Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Spring Brochure

A NORTH fpdcc.com EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 • Chicago Wilderness Survival Learn about edible plants, weaving, shelter building, potable water, primitive res and more. Ages 7 & up. Saturday, Apr 13 • 10 am–1 pm Caldwell Woods–W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago Sunrise Coffee and Canoe Cruise Experience the sunrise while on water, and learn about coffee sustainability practices from The Coffee & Tea Exchange. Coffee provided by The Coffee & Tea Exchange. Registration required: 708-386-4042 ext 26. Wednesday, Apr 17 • 6:30–8 am Rain date: Wednesday, Apr 24, 6:30–8 am Tower Road Boat Launch–Tower Rd, west of Forestway Dr, Northfiel Earth Day Celebration with the BackYard Nature Center Join the BackYard Nature Center for an afternoon of service, learning, and fun. Activities include restoration, a shing clinic, nature hikes, and pop-up nature play. Visit fpdcc.com for more details. Sunday, Apr 28 • 12:30–3 pm Erickson Woods–Willow Rd, east of I-94/Edens Expy, Winnetka Ralph Frese Memorial Paddle Bring your canoe or kayak and celebrate the legacy of canoe legend Ralph Frese by paddling the Chicago River from Willow Road Dam to Linne Woods. A shuttle bus runs 8 am to 2 pm from Linne Woods to Willow Road Dam. Launch at 9 am. Saturday, May 4 • 9–11 am Rain date: Sunday, May 5 • 9–11 am Willow Rd Dam, Willow Rd & N Forestway Dr, Winnetka World Migratory Bird Day Celebration Watch scientists band and release birds migrating from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Enjoy crafts, snacks, bird walks and more. Saturday, May 18 • 9–11:30 am LaBagh Woods–Grove 1, Cicero just north of Foster, Chicago Des Plaines Canoe and Kayak Marathon Race begins at Oak Springs Road in Libertyville and ends at Dam #2. Free for spectators. Activities at Dam #2 begin at 11 am. Register at canoemarathon.com . Sunday, May 19 • Race starts 8 am Dam #2–906 River Rd, Mount Prospect 19