Forest Leaves

Cook County Forest Preserve to host photo meets

 

January 14, 2013 1:30PM

Updated: February 19, 2013 12:21PM

The Forest Preserve District of Cook County is hosting a new series of photo meets designed for photographers of all skill levels.

The first event of the year will take place at 10 a.m. Jan. 26, at the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, at 9800 S. 104th Ave., in Willow Springs.

Whether participants use an advanced camera, a point and shoot or a smart phone, organizers said photographing nature scenes and subjects can be both rewarding and challenging.

The series will continue at 10 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month at one of the District’s six nature centers in Cook County, or a nearby location selected for its photographic potential.

Each gathering will feature a Forest Preserve District naturalist leading a brief tour of the area, highlighting interesting and unusual plants, scenic vistas and locations frequented by wildlife. During and after the tour, photographers can capture images and share tips and suggestions for getting the best shot.

Photographers are then encouraged to share their photos with the District’s Flickr group: flickr.com/groups/fpdcc/.

A complete list of locations is below. The exact locations for each event will be determined by the naturalists. Check the website or call the Nature Centers to find out the meeting location each month.

• Jan. 26 — Little Red School House, 9800 S. Willow Spring Road, Willow Springs; (708) 839-6897

• Feb. 23 — River Trail Nature Center, 3120 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook; (847) 824-8360

• March 23 — Crabtree Nature Center, Palatine Road, one mile west of Barrington Road; (847) 381-6592

• April 27 —River Trail Nature Center, 3120 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook; (847) 824-8360

• May 25 — Trailside Museum, Chicago Avenue and Thatcher, River Forest; (708) 366-6530

• June 22 — Crabtree Nature Center, Palatine Road, one mile west of Barrington Road; (847) 381-6592

• July 27 — Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 Paxton Ave., South Holland; (708) 868-0606

• Aug. 24 — Little Red School House, 9800 S. Willow Spring Road, Willow Springs; (708) 839-6897

• Sept. 28 — Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, 12545 W. 111th St., Lemont; (630) 257-2045

• Oct. 26 — Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 Paxton Ave., South Holland; (708) 868-0606

• Nov. 23 — Trailside Museum, Chicago Avenue and Thatcher, River Forest; (708) 366-6530

• Dec. 28 — Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, 12545 W. 111th St., Lemont; (630) 257-2045

For more information on the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, visit fpdcc.com.




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