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Ethel Untermyer Conservation Forum
17 Years in the Making

Close-up photo of a cicada with bright red eyes sitting on green leaves

Ethel Untermyer Conservation Forum
17 Years in the Making

Sunday, October 13

11 AM - 1 PM

Adult

This event requires registration.

Registration is open.

Registration closes at 12 am CST the day of the program.

Email AskAnEducator@LCFPD.org with questions or to inquire about accommodations.

Available seats: 75


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This was a magical year for periodical cicadas. Join us to learn what the buzz was all about. What did we learn from this year's emergence and how will it impact how we prepare for the next emergence?

This was a magical year for periodical cicadas. Join Environmental Communications Specialist Brett Peto and Environmental Educator Mark Hurley to learn what the buzz was all about. What did we learn from this year's cicada emergence, and in what ways will those lessons influence how we prepare for the next emergence in 2041? 

Meet at the new Ryerson Education Center.

Meet at the new Education Center at Ryerson. 

Instructors:

Mark Hurley

Guest Speaker

 
Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area 21950 North Riverwoods Road
Riverwoods, IL, 60015
 

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