MAPS members can sign up for each event listed below by following the specified link. Remember that signing up an event means agreeing to the MAPS Photo Outing Waiver of Liability.
Members that attend an event will be able to share their images with others after the outing. Create JPG or PNG images that are 2000 pixels on the long side, saved with a sRGB color space, then you can drag and drop them to Google Photos using the link provided. The link appears after the outing is over.
If you are not sure how to prepare or upload your images, please follow the detailed instructions in these documents:
==> How to prepare your images
==> How to upload your images
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Chicago Botanic Garden
Jul 2025Please join us at the Chicago Botanic Garden Saturday July 19 at 7 a.m. (better light, fewer people) for a tour, shooting session and feedback opportunity.
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“Joy” at The Morton Arboretum
Jul 2025In keeping with our Monthly Photo Outing at the Arboretum, the theme for the month of July will be “Joy” with the group outing on Saturday, July 5, 2025 from 7:00am - 10:00am.
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MAPS Outing : Cantigny Park
Jun 2025MAPS members are invited to a photography outing at the beautiful Cantigny Park in Wheaton, Illinois. This event promises to be a fantastic opportunity to capture stunning images amidst the park's award-winning gardens, historical features, and picturesque landscapes.
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In keeping with our Monthly Photo Outing at the Arboretum, the theme for the month of June will be “Reflect on Nature."
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In keeping with our Monthly Photo Outing at the Arboretum, the theme for the month of May will be “Nature Awakens” with the group outing on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 7:00am - 10:00am.
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“A Floral Paradise” at Lilacia Park
May 2025Lilacia Park, a horticultural gem designed by the renowned landscape architect Jens Jensen, offers an 8-acre canvas of breathtaking beauty. With over 700 lilacs and 35,000 tulips in full bloom, this compact park is a photographer's dream.
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Get ready for another exciting photo opportunity! The MAPS Outings Committee invites you to Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens in Rockford, Illinois, to explore the stunning conservatory and the "Secret Life of Butterflies" exhibit.
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In keeping with our Monthly Photo Outing at the Arboretum, the theme for the month of April will be “Black and White” with the group outing on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
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“Expression” at The Morton Arboretum
Mar 2025In keeping with our Monthly Photo Outing at the Arboretum, the theme for the month of March will be “Expression” with the group outing on Saturday, March 8, 2025. We will meet by 7:15am in the Thornhill Parking Lot.
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Orchids By Hausermann in Villa Park
Feb 2025Who doesn’t love orchids? So why not join MAPS photographic outing to Orchids By Hausermann in Villa Park. It promises to be a fun time for all. Established in 1920, Orchids By Hausermann is one of the oldest and largest orchid growers in the Midwest.
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“Light” at The Morton Arboretum
Feb 2025In keeping with our Monthly Photo Outing at the Arboretum, the theme for the month of February will be “Light” with the group outing on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
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This month’s theme for the group outing at The Morton Arboretum is "Winter’s Beauty." "The photograph itself doesn’t interest me. I want only to capture a minute part of reality." – Henri Cartier-Bresson