Women in the Wild Expo: Year of the Volunteer!
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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:
10 am: Volunteer panel discussion
11 am: "Stillness in the Wild" mindfulness and meditation workshop (limited spots available)
1 pm: Meet Our Birds
12 pm - 2pm: Conservation "Show & Tell" featuring volunteers from University of Illinois Extension, Forest Preserve District of Cook County, and more
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