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  1. Join an annual Christmas Bird Count at West Chicago Prairie to help track bird populations. Dec. 19, 8 - 11 a.m. Call 630-293-1627 for info.
  2. Free "Christmas on the Farm" events Sat. and Sun. 10 am - 4 pm at Kline Creek Farm. More at http://tinyurl.com/ygfr6na.
  3. Winter weather means it's time for cross-country skiing, tubing and other snowy fun. Activity information at http://tinyurl.com/ybueuvd.
  4. Holiday concert by Acappellago at Mayslake Peabody Estate 12/5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $12 students/seniors. Call 708-484-3797 x2.
  5. See Santa and meet animals at "Talons and Claus" holiday open house 11/5 at Willowbrook Wildlife Center. More at http://tinyurl.com/yh4kfw3.
  6. 2010 annual permits for off-leash dog areas, boats and model crafts go on sale today. Details and forms at http://tinyurl.com/yg6rg2o.
  7. Barn owl project has released 7 birds this year. Read owl updates at http://tinyurl.com/y8u55nk. See videos at http://tinyurl.com/yzfvzoh.
  8. Lace up your shoes for tomorrow's GO! Get Outside 5K Run/Walk at Fullersburg Woods. Shotgun start 9 a.m. Details at www.signmeup.com/66715.
  9. Join "Backyard Birdfeeders" on 11/22 at 1 p.m. at Fullersburg Woods to make a feeder for home. $5 per person. Register at 630-850-8110.
  10. Join the GO! Get Outside 5K Run/Walk on Nov. 21 at Fullersburg Woods. Great goodie bags, USATF certification. More at signmeup.com/66715.
  11. Free exhibit on Burnham's "Plan of Chicago" begins 11/14 at Mayslake, documentary film showing on 11/17. More at www.mayslakepeabody.com.
  12. Fall is prescription burn time. See photos from 11/12 at Danada Forest Preserve on our Facebook page: http://tinyurl.com/y9gawsc.
  13. WDCB Jazz Salon featuring Jim Gailloreto tonight at Mayslake Peabody Estate. General seating $20. Details at www.mayslakepeabody.com.
  14. "Story Time" programs for kids ages 6 and under begins 11/10 at Fullersburg Woods. Register today! Details at http://tinyurl.com/y8d7cay.
  15. Free "Story Time" program series for kids 6 and under begins Nov. 11 at Fullersburg Woods. Program listings at http://tinyurl.com/y8d7cay.
  16. Looks like lovely weather for the weekend, so don't miss the chance to get outdoors and enjoy it. See ideas at http://tinyurl.com/yejg8vr.
  17. Kline Creek Farm is baking gingerbread this weekend. See free demonstrations 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Details at http://tinyurl.com/yz5admf.
  18. Volunteers needed for workday at Fullersburg Woods on Saturday, 11/7. Register by Friday at 630-933-7681. More at http://tinyurl.com/l7z4dc.
  19. Learn about volunteering at the District. Information session on Nov. 5. Visit http://tinyurl.com/yc4hnxb for details.
  20. Rainy weather can bring out mushrooms in abundance. Learn about fall fungus to see in the forest preserves at http://tinyurl.com/ybo8b85.