A day at The Forge: Lemont Quarries is already packed with fun. On Saturday, April 23, attendees will be further inspired and enjoy even more as we celebrate and learn about taking care of this planet we call home. You won’t want to miss The Forge’s Earth Day Summit.
The event is packed with presentation, workshops, demonstration, showcases, and even the world famous Jesse White Tumblers! Kids of all ages will find many ways to celebrate our planet. And, if you’re interested in doing one of The Forge’s signature events, we have a promo code for you as well to use during Earth Day.
Presentations
- 10:00am: Village of Lemont Mayor John Egosfke & Lemont Township Supervisor Michael Shackel
- 10:15am: Chicago Wilderness
- 10:30am: Illinois Park & Recreation Association, Elk Grove & Vernon Hills Park District
- 11:00am: Ozinga
- 11:30am: Isn’t Drinks
- 12:00pm: DuPage County Forest Preserve
- 12:30pm: Illinois State Senator John Curran
- 1:00pm: Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White & The Jesse White Tumblers!
- 1:30pm: President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Toni Preckwinkle & Cook County Forest Preserve President Arnold Randall
- 2:00pm: The Nature Conservancy
- 3:00pm: Honey Acre Woods
Workshops & Activities
Timed Activities
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10:00am – 1:00pm: Northern Illinois Raptor and Rehab and Education
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10:30am, 11:30am, & 12:30pm: Beekeeping 101
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12:30pm – 3:00pm: Isn’t Drinks Tasting
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12:00pm: Nature Journaling walk with The Forge Charitable Adventures
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1:00pm: Jesse White Tumblers
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1:30pm: Poison Ivy Awareness Nature Walk hosted by the Lemont Park District
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3:00pm: Nature Walk hosted by the Friends of the Forest Preserve, and DuPage County Forest Preserve District.
All Day Activities
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Earth Day Face Painting
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Tesla electric car display and demo
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Quarry Camp Activities including butterfly watering stations, mason bee homes, lady bug hotels, earth crafts, and more!
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Canal Corridor Association History Experience
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Atrium Landscaping Educational Booth
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Three Bees
Projects
Please RSVP for the specific restoration project you plan to attend!
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10:30am – 12:00pm: Trail Clearing with The Nature Conservancy
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11:30am – 1:00pm: Nature Clean-Up with The Friends of The Forest Preserves
Promo Code
Interested in climbing, axe throwing, laser tag, or one of the other great signature activities at The Forge? Use code EARTH22 at check-out when you book your adventure online at https://www.forgeparks.com/.
For more information and the updates on the day’s events, please visit https://www.theforge.gives/earthday or https://www.facebook.com/theforgelemont.