Natural Wonders Art Exhibit
WHERE: Prairieview Education Center
WHEN: May 5 - June 30, 2008
Natural Wonders explores the distinctive qualities inherent in artworks having an intimate, closely-focused perspective. The smaller scale of these works pulls spectators nearer, igniting a heightened aesthetic experience between viewer and object and enticing the observer into a close examination of exquisite details often overlooked in large-scale works. As a group, these 60 small-scale works on paper and sculpture from the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, WI yield remarkably large views of the natural world.
Hooked on Fishing
Saturday, June 7
9 a.m. - Noon
Rush Creek, 20501 McGuire Road, Harvard
Online Registration Code: 408625-01
Sunday, June 8
9 a.m. - Noon
The Hollows - Lake Atwood, 3804 Rt. 14, Cary
Online Registration Code: 408626-01
Bring the whole family for fishing demonstrations, prizes and more! Free to the public. No license needed, as the event is held in conjunction with Illinois Free Fishing Days. Bring your own gear, or borrow ours! Adult supervision of children is required.
Click here to register, or call 815-479-5779.
Ice Cream Social of 1858
Sunday, June 8
12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Powers-Walker House, Glacial Park
6316 Harts Road, Ringwood
Join volunteers in period attire as they recreate an 1850's ice cream social.
Try your hand at some games for the young and the "young at heart"! Share the excitement of the coming of the railroad with the Powers family and friends. See a Calvary dragoon with his horse on his way westward to help protect the frontier!
Drop in anytime during the program hours to enjoy games from the past and, of course, ice cream! Registration is not required.
Public Star Party
Saturday, June 14, 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Pleasant Valley Conservation Area, 13315 Pleasant Valley Rd, Woodstock
This is your opportunity to look at the stars, galaxies, nebulae and star clusters with the help of the Northwest Suburban Astronomers telescopes. Some of the observing highlights will be the planet Saturn, globular cluster M13 in Hercules, the Ring Nebula M57 in Lyra and galaxies M81 and M82 in Ursa Major. Please visit the NSA website at www.nsaclub.org for more information.
Sunset is at 8:32 p.m. Please plan to arrive around sunset or come out early and hike the trails. Also, you are welcome to bring your own telescope or binoculars. In the event of inclement weather the event will be cancelled.
"Nature Art" Exhibit by Christina Roberts
and Artist Reception
Christina Roberts Artist Reception: July 13, 1 - 3 p.m.
Exhibit Open: July 13 - August 30
Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake
Christina combines a love of gardening and a reverence of nature when creating her artwork. Her art is an extension of her investigation and reflection of the natural world. Although Christina works in many mediums, her work usually consists of the repetitive use of mark-making. She finds this use of mark-making, whether it be pointillism or chipping away at a block print, allows her to reflect on her subject and is almost meditative.
Let's Go Camping
Saturday, July 26
4 p.m. - Midnight
Marengo Ridge Shelters 1 & 2
2411 S Route 23, Marengo
MCCD is inviting you to turn off your TV, and connect with nature to celebrate the great outdoors! A variety of activities are planned to help you learn about camping and to get you out on the trails. No registration is required. Attend any or all of the activities!
4 p.m. - 7 p.m. "Set Up Camp" - Shelter 1
There will be ongoing activities related to camping and camp skills, including camp set-up tips, fire building, camp cooking, children's craft table and guided hikes.
7 p.m. - Midnight "Search the Stars" - Shelter 2
Search the night skies with the Northwest Suburban Astronomers. This public star party will begin with a brief astronomy presentation followed by night sky viewing and interpretation. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, along with binoculars or a telescope. NSA will have their telescopes available for public use.
8 p.m. - 11 p.m. "Explore the Night" - Shelter 1
Explore the sights, sounds and mystique nighttime has to offer. It is a different world, but one that is fascinating, exciting and filled with activity. Enjoy nocturnal games, s'mores and stories by the campfire!
Tour De North Bike Ride (Nippersink North Branch Conservation Area)
Saturday, July 26
9 a.m. - Noon (ride starts at 9:30)
Glacial Park, Harts Road Shelter
Online Registration Code: 308700
Leg 1: Bike the Prairie Trail north to the new Nippersink North Branch trail extension. Stop for a tour of the site.
Leg 2: Trek back to Glacial Park for a 13-mile loop, or continue west another 5 miles along the Hebron Trail.
Finish Line: Join us back at Glacial Park for refreshments and giveaways at the Harts Road Shelter beginning at 11 a.m.
Hosted by the Prairie Trail Safety Watch.
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