FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 17, 2011

Contact: Megan McNamara

(630) 993-8925

mmcnamara@epd.org

Learn About Invasive Species At Environmental Show

ELMHURST, Ill. –  What bird is known as a “flying weed” because of its tendency to outcompete native species?  Visit the Wilder Park Conservatory this February and find out during the Space Invasion:  Plant & Animal Invaders Show.  Learn all about invasive plant and animal species in our area including the house sparrow, Asian carp, Japanese beetle and long horned beetle, all of which crowd out and outcompete native wildlife.   The show is open February 1-28 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.  It is a great opportunity to learn about a unique aspect of the natural world.  For more information, contact the Wagner Community Center at (630) 993-8901. 

The Elmhurst Park District is an Illinois Distinguished Agency dedicated to promoting “lifetime enjoyment” by providing a variety of parks, recreation facilities, and affordable programs in the Elmhurst community.  For more information on the Elmhurst Park District call (630) 993-8900 or visit www.epd.org. 

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