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Virtual Events

There are many virtual events taking place throughout the Chicago Southland that you and your family can enjoy from anywhere! Take a look all of the fun upcoming virtual events, and be sure to check back often!

	No-Cook Club Monday, July 26 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM Tinley Park Public Library will host its No-Cook Club for students in second and third grades from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM on Monday, July 26 on Zoom. Join to assemble this month's DIY treat, Summer Sippers, then enjoy your creation while sharing a book or two and viewing a related craft. Registration is required. For more information, please call: 708-532-0160 Event link: https://www.tplibrary.org/
	Brilliant Bats Wednesday, August 4 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tired of so many mosquitos at your summer barbecue? Invite bats to the party! Learn how these tiny flying mammals are beneficial members of a balanced ecosystem. Even with their sometimes-bothersome reputation, we need bats in the neighborhood. In this virtual program, discover the bats that call Will County home and how you can help them thrive. For more information, please call: 708-946-2216 Event link: https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/News-Events/Event-Calendar/August-2021/Brilliant-Bats
	Birding in the Preserves Thursday, August 12 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM This virtual hike highlights a preserve, how to get there and what trail to take to find birds. Get tips on what birds you may see, where to look and how to identify them. Armed with this new information, you can then go out on your own to find these birds in the preserves. As a bonus, learn how you can contribute to citizen science just by walking a preserve and recording what you find. Finding and recording birds can add significance to any day outdoors and help you become more aware of other wildlife too. For more information, please call: 708-946-2216 Event link: https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/News-Events/Event-Calendar/August-2021/Birding-in-the-Preserves-August-12
	Freshwater Mussels Virtual Deep Dive Tuesday, August 17 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Discover the depths of our mussels’ underwater world and how important they are to the health of our waterways. With superhero names, skull-crushing strength and parasitic babies, these animals – including some species which are endangered – are mysterious and elusive. Learn their secrets and how you can become an ambassador for the mighty mussel. For more information, please call: 815-722-9470 Event link: https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/News-Events/Event-Calendar/August-2021/Freshwater-Mussels-Virtual-Deep-Dive
	Seek and Explore with iNaturalist Tuesday, August 17 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM With the power of technology, you can learn about nature like a pro. Join a naturalist who can help you get set up with iNaturalist and the Seek app to help you with plant and animal identification. You’ll also see what else iNaturalist can offer: You can keep track of your observations, search new places, join a nature community and more! For more information, please call: 815-722-9470 Event link: https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/News-Events/Event-Calendar/August-2021/Seek-and-Explore-with-iNaturalist
	Hummingbird Banding Live! Thursday, August 26 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Hummingbirds are heading south after spending the summer with us. Join us on Facebook to watch live as hummingbirds are banded by a licensed bird bander with the Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders. View the hummingbirds up close as they are measured, their stats are recorded and then they are banded and released. Learn how banding is used to help find out more about where hummingbirds go when they leave our area and about their perilous migration south to their wintering grounds. Their journey is truly amazing for such a small bird. For more information, please call: 815-727-8700 Event link: https://www.facebook.com/WillCoForests/