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Bison Tales and Tallgrass Trails
2024-09-05 19:00:00 2024-09-05 20:00:00 America/Chicago Bison Tales and Tallgrass Trails Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C

Thursday, September 05
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-05 19:00:00 2024-09-05 20:00:00 America/Chicago Bison Tales and Tallgrass Trails Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C

Des Plaines Public Library

Meeting Room B/C

Hear how Illinois' original garden, the tallgrass prairie, has been shaped by bison. Learn how these charismatic megafauna are being restored to Illinois prairies. Listen to tales of their connections, both historical and contemporary, to some Native American tribes. Discover the ways bison have been portrayed in music, literature, art and popular culture as you view images of these fascinating creatures. 

Presented by Master Gardener Cindy Crosby. Cindy earned her master's degree in natural resources from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She is a steward for the Schulenberg Prairie at The Morton Arboretum and at Nachusa Grasslands, a nature conservancy site. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |

TAGS: | Lifelong Learning | History |

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