our favorite event of the fall season is back! And this year it's extra special...
We can’t wait for you to join us at LaBagh Woods on Saturday, September 25, 1 - 6 p.m. for the best beer and nature festival in the Chicagoland area. Take a stroll through the woods on a guided bird walk, learn about snakes while one slithers up your arm, participate in a flash bioblitz (don’t worry – you’ll learn what that is!), and drink some of the region’s most delicious craft beer and cider. All this and much, much more!
Programming includes (timed):
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Yoga in the grass by Jenny Arrington of Rebel Human (1:30 & 3:00)
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Family wellness walks by Elizabeth (Betsy) Duke, Psy.D., Clinical Director & Licensed Clinical Psychologist at LifeWorks Psychotherapy Center (2:30 & 3:30)
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Bird walks by Jeff Skrentny, Friends member and LaBagh Woods volunteer (3:30 & 4:30)
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Lichen walks by Todd Widhelm, Collections Manager (Mycology and Lichenology) at the Field Museum (2:30 & 4:00)
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Flash bioblitz using iNaturalist by Derek Ziomber, North Branch Field Organizer at Friends (3:00 & 4:00)
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BFF Bikes will have a bike clinic, including free assessments
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Crafts table with "design-your-own" tree cookies
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DJ CatieO, a.k.a. "Tree-J" will be spinning awesome tunes
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Frog Lady Presentations will feature her frogs and snakes and more
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Gnome Brew will show us how to brew at home
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Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab & Education will display their stunning birds of prey
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RHINO Poetry Magazine will have a nature poetry table to help you pen your poems
This year we’ll also have a week-long virtual festival leading up to Saturday’s event! Starting Monday, September 20 through Friday, September 24, we’ll offer a virtual program each night from 6-7 p.m. Learn about the natural world, enjoy beer with a brewmaster, and even find some inner peace with a virtual yoga class. The virtual festival is perfect for folks who can’t make it to Saturday’s event and for diehards who can’t get enough Beer in the Woods!
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Monday, September 20: Virtual Tasting with Maplewood Brewery and Distillery
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Tuesday, September 21: Meet and Greet the Animals with Frog Lady Presentations
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Wednesday, September 22: Yoga with Rebel Human at Temperance Beer Co.
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Thursday, September 23: Virtual Tasting and Behind-the-Scenes Tour with Old Irving Brewing Co.
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Friday, September 24: Beer and Nature Trivia Night with Nick Tryling
And, there's more! We'll also have an online auction and an in-person raffle. Win beer, camping gear, a private bird walk for four, and more!
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Purchasing tickets to either festival means:
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You know how to have fun! Beer in the Woods isn’t just about sampling local craft beers and ciders, it’s about connecting with nature, friends, and your inner adventurer.