[BCNnet] Public Event at Northerly Island

[Randi Doeker]

Explore nature on Northerly Island, at Chicago's shoreline!
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Imagine:
90 acres of a nature oasis, right here in Chicago.
Walking along a nature trail,
Watching migratory birds,
Going fishing with your family.
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.Well, it's almost here, on Northerly Island  (formerly Meigs Field).  

Get outdoors and join the Lake Michigan Federation for a kid-friendly
hands-on exploration of the beautiful new park on Northerly Island owned
by the Chicago Park District. Dive into the history of the Chicago
shoreline and discover its possibilities for a future filled with
wildlife and outdoor recreation. Then submit your ideas on how the park
should be designed!
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Who: Families and anyone interested in Chicago's shoreline are welcome!
When: Saturday, October 9, 2004, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Meet at the Northerly Island Terminal Building, off of Lynn White
Dr., near Museum Campus. Free parking available! CTA Red Line & Bus
Routes 12, 146 & 127 will also get you there.
How:  Contact Radhika Shah at 312-939-0838 x6 or rshah@lakemichigan.org
for more information and to register.

Refreshments will be provided; please dress for the weather and bring
your creativity!
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Sponsored by: 

Lake Michigan Federation and Chicago Park District

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Randi Doeker
Chicago