# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Chiwaukee Prairie: Flora and Fauna of the Lake Plain with Dana Garrigan
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for a photographic journey of the flora and fauna found in the Lake Plain.

Dr. Dana Garrigan is a biology professor at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin. In addition to teaching courses in conservation biology and ecology, Dr. Garrigan teaches interdisciplinary courses in nature photography and natural history interpretation. His research has focused primarily on insects and plants and has included diverse areas of study including chemical ecology and the effects of climate change on butterflies in Mount Rainier National Park. He serves on the board of directors for the Chiwaukee Prairie Preservation Fund.

Lake County Audubon Society has a variety of speakers on the first Monday of the month October through May. All (including children accompanied by an adult) are welcome to come for the free programs and refreshments 6:30pm to 8:30pm. 
*Please note the time change to 6:30pm. 
We will be in the meeting room at the Aspen Drive Branch of Cook Memorial Library. 

Zoom link for those that are unable to attend in person:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83541557634?pwd=zL3iiA3h9Liet4Eo5UxZ6SaInf4yfh.1
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vernon-hills/chiwaukee-prairie-flora-and-fauna-of-the-lake-plain-with-dana-garrigan/200029156915318
- **Event Categories**: workshops, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Vernon Hills
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Aspen Drive Library
- **lat**: 42.23912
- **long**: -87.96901
- **full address**: Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061-2894, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Chiwaukee Prairie: Flora and Fauna of the Lake Plain with Dana Garrigan being held?
  - **A:** Chiwaukee Prairie: Flora and Fauna of the Lake Plain with Dana Garrigan takes place on Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061-2894, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Chiwaukee Prairie: Flora and Fauna of the Lake Plain with Dana Garrigan?
  - **A:** Chiwaukee Prairie: Flora and Fauna of the Lake Plain with Dana Garrigan is organized by Lake County Audubon Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Chiwaukee Prairie: Flora and Fauna of the Lake Plain with Dana Garrigan is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vernon Hills, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Chiwaukee Prairie: Flora and Fauna of the Lake Plain with Dana Garrigan sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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