Women in the Wild Expo

Join me and the Forest Preserves of Cook County's Sand Ridge Nature Center staff, to learn a new skill, celebrate amazing conservationists, and get involved in natural areas near you!

It's Women's History Month and we are hosting the:

Women in the Wilds Expo: Year of the Volunteer!

Celebrate women in conservation and the natural sciences with presentations, hands-on activities, and information promoting job and volunteer opportunities. Light refreshments provided.

(Schedule is below)

Drop in for:
- Job and volunteer opportunity fair
- Animal programs
- Guided walks
- Conservation education activities
- Crafts
- Face painting

Featured vendors:

• Forest Press Co
• Zemi Coffee
• The Urban Canopy
• Skunk Cabbage Books
• Eat Em Up Catering

Info: Mindfulness and meditation workshop (instructor led) Limited spaces available.

Info: "Show & Tell" featuring volunteers from University of Illinois Extension, Forest Preserve District of Cook County, and more.

Info: Come and meet the unique and funny birds that found their homes at Sand Ridge Nature Center.

Info: Bring your own lunch or snacks OR you can purchase food from our preferred vendor: "Eat 'em Up", catering.

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Host or Publisher Claudia Gunter