While Virtual Outdoors Week is behind us, the fun doesn’t have to be! You could still play Nature Bingo or do a Scavenger Hunt on your own at any time.
This year’s event was a success- I had so much fun and I’d like to thank all of you for participating, being engaged, and adapting to a digital setting for our events. I really appreciated hearing from everyone, and hopefully you were inspired to explore the outdoors.
Download: Virtual Outdoors Week BINGO
Download: Virtual Outdoors Week Scavenger Hunt
See where my favorite nature sites are by downloading: 15th District Outdoors Recommendations
For questions you can email District15@cookcountyil.gov or call our office at (847) 519-7674.
Schedule of Livestreamed Events on my Facebook page here:
Monday, June 15th at 12 PM: Nature in the Northwest Suburbs with Forest Preserves of Cook County
Watch recording HERE
ICYMI (Activities and articles from Forest Preserves of Cook County):
How to attract more butterflies to your garden
Activity: Create Your Own Bird Feeder
Article: How to make garlic mustard pesto with an invasive species
Tuesday, June 16th at 1 PM: Bringing the Zoo to You with Brookfield Zoo
Watch recording HERE
ICYMI (Activities and articles from Brookfield Zoo):
Activity: Play Animal Detective
Activity: Color an Animal Mask
Activity: Draw your Favorite Animal for Brookfield Zoo
Activity: Play Animal Chef
Action: Choose Your Own Adventure: Stay connected with Brookfield Zoo
Wednesday, June 17th at 11 AM: Budburst: The Stories that Plants Tell with Chicago Botanic Garden
Watch recording HERE
Action: Do Plant ID with Budburst
Activity: Fun with Mud
Craft: Kindness Stones
Craft: Making Rainbows
Thursday, June 18th all day: Backyard Camping Tips
Activity: Virtual National Park Tour
Activities: Indoor Camping Tips
Action: Learn about building campfires
Action: Learn how to set up a tent
Activity: Cook a foil dinner
Activity: Start a Moon Journal
Action: First-time Camping Tips
Friday, June 19th at 12 PM: Smart Cycling Tips with Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove
Watch recording HERE
Resource: Favorite Bike Routes from Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove
Activity: Bike Safety Quiz
Article: Biking during COVID-19 Tips
Saturday, June 20th all day: Celebrate all of the Outdoors
Craft: Nature Weave Board and Mini-Compost Bin from Brookfield Zoo
Resource: Fishing Tips from the Arlington Anglers
Resource: Bike Route Recommendations from Forest Preserves of Cook County
Activity: Setting Up a Rain Barrel
