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Busse Woods – Earth, Air, Water, and Fire Day

June 15, 2019 @ 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Free

Explore the trails of Busse Woods and participate in other activities such as a fishing derby, casting lessons by L.L.Bean, kids tree climb, nature play, guided hikes, and more. Also, enjoy visits from the Brookfield Zoo, Chicago Botanic Garden, and the Shedd Aquarium. Moretti’s in Schaumburg is providing pizza on a first-come, first-serve basis. This event is free and open to the public. Pre-register at the ticket link below.

Pre-register HERE

Schedule · Saturday, June 15, 2019
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Check-in with Coffee and light snacks
9:00 AM – 9:10 AM
Welcome & Fishing Derby Overview
9:10 AM – 9:40 AM
Brookfield Zoo Animal Ambassador Demo
9:10 AM – 11:00 AM
Fishing Derby
9:10 AM – 11:00 AM
9:10 AM – 11:00 AM
Chicago Botanic Garden Worm Bin Activity
9:10 AM – 11:00 AM
L.L. Bean Survival Bracelet Activity
9:10 AM – 11:00 AM
Forest Preserves of Cook County Wilderness Survival Activity
9:10 AM – 11:00 AM
Forest Preserves Guided Nature Hike
9:10 AM – 11:00 AM
Forest Preserves Kids Tree Climb
9:10 AM – 11:00 AM
Forest Preserves Touch-a-Fish Demo
9:10 AM – 11:10 AM
L.L. Bean Fly Casting Lessons
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lunch provided by Moretti’s in Schaumburg
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Fishing Derby Awards

Details

Date:
June 15, 2019
Time:
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/425885378226954/

Venue

Busse Woods, Grove 25
Busse Forest South - Grove #25, Elk Grove Township, IL 60007
View Venue Website

Organizer

Commissioner Kevin Morrison
Phone
(847) 519-7674
Email
district15@cookcountyil.gov
View Organizer Website