Mother's Day Flowers at Coral Woods
5/11/2008
Give mom a forest full of flowers this Mother's Day! Fun, facts and folklore will be shared as we hike through the woods enjoying the beauty of our favorite spring wildflowers. This program includes (more...)

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Along the Bluebird Trail at Rush Creek, Picnic Shelter
5/13/2008
Spring is an exciting time when our area comes alive with a variety of birds looking for the perfect nesting place. After a brief presentation about bluebirds and some of the birds that compete for t (more...)

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Fabulous Frogs at Glacial Park, Wiedrich Education Center
5/15/2008
Learn about frogs and toads with a colorful slide show, then take a hike to hear Glacial Park's amphibian chorus sing! Please dress for the weather and be prepared to walk 1 mile. (more...)

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MCCD Certificate Program: Wildlife Ecology: Birds at Glacial Park, Conference Center
5/17/2008
Every ecological restoration manager should be aware of the benefits and perils that management may pose for wildlife species. In this workshop we will look at birds, their identification, habitat pre (more...)

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Color of Coral at Coral Woods
5/17/2008
Spring brings new color to Coral Woods. As the green leaves emerge, they contrast sharply with the brilliant red of the scarlet tanager and the iridescent blue of the indigo bunting. Join us as we sca (more...)

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Birding Blitz at Glacial Park, Main Lot
5/17/2008
Are you ready for some serious birding? Explore the woodlands and grasslands in search of as many species as possible. Bring your binoculars and have your eyes and ears ready for a careful, but stea (more...)

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Spring Bike Ride at Nippersink North Branch Preserve
5/17/2008
NEnjoy a casual Spring bike ride on the newly contructed Hebron/Prairie Trail Link. Leaders will make a few stops along the way to describe nature's seasonal sights. This seven mile ride will take u (more...)

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Rachel Carson Birthday Celebration Hike at Pleasant Valley, Shelter #1
5/19/2008
Come honor and celebrate the life of this wonderful naturalist/scientist and author of “Silent Spring”. Learn how this book changed the conventional wisdom of her times regarding the use of chemicals (more...)

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Wayfinding Workshop at Prairieview Education Center
5/20/2008
This is a beginner orienteering and geocaching workshop for adults. It is designed to provide youth leaders and other adults with basic wayfinding skills to share with the children in their groups or (more...)

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Pond Study for Homeschoolers at Rush Creek, Picnic Shelter
5/20/2008
Ages 8-12 Attention homeschoolers! Spend a wonderful spring morning exploring the ecosystem of the newly restored pond. Search for signs of aquatic food chains and food webs, and seek out examples (more...)