SAVE THE DATE!

When: Monday, August 30th, 5:30 – 8:00 pm

Where: The Field Museum in Chicago – Simpson Theater. (entry through West door)

What: The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Chicago Wilderness, City of Chicago Dept. of Environment, Openlands, and the Field Museum invite you to:

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD AT A FORUM on Parks, Open Space and Nature.

Young people are particularly encouraged to come and share their views.

TALK TO Federal environmental officials from: White House Council on Environmental Quality, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Hear success stories from this region, and give Federal officials your ideas on open space recreation, conservation, biodiversity, and ways to link people (especially youth and children) from urban, suburban and rural settings with nature and the outdoors. What’s working, what tools and resources would increase success, what are the barriers and obstacles, and what role can the federal government play?

There is no cost for this event. (Please note – it does not include a reception – please arrive by 5:30)