Wild Things

Join us again in person for #wildthings2023 on February 25! Register today at

[Wild Things @WildThingsChi]

The 2nd weekend of #WildThings2021 starts out strong with Playing "In Place": Chicago Nature Play 2020/ Opportunities/Challenges/Solutions

Learn about nature play spaces with @Openlands, @NeighborSpace, and @ChicagoParks.

9am Friday!

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There are even more sessions lined up for Wild Things Part Two than there were for Part One!

Here's one you won't want to miss: "Kayak for Conservation: Leveling up Community Science on the Chicago River"

Friday at 3:30pm! Only at #WildThings2021
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[Wild Things @WildThingsChi]

"Skeleton hairdresser, endless mud pit, only 6 stitches, and other alternative forms of environmental restoration"
Find out what it's all about today (Sunday 2/21) at 4pm, only at #wildthings2021
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[Wild Things @WildThingsChi]

Don't miss "Official City Bird Advocacy-Engaging City Leaders and the Community in Bird Conservation."
A Younger birder led the initiative to declare the Peregrine Falcon the official city bird of Rockford.
Join us at 3:15pm CST only at #wildthings2021
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Don't miss tonight's book launch at Wild Things! @jpepper731 and @donpcreates will talk about their new book, A Healthy Nature Handbook, tonight at 7pm! Only at #WildThings2021

Get your ticket now! https://t.co/xzyxm5YbZG

[Illinois Natural History Survey @INHSillinois]

Learn about the @chicago_birder’s bird banding station from @4letterbird & Libby Keyes (@Audubon_GL) & #INHS researcher @anarahlin!

➡️ https://t.co/N0be8tcm8I

You can stream their presentation both weekends of the 2021 @WildThingsChi (Feb. 19–21, 26–28)! #ornithology

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Wild Things starts today! What are you most looking forward to on Day One?

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Another great session we're looking forward to at #WildThings2021 is "Chicago Green Ambassadors: Connecting Communities to Green Spaces." Join us on Sun. Feb. 21 and learn about some amazing high school interns. Register: https://t.co/xzyxm5YbZG

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Curious about how remnant ecosystems change over time? At #WildThings2021 on Friday, February 19 Pete Jackson shares the results of surveys from 1996, 2005, and 2019 in Middlefork Re-Visited: Tracking Vegetation Change in a Remnant Oak Savanna.
Register: https://t.co/xzyxm5YbZG

[Wild Things @WildThingsChi]

Have you ever wondered about the life cycle of dragonflies? Join Marla Garrison for "Conservation of Northern Illinois Dragonflies" On Feb 20 at 9:45am. Only at #WildThings2021

Register today: https://t.co/a622lKbfPq

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On Feb. 27 at noon, meet the new Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves and learn how you can get involved with their mission of community stewardship, education, and fundraising. Only at #WildThings2021 Register today: https://t.co/xzyxm5YbZG

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We're excited for @mattmilko's session at Wild Things, Tabletop Terraria: An Introduction to 10 Nature-themed Board Games. Educator Matt Milkowski shares games for a wide range of ages on Sunday, February 21 at 5pm. Register for Wild Things here: https://t.co/xzyxm5YbZG

[Wild Things @WildThingsChi]

Check out the Wild Things shop to see this year's t-shirt designed by Bobby Sutton. And we're bringing back a selection of reprints from previous conferences! Check it out: https://t.co/ysTv3rYYXB

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Registration is open for the 2021 Wild Things Conference! Join us for two weekends of great sessions about nature in the Chicago region! https://t.co/xzyxm5YbZG

[Wild Things @WildThingsChi]

Friday is the deadline to submit a proposal for the virtual Wild Things Conference in 2021. We want to hear from you!

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We are searching for stories and voices to be part of the Wild Things conference in February. We want sessions that use a virtual medium to teach, provoke discussion, and have fun! We will be accepting proposals until Friday, September 18, 2020.

https://t.co/zPmN8jDR34

[WillCoForestPreserve @WillCoForests]

Our Blanding's turtles are getting so big! We're raising these little guys and girls as part of the Blanding’s Turtle Recovery Program spearheaded by @dupageforest, and once they're big and strong enough, they'll be released into the wild. (Photo by Chad Merda)

[FOTFP @forestpreserves]

Head to Bunker Hill North Flatwoods in Chicago this Sunday, Jan. 12, for a volunteer restoration workday. Work side by side with like-minded people to create real change! More info at https://t.co/Sf37dQElQT. #fotfp #CentennialVolunteers #ClimateChangeisReal

[dupageforest @dupageforest]

Today we kick off a new series called “Nature Minute,” where one of our experts answers a question about nature. Our first video features District ecologist Andres Ortega telling us where insects go in winter.

Tell us what you think of the video & share with friends.
Enjoy!

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Hey friends at @ILBobcat, just wanted to make sure you saw this upcoming event. https://t.co/MxAbQwQKfa