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Interested In Nature Photography? Join These Shoots In Forest
The Forest Preserve District is hosting Photography Meet-Ups, where naturalists will point out wildlife, plants, etc. You can also learn from other photographers.
The Forest Preserves of Cook County is hosting its second year 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.
The 2014 series begins January 25. Each event will take place at 10 am on the fourth Saturday of each month at one of the Forest Preserves’ six nature centers, or a nearby location selected for its photography potential.
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Each gathering will feature a Forest Preserve 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 encouraged to share their photos with the Forest Preserves’ Flickr group -http://www.flickr.com/groups/fpdcc/.
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The schedule for the year is below. Photographers should meet at the appropriate nature center at10 am. For more information, visit www.fpdcc.com.
January 25
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center
12545 W. 111th St., Lemont
Call 630-257-2045 to register.
February 22
Crabtree Nature Center
3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills, IL 60010
Palatine Rd. 1 mile west of Barrington Rd.
March 22
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
9800 S. Willow Spring Rd., Willow Springs
April 26
River Trail Nature Center.
Meet at nature center before traveling to nearby photo location.
3120 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook
May 24
Grassy Ridge Meadow
Meet in parking lot.
1182 W Central Rd, Hoffman Estates
Hosted by Crabtree Nature Center
June 28
Bemis Woods South
Meet at the information sign near Grove 6.
Ogden and Wolf Roads, Westchester
Hosted by the Trailside Museum of Natural History
July 26
Sand Ridge Prairie Nature Preserve
Meet in the Sand Ridge Nature Center parking lot before carpooling to the photo location.
15891 Paxton Ave, South Holland
Hosted by the Sand Ridge Nature Center
August 23
Swallow Cliff South
Entrance is off of La Grange Road, just south of Rt. 83.
Hosted by the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
September 27
River Trail Nature Center
Meet at nature center before carpooling to nearby photo location.
3120 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook
October 25
Thatcher Woods
8030 Chicago Avenue, River Forest
Entrance is just west of Thatcher Avenue.
Hosted by the Trailside Museum
November 22
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center
12545 W. 111th St., Lemont
Canyon tour possible with pre-registration (call 630-257-2045 to register).
December 27
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Ave., South Holland
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