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Wild Things Conference on Feb. 25, 2023
Learn About Chicagoland’s Natural Wonders
Alongside Fellow Nature Lovers

 

Bottle gentian (or closed gentian) is fully dependent on bumblebees for its survival. The petals of this unusual flower are effectively closed to other insects, but the strong bumblebee is able to muscle its way in through the tip. Late in the season, when fewer plants are blooming, bottle gentian relies on the slim pickings for pollination, hoping bumblebees won’t mind the extra effort.

On Saturday, Feb. 23, emerge from your winter haven and into the warmth and excitement of fellow nature lovers to learn about Chicago’s natural wonders at the 2023 Wild Things Conference.

It’s remarkable that almost everything I’ve learned about Chicago nature over the last three decades didn’t come from books, magazines, or the Internet. My knowledge has come from years of talking to people I’d meet on the trails, volunteering on work days, and from events like the upcoming 2023 Wild Things Conference scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25 in Rosemont at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.

This biennial event is for nature enthusiasts who want learn more about about our region’s wondrous flora, fauna, and natural history from dozens of passionate presenters. And it’s also a great place to make new friends. And while you’re there, you’re invited to my 4:15 performance of my inspirational show “My Love Affair with Chicago Nature in Pictures, Poetry, and Prose.” Click here to learn more or to register.

I hope to see you there!

—Mike

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