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Lake County CicadaFest

Lake County CicadaFest

For the first time since 1803, two broods, or groups of periodical cicadas, are emerging simultaneously. Illinois is one of two states (the other being Iowa) where both broods will be making an appearance, and residents of both Cook and Lake counties will be able 

MagiCicada Fest

MagiCicada Fest

Join us for Magicicada Fest at Sagawau Environmental Learning Center in Lemont, IL. MSAE is co-hosting this event and will lead soundwalks in the area to listen as Brood XIII emerges for the first time in 17 years! The event will also feature presentations, exhibits, 

Join Us For The 2024 Summer Soundwalk Series!

Join Us For The 2024 Summer Soundwalk Series!

Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology (MSAE) is very excited to announce our 2024 Summer Soundwalks schedule! In partnership with Night Out In The Parks and the Chicago Park District, our program consists of a series of guided soundwalks, workshops and training sessions that engage multi-generational