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GREAT OUTDOORS Great Outdoors noun 1 the world outside of or away from houses; open air.

ORLAND PARK NATURE CENTER

13951 S. LAGRANGE ROAD • ORLAND PARK The Village’s latest project is a Nature Center to serve area residents! Located on LaGrange Road, just north of the Metra tracks, the site improvements are nearing completion, and include a flexible outdoor gathering space with an amphitheater that will accommodate a variety of uses and group sizes, a new permeable paver parking lot and drive aisle that transverses the site, and a looped trail system that meanders around the site and includes seating areas and native plant and animal community restoration examples. North of the drive aisle, a boardwalk will extend over the existing detention area to a bird watching station and wetland overlook. The Gianakas family recently donated the 24 acre parcel to the north of the Nature Center site to the Village. The wetlands on that site will serve not only as a focal point for the Nature Center, but also as a great opportunity for the preservation and restoration of an area known for its bird populations. LAKE SEDGEWICK KAYAK & PEDAL BOAT RENTALS LOCATED IN CENTENNIAL PARK 15600 WEST AVENUE & FUN DRIVE OPEN THRU SEPTEMBER 5 weather permitting RENTING BOATS SEVEN DAYS A WEEK! Mondays – Fridays: 11p-7p* Saturdays & Sundays: 11a-8p* *LAST BOAT RENTAL IS ONE HOUR BEFORE CLOSING BACK TO SCHOOL HOURS August 19, 26 & September 2—4p-7p* * NO BOAT RENTALS MONDAY thru THURSDAY, August 17-18, 22-25, 29-31 and September 1 RENTAL FEES: A $20 CASH DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO RENT A WATER CRAFT. KAYAK RENTAL FEES: $10 per hour/per person $5 per 1/2 hour (for any time over the initial hour rental) PEDAL BOAT RENTAL FEES: $20 per hour/per boat $5 per 1/2 hour (for any time over the initial hour rental) August 20, 21, 27, 28 and September 3 & 4— 11p-7p MODIFIED HOURS September 5 (Labor Day)—12p-5p*

HYDRANT HELPERS In an effort to protect residents and aid the

Orland Fire Protection

District in the winter months,

we’ve initiated a program for local students to shovel-out fire hydrants. Participating students will earn community service hours for each hydrant cleared of snow. Learn more at orlandpark.org. Questions? Email snowangels@orlandpark.org.

SNOW ANGELS Need assistance with shoveling during the snowy months or want to lend a hand to your neighbor? Our Snow

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Angels program is designed to connect neighbors in need with

Photo byToni Sipes, 2021

those who can provide shoveling assistance. Sign up online at orlandpark.org for assistance or to be a volunteer. This a great opportunity for students to earn community service hours for school. Questions? Email snowangels@orlandpark.org

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