Events

Pete Jackson, board member of Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge and their Stewardship Coordinator, presents a broad swath of information about oaks, a common species in our region, their ecological importance, historic abundance, the loss of oaks, their current problems, oak conservation, and how to help oaks. Please register HERE The program is free, ... Read more

Admission is free Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Exhibit 2,500-gallon fish tank with native fish Pumpkin composting  Interactive watershed exhibit Eco-friendly vendors Free fixes for small items at the Repair Fair Repair Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Experts will be available onsite to help repair: No electronics, computers, computer screens, or cell phones. Projects must be ... Read more

Sit with the area’s best fly tyers as they demonstrate a wide variety of fly patterns.Kids will enjoy free fly tying & entomology programs.Show Features: DuPage Forest Preserve District booth to promote outdoor programs.Bamboo rod building demo by Illinois Bamboo rod builders 25+ Regional fly tyers – sit and watch them create a fly for ... Read more