Events for 2012

Learn to Identify the Flowers You See at Lake in the Hills Fen

Botany for Beginners at 2:00 pm meeting at Barbara Key Park or Ryder Park
Sat. May 26 Ryder Park
Sat. June 16 Barbara Key Park
Sun. July 15 Barbara Key Park
Sat. Aug. 25 Barbara Key Park
Sun. Sept. 16 Ryder Park

You will need:
A wildflower field guide
A 10X magnifying lens
and as appropriate:
Water, Bug Spray, Sunscreen

Program:
Part of the Chicago Wilderness Habitat Project
Light-hearted hands on approach

Leader:Barb Wilson Plant monitor at the Fen for 15+ years, will take you to her favorite places to see and learn to identify a wide selection of the over 400 plant species there.

Registration preferred but walk-ins welcome.
Call 847 658 0024 or e-mail LITHFen@aol.com


Basics of Identifying Sedges at Lake in the Hills Fen

The next step for those that want to build on Botany for Beginners

Meeting at Barbara Key Park
Saturdays at 2:00 pm
May 12
June 9

You will need:
A 10X magnifying lens
and as appropriate:
Water, Bug Spray, Sunscreen

Leader: Barb Wilson Plant Monitor at the Fen for 15+ years, will take you to her favorite places to see and learn to identify a wide selection of the sedges there.
Registration very much preferred but walk-ins welcome.
Call 847 658 0024 or e-mail LITHFen@aol.com


NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY

A nationwide celebration of our Public Lands

September 29, 2011, 4 pm through 8 pm meeting at Barbara Key Park on Pyott Rd.

Come and help!
You will help collect seed to restore the prairie.
Complete a Nature Quiz to win a prize!

6.30 pm Twilight Hike with Flashlights
End the day with a hot dog and roast marshmallows to make s’mores as a thank you for your help.

All ages welcome.
Groups welcome but please call ahead, 847-658-0024, so we have enough hot dogs.
Sponsored nationally by Toyota & locally by The Nature Conservancy Natural Area Volunteers

Also visit www.publiclandsday.org