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Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/17/2023
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Middle Fork Forest Preserve
Categories
Saturday, June 17
BISON BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Activity Center, Middle Fork River Forest Preserve, 1-3 p.m.
Did you know that a nearly 400-year-old bison skull was discovered on CCFPD property a few years ago?! Head to the Middle Fork River Forest Preserve for an interactive bison birthday celebration and learn all about these amazing creatures.
The program will kick off with a short presentation on bison zooarchaeology at 1:00. Then, participate in engaging activities where you can see the bison skull in person, learn what makes these animals so special, retrace the path of bison on a walk to the Middle Fork River, speak with experts about recent discoveries, and much more! At 2:15 p.m., be sure to join in singing happy birthday to our new, but very old, friend! Light refreshments will be provided.
FREE. All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more info: (217) 586-2612 or pcain@ccfpd.org.
