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Twilight on the Tallgrass
Michael Forsberg
"Great Plains: America's Lingering Wild"
Saturday, September 26, 2009
5:00-10:00 p.m.
$5/person, children 12 and under free
Carpool! Adults who carpool get $1 off each admission
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This year's prairie festival will highlight the photography of Michael Forsberg, who will be presenting his new book, Great Plains: America's Lingering Wild. There will also be displays by local artists, educational prairie tours, and, of course, our beautiful prairie at dusk. Bring a picnic dinner and join us for a night of fun and prairie exploration!

Event Schedule

5:00 p.m. - Festival opens
- Ice cream/lemonade stand opens (Picnicking is encouraged — no other food will be available.)
- Michael will sign copies of his new book.

6:00-8:00 p.m. - Prairie Appreciation Trail open (artists, wildflower walks, wetland and insect explorations, bird banding, kite making and flying, and more)

8:00 p.m. - Evening Program
Michael will present an outdoor program featuring images from his book with music, followed by a short question and answer session.
8:45-10:00 p.m. - Sundown Trail open
- Blacklighting for insects
- Night sky viewing with the Prairie Astronomy Club

Admission is $5/person, children (12 and under) are free. Adults who carpool will each receive $1 off their admission. Building and main performance area are handicap-accessible.