Enjoy fun earth-inspired activities, create recycled crafts, discover live birds of prey and creatures big and small in the animal meet and greet, shop from eco-friendly vendors, learn from “green” organizations, give Smokey Bear and the Lorax a high five, and rope climb up a tree. In case of inclement weather, the event will be indoors at Maine Park Leisure Center.
Schedule of Events
- 11:00am-3:00pm Games, Recycled Crafts, Raffles and Prizes, Eco-Friendly Products/Services, Smokey Bear, Tree Rope Climb, Food and Drinks for sale
- 11:00am-1:00pm Illinois Bird of Prey from the Northern Illinois Raptor Center
- 1:00pm-3:00pm Scales and Tales Animal Meet and Greet
- 2:30pm Reading of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax and special appearance by The Lorax
Bring gently used items to recycle!
- Us Again collection bin: clothes and shoes
- Lost Woods Animal Sanctuary: old newspapers, vinegar, chew toys for small animals, animal food/hay/litter (Oxbow pellet food only)
- Park Ridge Public Library: gently used books, games, movies, CDs
- Harbour House: young women's business and casual clothing, holiday and birthday decorations
- Share our Spare: Baby essentials, clothing for babies - ages 6/7
- WINGS Program, Inc.: women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing, scarves, shoes, handbags, pantry items, new toiiletry & cleaning items. Click here for a specific list of needed items.
- Small electronics: calculators, cameras, cell phones, floppy/CD drives, game consoles, laptops, network cards, phones, power supplies, routers, tablets, wire & cables
- Goodwill: Pots, pans, and dishes
- Anderson Humane Society/Wildlife Rehab: storage containers (Rubbermaid bins with lids)
Registration Details
Ages: All Ages
Location: Maine Park Leisure Center
Registration: Free
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