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Wildflower celebration in Marengo

Come out and enjoy an afternoon of outdoor exploration and artistic activities at "A Celebration of Wildflowers and Art" from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at Coral Woods Conservation Area, 7400 Somerset, Marengo. Hosted by McHenry County Conservation District.

Hike the woodlands and witness local plein air artists (painting "in the open air") along the trails capturing the fleeting beauty of the native spring wildflowers. Ongoing activities include information on landscaping with native plants, children's crafts, and storytelling. Enjoy live music in the picnic grove featuring Viva Voce, a select ensemble from Voices in Harmony Community Choir, at 12:30 p.m.; students of Talia Pavia String Academy in Woodstock at 1:15 p.m.; a Woodwind quintet from McHenry County Music Center at 2 p.m. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase food for sale by a local vendor.

Children can also make their own piece of "petite plein air" wildflower art in the "Woodland Art Studio." Two guided Wildflower Hikes will offer visitors a 1.5-mile hike at 12:30 p.m. and a shorter half-mile hike at 2 p.m. In addition, artwork completed that day will be for sale after 3 p.m.

For information, contact Prairieview Education Center at (815) 479-5779 or www.MCCDistrict.org.

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