Coming of Age Stories
Nature Museum's Anniversary
Where were you ten years ago today? I was in faraway city, in a relationship that seemed destined for greatness but that was soon to fail, with no furry friends to purr in my lap while I read the Bridget Jones Diary...and I had bangs. In short, I was basically unrecognizable.
We've all come a long way since then, haven't we? New homes, new family members, new 'dos. Some great successes, some great mistakes, all that brought us here - to Chicago, or wherever you're lucky to be living. And the same can be said for pretty much anything that's lasted at least a decade. Some wear and tear, but, so it seems, nothing we couldn't handle. So here's a little happy birthday wish to the Notebaert Nature Museum. For ten years, it's been helping Chicago families learn what makes this planet cool. From the butterfly haven with 1,000 flutterers, to the rooftop garden overlooking the city and pond, the museum's provided refuge, fun, and education in a completely non-stodgy way. And to celebrate, we're all invited - for free. For 10 days of regular programming, plus extras like cooking with bugs at Bug-a-Palooza (uh, not my cup of tea but maybe yours?), a Halloween costume contest, and bike, shoe, and electronics recycling. Happy b-day, NNM.
When: Fri., Oct. 23-Sun., Nov. 1
Where: The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Dr. (773-755-5100)
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- City Editor Daisy…off to possibly adopt a turtle…
From Chicago
We've all come a long way since then, haven't we? New homes, new family members, new 'dos. Some great successes, some great mistakes, all that brought us here - to Chicago, or wherever you're lucky to be living. And the same can be said for pretty much anything that's lasted at least a decade. Some wear and tear, but, so it seems, nothing we couldn't handle. So here's a little happy birthday wish to the Notebaert Nature Museum. For ten years, it's been helping Chicago families learn what makes this planet cool. From the butterfly haven with 1,000 flutterers, to the rooftop garden overlooking the city and pond, the museum's provided refuge, fun, and education in a completely non-stodgy way. And to celebrate, we're all invited - for free. For 10 days of regular programming, plus extras like cooking with bugs at Bug-a-Palooza (uh, not my cup of tea but maybe yours?), a Halloween costume contest, and bike, shoe, and electronics recycling. Happy b-day, NNM.
When: Fri., Oct. 23-Sun., Nov. 1
Where: The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Dr. (773-755-5100)
Map It
- City Editor Daisy…off to possibly adopt a turtle…
From Chicago




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