# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Party for the Preserves
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 02:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate the Forest Preserves of Cook County on National Public Lands Day. Arrive in the morning and make a toy boat with natural materials and join a 'regatta' down the river. 

Then become a citizen scientist and learn about the spooky zombie insects of Illinois with Neuroparasitologist Dr. William C. Beckerson of Lake Forest College. He will lead a local expedition to search for "zombie beetles" at River Trail Nature Center. 

Stay until the afternoon to make a 'wildflower seed bomb' to launch into your own yard.

Stick Boat Regatta: 10:30am- 11:30am
Zombie Hunting! with Dr. William C. Beckerson 11:30am-1:30pm
Wildflower Seed Bomb: 1pm-2pm

All Ages.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/northbrook/party-for-the-preserves/200030676161616
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 19

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Northbrook
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States, Illinois 60062
- **lat**: 42.09653
- **long**: -87.88028
- **full address**: 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States, Illinois 60062

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Party for the Preserves being held?
  - **A:** Party for the Preserves takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 02:30 pm at 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States, Illinois 60062.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Party for the Preserves?
  - **A:** Party for the Preserves is organized by River Trail Nature Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Party for the Preserves is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Northbrook, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Party for the Preserves sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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