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Cook County Forest Preserve Hosts Photo Meet-Ups
Crabtree Nature Center in Barrington is one of the locations for the meet-ups.
The Forest Preserve District of Cook County is hosting a new series of photo meet-ups designed for photographers of all skill levels, from beginners to experts.
Whether you’re using an advanced SLR camera, a point and shoot or a smart phone, photographing nature scenes and subjects can be both rewarding and challenging.
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The series will take place at 10 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month at one of the District’s six nature centers, or a nearby location selected for its photography 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.
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Photographers are then encouraged to share their photos with the District’s Flickr group - http://www.flickr.com/groups/fpdcc/.
The first event of the year will take place on Jan. 26, 2013 at the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, located at 9800 S. 104th Avenue in Willow Springs. Photographers should meet at the Nature Center at 10 a.m.
A complete list of hosting Nature Centers for each month is below. The exact locations for each event will be determined by the naturalists to ensure optimal photography conditions. Check the website or call the Nature Centers to find out the meeting location each month.
January 26
Little Red School House
9800 S. Willow Spring Rd., Willow Springs
708-839-6897
February 23
River Trail Nature Center
3120 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook
847-824-8360
March 23
Crabtree Nature Center
Palatine Rd. 1 mile west of Barrington Rd.
847-381-6592
April 27
River Trail Nature Center
3120 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook
847-824-8360
May 25
Trailside Museum
Chicago and Thatcher, River Forest
708-366-6530
June 22
Crabtree Nature Center
Palatine Rd. 1 mile west of Barrington Rd.
847-381-6592
July 27
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Ave., South Holland
708-868-0606
August 24
Little Red School House
9800 S. Willow Spring Rd., Willow Springs
708-839-6897
September 28
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center
12545 W. 111th St., Lemont
630-257-2045
October 26
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Ave., South Holland
708-868-0606
November 23
Trailside Museum
Chicago and Thatcher, River Forest
708-366-6530
December 28
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center
12545 W. 111th St., Lemont
630-257-2045
Information from Cook County Forest Preserve District.
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