest Preserves of Cook County May 2024 Newsletter

Posted in Cook, County, Crabtree Nature Center, FPDCC, Property Taxes on May 28, 2024| Leave a Comment »

The great blue heron can be spotted in marsh habitat, and hunts for fish during both day and night. Their eyes have a high percentage of rod-type photoreceptors, providing better vision in the dark. | Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias), photo by Derek Jordan

In this issue:

  • The Cicadas are Coming! And You Should Hear Them, Not Fear Them
  • Forest Preserves Launches $10 Million Palos Preserves Trail and Restoration Project
  • Former General Superintendent Honored by Illinois State Lawmakers
  • Help the Forest Preserves ‘Map’ the Sounds of Cicadas
  • Latest News: Learn About Cicadas With Us, Spark a Life-Long Hobby During Spring Bird Migration, Join Us for AAPI and Mental Health Awareness Month Programs, Relax and Restore at the Forest Preserve Foundation’s Inaugural Outdoor Concert
  • Upcoming Events, and
  • Volunteer Opportunity: Tampier Lake Clean Up

View the newsletter here.

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(Blissful) Lack of cicadas reported in our area

Posted in Crabtree Nature Center, FPDCC, Hoffman Estates, News Media on May 24, 2024| Leave a Comment »

“We won’t be seeing an (cicadas) emergence here at Crabtree, but there are plenty of forest preserve options where you can check them out and learn more about these fascinating bugs!”

– Crabtree Nature Center

“A large gap in the map shows no reports for areas like Elgin, Barrington, Huntley, Hoffman Estates and more. Some northern spots like Grayslake and Round Lake Beach have also not reported any sightings.”

– NBC5 Chicago

If our luck holds, we can enjoy the Memorial Day holiday outdoors.

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A couple of Mother’s Day outing opportunities

Posted in Crabtree Nature Center, Entertainment on May 10, 2024| Leave a Comment »

A walk in the woods

Crabtree Nature Center presents “Mother’s Day Woodland Wildflower Walk,” 1 p.m. May 12 at 3 Stover Road, Barrington. Tickets: free. 847-381-6592; fpdcc.com/event/mothers-day-woodland-wildflower-walk.

How sweet it is

Ma and Pa’s Candy presents “Chocolate Making with Mom” at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 3:30-5 p.m. May 12 at 424 Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove. Tickets: $60 for mom plus one child; $30 per extra child. 847-634-0450; bit.ly/chocolate-with-mom.

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“EARTH DAY NATURE PLAY!” at Crabtree Nature Center today

Posted in Barrington Area Library, Crabtree Nature Center, Entertainment, FPDCC, Going green, Topics Of Interest on April 20, 2024| Leave a Comment »

“From Noon-3 pm, we will have a variety of activities to inspire families to enjoy nature through hand-on exploration and play.

We will also be celebrating the natural world around us in honor of Earth Day along with our partners, Barrington Area Library , Kenneth Young Center, University of Illinois Extension: Cook County, and the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook. Let’s play outside together!”

Crabtree Nature Center is located at 3 Stover Road in Barrington Hills.

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Forest Preserves of Cook County April 2024 Newsletter

Posted in Crabtree Nature Center, FPDCC, Property Taxes on April 17, 2024| Leave a Comment »

The American toad—a common species in Cook County—breeds from mid-April to early May but through late summer you may hear their call, a long, high trill that is reminiscent of a dial-up modem or a tea kettle. | American Toad (Bufo americanus), Photo by: Roberta Appleby

In this issue:

  • University Students Set Fire to the Woods for Alternative Spring Break
  • Celebrate Earth Day with Us!
  • Get Ready to Pitch Your Tent this Camping Season
  • Latest News: Join Us to Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month, Learn About Protecting our Nightscape, Plan Your Garden with Native Plants, Book a Grove for Your Summer Events, Forest Preserve Foundation Awarded $20k Grant for Forest Preserve Experience
  • Upcoming Events, and
  • Volunteer Opportunities: NEWTS New Volunteer Workday

View the April newsletter here.

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