Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Spring Brochure

THROUGHOUT the SPRING Wee Wanderer Wednesdays Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Tickets are available on a rst-come, rst-served basis starting at 9:30 am. Donations welcome. Children ages 2-6 w/adult. Wednesdays, Mar 6 & 20, Apr 3 & 17, May 1 & 15 • 10 am MARCH Sun Gazing Stop on by and learn about our nearest star, and take a look with our ltered telescope. Sunday, Mar 3 • 1 pm Sunday Funday Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun with Mother Nature. Exciting activities and animal encounters await. Sunday, Mar 10•1 pm Shades of Green Hike Grab a warm cup of green tea and hike to see what green signs of spring are sprouting along the trail. Sunday, Mar 17 • 1 pm Build forts and climb a spider web as you explore Crabtree’s 3-acre nature play area. Open Every Day Explore Nature Play Explore the Forest Celebrate the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Climb a tree, touch a sh, check out the restoration equipment, pitch a tent, or try archery. Sunday, June 2 • Noon–4 pm SAVE THE DATE EVENING PROGRAM Mud Snipe Hunt* Join us for our annual woodcock program. Ages 7 & up. Fridays, Mar 15 & 22 • 6:30 pm Frog Calls* Learn about frogs and why they call, then go on a hike to identify different species based on their evening ballads. Sunday, Apr 26 • 7:30 pm Setting Sun Photo Meet-Up* Enjoy an after-hours hike for photographers of all levels. Ages 14 & up. Friday, May 24 • 7:30 pm 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills, 847-381-6592 Building: 9 am–4:45 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily* *Building & grounds close at 4 pm in February 16