[BCNnet] LCal Van Vlissingen Prairie/Marian Brynes Natural Area dedication cememony

[Judy Pollock]

>
> forwarded message from the Department of Environment via Alan Anderson...
>
> As many of you are aware, Marian Byrnes has worked long and hard to protect
> the environment in the Calumet region. Recently, a dinner was held to honor
> Marian and her extensive efforts to rehabilitate the area's open spaces,
> ensure appropriate development, and serve the community to protect its
> residents.
>
> At this dinner, it was announced that a portion of Van Vlissingen Prairie, a
> site near to Marian's house and dear to her heart, is being renamed the
> Marian R. Byrnes Natural Area.
>
> On behalf of the City of Chicago Department of Environment, Department of
> Planning & Development, the Southeast Environmental Task Force and Calumet
> Ecological Park Association, we would like to invite you to the dedication
> ceremony next Tuesday, July 22 at 2:00 pm.
>
> The ceremony will be held next to the Marian R. Byrnes Natural Area sign
> which will be posted shortly just outside the fence on the far southeast
> corner of the prairie. It's safest to park south of 103rd Street next to the
> 4th District Police Station at 2255 E. 103rd Street, at the corner of 103rd
> and Luella (there is a light at this intersection). Please park on the
> street; otherwise there is a lot there as well. Then you can cross 103rd
> Street at the light and proceed just slightly west to the sign. (From the
> Bishop Ford, exit 103rd Street east, turn right on Luella and park.)
>
> The ceremony will be held outside the fence; the closest pedestrian exit is
> at 102nd Street and the alley; if you would like to join us we plan to hike
> a portion of the site after the ceremony.
>
> It would be a great help if you could forward this message to any other
> interested parties.
>
> We look forward to seeing you. Please let me know if you have any questions.
>
> Nicole Kamins
> Chicago Dept. of Environment
> 30 N. LaSalle, 25th Floor
> Chicago, IL 60602
> nkamins@cityofchicago.org
> (312)744-5959 phone
> (312)744-5272 fax
>
>
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