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The great outdoors can be found within and beyond the city limits. Chicago has one of the best urban park systems in the world, an immense forest preserve, and Lake Michigan with its 15 miles of bathing beaches and 18 miles of trails for walking, jogging, biking, or in-line skating. If you want to explore farther afield, here are some ideas. Palos Hills, Waterfall Glenn, Bemis Woods, Springlake Forest Preserves, and many others are part of a large group of parks and forest preserves throughout the Chicago area. They offer thousands of acres of wooded land for hikes, mountain-bike rides, and picnics. Several offer sledding, cross-country skiing, and a toboggan slide.
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Shedd Aquarium - Chicago | Jellies
Be transported to the beautiful and mysterious world of sea jellies. In Shedd’s new special exhibit, Jellies , discover the intriguing ways these pulsing, translucent animals survive—and thrive—in the world’s oceans. Learn how a jelly can devour enough food to double its weight each day, or how sea nettles hunt by trailing their long stinging tentacles to paralyze prey upon contact. And they do it all without blood, bones, or brains. On Earth for millions of years, but at Shedd for only a limited time! Jellies runs through May 28, 2012.
Educate with the Adler — Adler Planetarium
Looking to find classroom science resources, professional development, or field trip information? Look no further! Educate with the Adler, and discover an engaging suite of science resources for you and your students.