Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Spring Brochure

A RIVER TRAIL NORTH *Registration required at least 2 days in advance of the events marked with asterisk. 847-824-8360 21 MARCH Sap’s Rising Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple syrup making. Mar 2–3, 9–10 & 16 • 1:30 pm Bucket Bug Hunt Hike through the sugar bush to nd out who has fallen into our sap buckets. Sunday, Mar 24 • 1:30 pm Spring Break Nature Drop In Days We provide the fun, you bring the kids to explore something new each day. Tuesday & Thursday, Mar 26 & 28 • 1–3 pm Searching for Sasquatch A fun scavenger hunt available throughout the day. Sunday, Mar 31 • anytime from 11am–2 pm APRIL GPS Scavenger Hunt Learn about this technology-inspired scavenger hunt. We’ll provide coordinates of hidden treasures to nd in the forest. Check out one of our GPS units or bring your own. Sunday, Apr 7 • anytime from Noon–2 pm Conservation @ Home Series: Building Better Soils Join University of Illinois Extension staff and volunteers to explore soil science in time for this growing season. Ages 18 & up. Registration required by 4/8. Friday, Apr 12 • 10 am–Noon Spring has Sprung Family Drop In Stop in to explore nature in spring. Sunday, Apr 21 • anytime from 11 am–2 pm What’s in Bloom? Enjoy a walk to observe and learn about some native woodland owers. Sunday, Apr 28 • 1:30 pm MAY The Big Sit! We need birders of any experience to help us for any part of the day to count the numbers and types of birds. Sunday, May 5 • 6 am–1 pm Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk Learn about spring woodland wild owers on a casual hike. Sunday, May 12 • 1:30 pm Novice Nature Photography Workshop A naturalist will guide you through techniques to capture your outdoor experience. Point and shoot cameras provided. Register by 5/15. Ages 18 & up. Saturday, May 18 • 9:30 am–Noon Birding Basics Resident birds are beginning to nest and migrants are passing through by the thousands. Learn the basics in bird watching. Register by 5/4. Sunday, May 19 • 1–2:30 pm Creature Feature Stop in and say hello to one of the animals found in our forest preserves. Sunday &Monday, May 26 & 27 • 1:30 pm