walkingwithnature: DuPage County Forest Preserve

Bio

Gardenia C. Hung has been writing prose, poetry, fiction, and non-fiction topics for the last forty-two (42) years in English, Spanish, French, and sometimes into Portuguese translation. She has written poetry for Scholastic Magazine in Spanish encouraged by her lyrical expression and descriptive style. Ms. Hung completed Elementary and Middle School in Santiago de Cuba with a diploma and certification in Spanish. Then, Gardenia C. Hung continued studies in the United States of America for Middle School, grades 6th with Miss Honeywood, 7th, and 8th at Avondale Elementary School where she graduated with High Honors in Mr. Herbert Hebel's 8th grade homeroom, in Chicago, Illinois. For Middle School English. Ms. Hung wrote original stories which received praise for writing style and authentic narrative topics, encouraged to continue studying English by Miss Kardos, her ESL teacher at Avondale Grammar School and other mentors, family, and friends. Later at Madonna High School received, Ms. Hung received a High School Diploma with High Honors for graduation in the top ten percent of the Class of 1977 with majors in English, French, Art, History, and the Humanities in Chicago, Illinois. Gardenia C. Hung was admitted at Northeastern Illinois University with Advanced Placement in English, French, and Spanish where she majored in Education, English, French, Spanish, Linguistics and minors in Music, Dance, and Physical Education to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree for the Class of 1982. At NEIU, she received a summer scholarship from Laval University in Ville de Québec, Canada to major in French Linguistics, Syntax, and Phonetics. The following year, in 1983, Ms. Hung continued graduate studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago for a Master of Arts in Communications & Theatre, which included majors in Rhetoric, Ethnography, and Theatre. Gardenia C. Hung has written publications for professional associations and community groups. In addition, Ms. Hung writes for online media CNN iReport, Triblocal, Blogger, Facebook, WordPress, Typepad, and other social media groups on the world wide web.

Willowbrook Nature Trail

The autumn leaves are turning to rusty, earth colors, golden, and bright auburn at the Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Even the Great Horned Owl Tanka is ready for the fall after twenty years recovery of its broken wing as an in-patient at the Willowbrook Animal Hospital. Otis the Screech Owl is growing new autumn feathers for the season under the care of Heidi and the other veterinarians. Both owls are showing off special care given, after they have been found injured and transferred to the Willowbrook Wildlife Center for "wild species native to DuPage County that have permanent disabilities". Neither one of the owls, Tanka nor Otis, can fly again in the silent nocturnal flight accustomed to their species. After one hour of wildlife discovery at the Willowbrook Discovery Center, one is ready to explore at close range the other native species in residence outdoors walking along the Nature Trail during the fall season.

Graue Mill and Museum in Oak Brook, Illinois USA

Civil War Encampment
Sep. 4, 2010 - Sep. 5, 2010
Members of the 10th Illinois Regiment, along with their families, will depict what life was like in a Union military camp in 1863. Complete with authentic clothing, weapons and tools, this event will truly take you back in time. There is excitement for all ages, including black powder firing demonstrations and drills, cooking and crafts. The members of the regiment are excellent performers who pay attention to accuracy and who are extremely dedicated to creating a unique and unforgettable experience. Free
3800 York Road Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
Telephone
Museum (630) 655-2090
Office (630) 920-9720
Call for information and group reservations.
Fax
Office (630) 920-9721
E.mail
info@grauemill.org

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