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Forest Preserve District exhibit uncovers the secret life of water
"The State of Water: Our Most Valuable Resource" exhibit opens Nov. 12 and runs through Jan. 7 at Four Rivers visitor center in Channahon.
A new exhibit at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon reveals the unseen journey of water, from your faucet to the river and back again.
“The State of Water: Our Most Valuable Resource” runs Wednesday, Nov. 12, through Wednesday, Jan. 7. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays.
Sponsored by The Nature Foundation of Will County, the exhibit features Guggenheim Award-winning photographer Brad Temkin’s striking images of water infrastructure and reclamation.
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“Brad Temkin’s phenomenal art portrays water in a way you haven’t seen before,” said Jerome Gabriel, facility supervisor at Four Rivers. “If you’ve ever wondered what happens when your water goes down the drain, these photographs will give you a perspective unlike any other.”
This free Forest Preserve District of Will County exhibit also includes tips from the DuPage River Watershed Coalition on simple ways to protect water quality, such as taking shorter showers or turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth.
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A complementary program, Celebrate Water Weekend, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, and Sunday, Nov. 23, featuring science and art stations exploring water’s many wonders.
Four Rivers Environmental Education Center is located at 25055 W. Walnut Lane. For more information on this exhibit and other Forest Preserve programs and events, visit ReconnectWithNature.org.
