# Symbiosis - Wonderful Ecology

> Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time.

- When: Mon, Nov 23 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Where: Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center, 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
- Ages: Over 7 years old on the day of the activity
- Price: $25.00 - $30.00
- Organizer: Park District of Oak Park
- Official page: https://pdop.org/schedules/symbiosis-wonderful-ecology-11-23-2026/
- Last checked: Mon, Nov 9

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## About

A homeschool ecology class on food webs, animal adaptations and how people interact with the environment, using Project Wild, Project WET and Project Learning Tree curriculum. This session covers the different types of symbiotic relationships. It is held outside as often as possible, so dress for the weather.

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