Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners will meet May 17.
Here is the agenda provided by the Board:
Public Testimony:
Authorization as a public speaker shall only be granted to those individuals who have submitted in writing, their name, address, subject matter, and organization (if any) to the Secretary 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Duly authorized public speakers shall be called upon to deliver testimony at a time specified in the meeting agenda. Authorized public speakers who are not present during the specified time for public testimony will forfeit their allotted time to speak at the meeting. Public testimony must be germane to a specific item(s) on the meeting agenda, and the testimony must not exceed three minutes; the Secretary will keep track of the time and advise when the time for public testimony has expired. Persons authorized to provide public testimony shall not use vulgar, abusive, or otherwise inappropriate language when addressing the Board; failure to act appropriately; failure to speak to an item that is germane to the meeting, or failure to adhere to the time requirements may result in expulsion from the meeting and/or disqualify the person from providing future testimony.
Office Of The General Superintendent:
18-0222
Presented by: Arnold Randall, General Superintendent
Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement
Department: Planning and Development
Other Part(ies): Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Request: Authority to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Elk Grove Village for the construction and maintenance of two trail connections from Arlington Heights Road to the Busse Woods Bicycle Trail in the Ned Brown Forest Preserve.
Goods or Services: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) operates and maintains the Busse Woods Bicycle Trail in Northwestern Cook County. The Village proposes to construct two (2) trail segments to connect residents and businesses east of Arlington Heights Road to the Busse Woods Bicycle Trail on the west side of Arlington Heights Road. The first connection is approximately 60 linear feet of paved trail from Arlington Heights Road at North West Point Boulevard and the second is approximately 650 linear feet from Arlington Heights Road at Oakton Avenue.
Elk Grove Village will be responsible for design, construction and future maintenance costs associated with the project. There will be five (5) trees impacted as a result of the project, and Elk Grove will also be responsible for $6,485.76 in tree mitigation fees. The IGA constitutes a license for Elk Grove Village to construct and maintain the trail. The license fee, license application fee, and the YELAR fee will be waived, as is the typical practice for trail connection project requests from municipalities. There is no cost to the Forest Preserves.
Agreement Number(s): n/a
Agreement Period: Perpetual, subject to termination by the Forest Preserves after ten (10) years
License Fee: $27,575.76 (waived)
License Application Fee: $6,500.00 (waived)
Yelar Fee: $6,300.00 (waived)
Tree Mitigation Fee: $6,485.76
Accounts: n/a
District(s): 15
Summary: Elk Grove Village is requesting an Intergovernmental Agreement to construct two paved trail connections along the west side of Arlington Heights Road on Forest Preserve property. Elk Grove Village has funding for the design and construction of the trail segments.
18-0157
Presented by: Arnold Randall, General Superintendent
Proposed Contract Amendment
Department(s): Planning & Development
Vendor: Ujamaa Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and increase a previously executed contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services at Skokie Resource Management garage in Glenview, Illinois
Original Contract Period: Two hundred ten (210) days (9/7/2017 - 4/6/2018); Administrative extension for sixty (60) days (4/7/2018 - 6/4/2018)
Proposed Contract Period Extension: One hundred twenty (120) days (6/5/2018 - 10/3/2018)
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $187,073.00
Original Approval: 7/20/2017, $187,073.00
Previous Increase(s): n/a
This Increase Requested: $30,852.21
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $30,852.21
Accounts: Building accounts: 51025.560106, 51026.560106, 51054.560106, 51055.560106, 51056.560106, 51057.560106, 51058.560106 and 51009.560106
Contract Number(s): 16-80-38
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
District(s): 14
Summary: Additional time and funds are needed to comply with an unanticipated change in ComEd requirements for this project. All work has been completed, including the addition of heat and insulation to an existing maintenance garage; however, service lines have not yet been connected to a ComEd transformer.
18-0201
Presented by: Arnold Randall, General Superintendent
Proposed Grant Award
Department: Resource Management
Grantee: Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”)
Grantor: U.S. Department of Agriculture - Natural Resource Conservation Service (“USDA NRCS”)
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: The Forest Preserves received grant funding from the USDA NRCS in support of habitat restoration activities at Turnbull Woods in Glencoe, Eggers Woods in Chicago, and Powderhorn Prairie in Burnham. These USDA NRCS grant funds are provided through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Grant Amount: $70,700.00
Grant Period: Date of execution - 5/31/2019
Fiscal Impact: $70,050.00 match, plus $650.00 in staff time
Accounts: EAB Tree Removal 51009.521456, 51058.521456, Vegetation Management 51009.521455, 51058.521455, Habitat Enhancement 51009.521452, 51058.521452, Habitat Restoration 51009.521444, 51058.521444, Mitigation Accounts: 51010.5131
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): 4 and 13
Summary: Building upon restoration efforts that have been previously invested in these sites, the Forest Preserves has been awarded a grant by the USDA NRCS via the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. These grant funds provide for the purchase and installation of native seed to cover 15 acres at Turnbull Woods, as well as 12.5 acres of invasive tree and brush removal in remnant wetlands at Powderhorn Prairie that will increase native species diversity and improve wildlife habitat. Additionally, 19.9 acres of tree thinning and invasive species removal will take place at Eggers Woods, preserving the native composition of remnant woodland and marsh units and improving light levels for ground-layer herbaceous species which are being shaded out by an overabundance of canopy cover.
Total project costs are $141,400.00, with a 50/50 match contribution by each partner. This project leverages $141,400.00 in combined grant and match funding previously contributed towards these project areas in partnership with the USDA NRCS.
18-0234
Presented by: Arnold Randall, General Superintendent
Proposed Contract Amendment
Department(s): Planning and Development
Vendor: dsi Associates Inc., Burr Ridge, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to increase an existing professional services contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Project management/owner’s representative services for various construction projects.
Original Contract Period: One (1) year (10/3/2016 - 10/2/2017); Board extension approved on 9/12/17
for one (1) year (10/3/2017 - 10/2/2018)
Proposed Contract Period Extension: n/a
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $60,000.00
Original Approval: 10/3/2016, $60,000.00
Previous Increase(s): n/a
This Increase Requested: $18,288.98
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $18,288.98
Accounts: Professional Services accounts: 51054.520860, 51055.520860, 51056.520860, 51057.520860, 51058.520860 and 51009.520860
Contract Number(s): 16-80-30
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
District(s): 4 & 17
Summary: Additional funds are needed to perform project management/owner’s representative services for construction projects that have been delayed. Delayed projects include new water filtration systems at Camp Bullfrog, Maple Lake Boat House, Swallow Cliff Pavilion and Camp Shabbona. An increase in consultant time is also needed due to supplement in-house project management due to some recent retirements.
18-0235
Presented by: Arnold Randall, General Superintendent
Proposed Previously Approved Item Amendment
Department: Resource Management
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to utilize additional accounts for logoed apparel manufacturing services provided by Silk Screen Express as part of contract #17-31-110R. Additional accounts are being added to provide a more comprehensive funding pool, utilizing funds from multiple departments.
The contract was originally approved by the Board of Commissioners on 11/14/2017. All other details of the contract remain unchanged.
Item Number: 17-0393
Fiscal Impact: No additional fiscal impact
Account(s): Apparel Accounts 51001.53010, 51001.560019, 51001.530130
District(s): Districtwide
Original Text of Item:
Proposed Contract
Department(s): Office of the General Superintendent
Vendor: Silk Screen Express Inc., Tinley Park, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Apparel with logo
Contract Value: Not to exceed $25,000.00 per year, or $125,000.00 over the five (5) year contract term
Contract period: Date of execution - 12/31/2022
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2018 $25,000.00, FY 2019 $25,000.00, FY 2020 $25,000.00, FY 2021 $25,000.00, FY 2022 $25,000.00
Accounts: 51001.53010, 51001.560019, 51001.530130
Contract Number(s): 17-31-110R
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: Contract #17-31-110R consists of the manufacture and distribution of a variety of logoed, silkscreened and embroidered apparel for use by Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) staff. The specifications also include the development and maintenance of an online store to monitor stock, facilitate departmental ordering, and allow for current employees to purchase additional apparel. This contract will be managed by the General Office, and utilized by all Forest Preserve departments to consolidate and centralize districtwide apparel purchasing.
The Preserves issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the aforementioned services. The Preserves’ review panel determined the three (3) initial responses received to be economically disadvantageous and unresponsive to the contract specifications. As a result, the RFP was subsequently rebid in order to clarify the specifications and expand the list of qualified respondents. Silk Screen Express Inc.’s proposal was determined to be responsible and responsive, with particular strengths in experience, proposed approach, and capacity to perform all aspects of the work. Silk Screen Express Inc. was the sole respondent to the second bid posting.
18-0236
Presented by: Arnold Randall, General Superintendent
Proposed Contract Amendment
Department(s): Resource Management
Vendor: Trees “R” Us, Wauconda, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Tree removal at Somme Nature Preserve
Original Contract Period: 9/13/2016 - 10/31/2017, with an initial extension through 4/30/2018 which was approved by the Board of Commissioners on 6/6/2017
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 5/1/2018, retroactive - 4/30/2019
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $21,285.00
Original Approval: 9/13/2016, $21,285.00
Previous Increase(s): n/a
This Increase Requested: n/a
Estimated Fiscal Impact: n/a
Accounts: Habitat Enhancement 51009.521452, Potential Grant Match and Work Fund 51009.521440, Grant Accounts: 51010.29982, 51010.22522
Contract Number(s): 16-31-115
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): 14
Summary: This is an amendment for an extension of time only. Contract #16-31-115 consists of approximately 7.6 acres of tree removal in accordance with the Forest Preserves’ specifications at Somme Nature Preserve in Northbrook, Illinois. The project is being funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The contract was initially extended for six (6) months through 4/30/2018 to account for the work being postponed due to inadequate weather and ground conditions. The work is substantially complete, but ground conditions over the winter season continued to be suboptimal and a small portion of work remains. The Forest Preserves is requesting an additional twelve (12) month contract extension to perform the work.
18-0238
Presented by: Arnold Randall, General Superintendent
Proposed Contract Amendment
Department(s): Planning and Development
Vendor: Robe Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend an existing executed contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction contract to make exterior repairs at McGinnis Field Station in Orland Park and Sagawau Farmhouse in Lemont.
Original Contract Period: Two hundred ten (210) days (8/31/2017 - 3/29/2018); Administrative extension for sixty (60) days (3/30/2018 - 5/28/2018)
Proposed Contract Period Extension: Ninety (90) days (5/29/2018 - 8/27/2018)
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $279,665.00
Original Approval: 7/20/2017, $272,890.00
Previous Increase(s): Administrative increase, $6,775.00
This Increase Requested: n/a
Estimated Fiscal Impact: n/a
Accounts: n/a
Contract Number(s): 17-80-44
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
District(s): 17
Summary: Additional time is needed to complete punch list items and project closeout activities. Work is now substantially complete and includes a new roof, windows, and siding removal and replacement at McGinnis Field Station and exterior wall removal and rebuilding at Sagawau Farmhouse.
18-0239
Presented by: Arnold Randall, General Superintendent
Proposed Contract Amendment
Department(s): Planning and Development
Vendor: Meru Corporation, Niles, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend a previously executed contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction contract to install new water service for Southwest Police Headquarters in Palos Park and for Schiller Woods Flush Toilet in Chicago, Illinois
Original Contract Period: Two hundred forty (240) days (7/21/2017 - 3/19/2018) Administrative extension for sixty (60) days (3/20/2018 - 5/19/2018)
Proposed Contract Period Extension: Ninety (90) days (5/20/2018 - 8/18/2018)
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $481,000.00
Original Approval: 3/9/2017, $491,894.00
Previous Increase(s): 10,894.00
This Increase Requested: n/a
Estimated Fiscal Impact: n/a
Accounts: n/a
Contract Number(s): 17-80-16
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
District(s): 9,17
Summary: Additional time is needed for final inspection of landscape restoration and closeout activities. Work is now complete and includes new water service for South Police Headquarters and Schiller Woods Flush Toilet.
18-0243
Presented by: Arnold Randall, General Superintendent
Proposed Contract Amendment
Department(s): Planning & Development
Vendor: Western Remac Inc., Woodridge, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Fabrication and installation of Gateway signs Districtwide
Original Contract Period: One hundred eighty (180) days (3/29/2017 - 9/29/2017); Board extension approved on 9/12/2017 for six (6) months (9/30/2017 - 3/30/2018); Administrative extension: sixty (60) days (3/31/2018 - 5/29/2018)
Proposed Contract Period Extension: Six (6) month extension from (5/30/2018) - (11/29/2018)
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $377,336.00
Original Approval: 3/9/2017, $377,336.00
Previous Increase(s): n/a
This Increase Requested: n/a
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: Site Amenities: 51025.560060, 51026.560060, 51054.560060. 51055.560060, 51056.560060, 51057.560060, 51058.560060, 51009.560060 and Grant Account 51010.560060
Contract Number(s): 17-80-15
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
District(s): 4, 13, 14, 16 and 17
Summary: Additional time is needed to finalize content (text and artwork) for kiosk signs by other parties prior to fabrication of these signs.
18-0245
Presented by: Arnold Randall, General Superintendent
Proposed Miscellaneous Item Of Business
Department: Conservation & Experiential Programming
Good(s) or Service(s): Programming Partnerships
Fiscal Impact: $75,000.00
Accounts: Special Events 51001.520635; Community Trust Grant 51010.520830
Summary: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) requests authorization for the General Superintendent or a designee to have discretionary spending up to $75,000.00 through the remainder of 2018 to support educational and recreational program services with a variety of program partners that could include, but are not limited to, artists, arts groups, youth development groups, program trainers, curriculum development, and cultural groups. These program partners would be engaged for periods of less than one (1) year and individual contract payments amounts would not exceed $5,000.00.
The program partnerships would be proposed or vetted by the Forest Preserves’ Conservation and Experiential Programming team and selected based on community involvement, ability to provide the service, ability to bring a unique program concept to the Forest Preserves, interest and ability to connect with the Forest Preserves’ mission and vision, and ability to bring a new audience to the Forest Preserves.
The programming strategy complements the goals of the Next Century Conservation Plan of connecting more people with nature and making the Forest Preserves more welcoming and accessible.
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): Districtwide
18-0242
Presented by: Arnold Randall, General Superintendent
Report
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Procurement and Disbursements
Report Period: 3/1/2018 - 3/31/2018
Summary: Submitting the Procurements and Disbursements Report for the period of March 2018. The Report is to be received and filed in compliance with Section 1-8-2 (BB) of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County’s Code of Ordinances
18-0244
Presented By: Arnold Randall, General Superintendent
Report:
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Refer to Contract Compliance Committee
Report Title: Forest Preserve District of Cook County Annual Business Diversity Report FY 2017
Report Period: 1/1/2017 - 12/31/2017
Summary: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) began publishing annual diversity reports in 2014 making this information available to the public. This report is the Forest Preserves’ fourth annual report, and the first using the Contract Compliance Reporting System. This report details the Forest Preserves’ efforts ensuring minority and women-owned businesses have access to public contracting opportunities. The report includes contract dollars awarded and contract payments by the Forest Preserves as reported by vendors.
18-0240
Presented by: Arnold Randall, General Superintendent
Proposed Calendar Of Events
Department: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar 5/18/2018 - 6/5/2018
Summary: Friday, 5/18; 6pm - 8pm
Campfire Cooking Workshop; Camp Reinberg, Palatine
Learn how to make great tasting and easy meals over a fire using cast-iron and basic campfire cooking techniques. Ages 14 & up. Registration required, email experience.camping@cookcountyil.gov.
Friday, 5/18 - Sunday, 5/20; 10am - 4pm
Get Growing Weekend, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Get Growing weekend includes a plant sale featuring one-of-a -kind plants and unique containers, spring marketplace, demonstration, and talks.
Saturday, 5/19; 6am - noon
“The Big Sit” Birdwatching; Trailside Museum of Natural History, River Forest
Join us for a relaxed bird-watching experience. Stop by anytime to see how many birds we can spot or hear. All ages.
Saturday, 5/19; 6am - noon
Big Sit; Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs
Join us and help record all of the birds seen or heard from a 17-foot circle. No registration required.
Saturday, 5/19; 1:30pm
Frog Frenzy!; Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Come prepared to wade in the pond and dip one of our nets. Will you find a tadpole, adult bullfrog, or something that will surprise you? Forest Preserves staff to watch as many bird species as possible when viewed from a fixed location within a 17-foot circle.
Saturday, 5/19; 11am - 3pm
Nature Block Party: Biodiversity Celebration; Eggers Grove, Chicago
Discover the flora and fauna of the Calumet region and our urban forest preserves. Join us for restoration, nature walks, games, biking and more. All ages. Limited number of bikes. Registration required for groups over 20.
Sunday, 5/20; Race starts at 8am
Des Plaines Canoe and Kayak Marathon; Dam #2 Woods, Mount Prospect
Join the second oldest continual canoe race in the United States! Race begins at Oak Springs Road in Libertyville and ends at Dam #2 in Mount Prospect. Free for spectators. Race starts at 8am, activities at Dam #2 start at 11am. To register, visit canoemarathon.com.
Sunday, 5/20; 1 pm
Botanical Beverages; Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington Hills
Did you know some common medications and popular teas come from native wildflowers? Explore the medicinal purposes of these plants and make your own unique tea.
Sunday, 5/20; 1:30pm
Birds of Prey Series: Owls; River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Learn about the unique characteristics that help our native birds of prey survive. Live raptors will be on display.
Tuesday, 5/22; 5:30 - 7pm
Camping 101: For Outdoor Youth Organizations; Camp Dan Beard, Northbrook
Master the basics of camping during these free, hands-on workshops for camping skills and teamwork. Learn the basics of tent set-up, campfire building, proper dress, camping etiquette, and more. Registration and adult supervision required; space limited. Register at experience.camping@cookcountyil.gov.
Wednesday, 5/23; 10am - 2pm
Nature is Accessible!; Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs
Visitors of all abilities are invited to celebrate nature through accessible activities. No registration required.
Thursday, 5/24; 6pm
Kayak 101; Trailside Museum of Natural History, River Forest
Enjoy learning the basics of kayaking and practice paddling on our pond at Trailside. All equipment provided. Ages 8 & up.
Saturday, 5/26; 10am
The Sun, Our Nearest Star; Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
View the sun through a filtered telescope with our staff astronomer and learn amazing facts about our nearest star. A slide program will be presented in case of poor weather. Registration required.
Saturday, 5/26; season opening
Butterflies & Blooms, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Immerse yourself in a garden habitat filled with hundreds of live butterflies. The popular, family-friendly destination returns to the Regenstein Learning Campus. Fee applies.
Saturday, 5/26; season opening
Garden Chef Series, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Learn from top area chefs how to use seasonal, garden-fresh produce in creative ways. Seating is first come, first served for the free demonstrations on Saturdays and Sundays, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m., in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden’s open-air amphitheater.
Saturday, 5/26-Monday 09/03
Zoo Express PACE Bus
Four routes provide summer weekend express bus service to Brookfield Zoo-Route 770 CTA Green Line Harlem Station via CTA Blue Line Forest Park Transit Center - Brookfield Zoo; Route 771 CTA Pink Line 54th/Cermak Station - Brookfield Zoo; Route 772 CTA Red Line 95th/Dan Ryan Station - Brookfield Zoo; Route 778 Northwest Chicago - Brookfield Zoo (one Saturday each month June - August) - Fare is $2.00 with a Ventra Card or $2.25 without.
Sunday, 5/27; 1pm Bird Walks
Pollinator Super Powers; Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington Hills
If you enjoy things like coffee, tea or even chocolate covered strawberries, then you owe it to pollinators. Join us in learning all about super pollinators.
Sunday, 5/27; 1pm
Tallgrass Prairie Hike; Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
Join us for a hike around the Blenz Prairie. See what is blooming and how the prairie is responding to restoration efforts.
Sunday & Monday, 5/27 - 5/28; 1:30pm
Creature Feature; River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Stop in and say hello to one of the animals found in our forest preserves.
Thursday, 5/31; Noon - 2pm
Adult Archery and Nature Hike; Thatcher Woods, River Forest
Adults are invited to stay active and try their hand at a new or old pastime. Enjoy a brief nature hike on the trails while you wait for your next turn. Ages 18 & up. Groups of 10 or more, registration required. 708-386-4042
Saturday, 6/2; 9:30am - 2:30pm
Little Calumet River Day; Kickapoo Woods, Riverdale
Sharpen your canoe and kayak skills while helping clean one of Chicagoland’s main waterways. All ages. Register by emailing lbarghusen@openlands.org
Saturday, 6/2; 10am
Shinrin-Yoku; Forest Bath; Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs
Explore the many benefits of forest bathing before immersing ourselves among the trees and awakening our senses to the sights, smells and sounds of nature. Ages 18 & up. Registration required.
Sunday, 6/3; 1pm
Sagawau Science: Spotting Bees in the Field; Sagawau ELC, Lemont
Help conserve bumblebees and honey bees by taking pictures of them. Sagawau staff will help you submit them to Bee Spotter.
Sunday, 6/3; 9:00am - noon
Commissioner Schneider’s Fishing Derby; Busse Woods/Lake, Grove 25, Elk Grove
Bring your friends, family and fishing gear and try to catch the largest, smallest or squirmiest fish. To register, call 847-640-1632 or email tim.schneider@cookcountyil.gov and provide a name, address, email, phone number and number attending. All Ages.
Sunday, 6/3; Noon - 4pm
Explore the Forest, 100 Years and Growing; Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington Hills
Climb a tree, touch a truck, try archery, meet a critter, get a bike check-over and more. See the many ways to enjoy your Forest Preserves.
Monday, 6/4; 9:30 - 11:30am
Family Nature Play Day; Skokie Lagoons, Erickson Woods, Winnetka
Kick-off the summer with nature activities, pop-up nature play area, story time, and loose parts play for all ages! This event is in partnership with The Winnetka Alliance for Early Childhood, Back Yard Nature Center, Chicago Botanic Garden, Lincoln Park Zoo, North Suburban Special Education District, and Winnetka Public Library. Nature play activities 9:30-11am; Story time 11-11:30am. Group registration required.
Tuesday, 6/5; 5:30 - 7pm
Camping 101 for Outdoor Youth Organizations; Camp Sullivan, Oak Forest
Master the basics of camping during these free, hands-on workshops for camping skills and teamwork. Learn the basics of tent set-up, campfire building, proper dress, camping etiquette, and more. Registration and adult supervision required; space limited. Register at experience.camping@cookcountyil.gov.
Save The Date: Tuesday, 6/12, 10 am to 2 pm
Live Healthy Discover Nature, Daley Plaza, Chicago
The Forest Preserves comes downtown and takes over Daley Plaza with birds of prey, reptiles and information and prizes from many of our partners. This year a Forest Jam Band will perform along with young poets who have created poetry about nature and the preserves for a special 1 pm performance.
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