Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Spring Brochure

Seed Weaving and Seed Museums Create a nature art piece with local artist Shilin Hora ( shilinhora.com ). Saturday, Mar 16, Apr 6 • 1 pm One Earth Film Festival Join us for free family lms during the day and a special adult twilight program with a fee. Discussions and other activities included. At Thatcher Pavilion, 8030 Chicago Ave. Visit oneearth lmfest.org. Saturday, Mar 9 • 9 am, 11 am & 4 pm Sunday, Mar 10 • 10 am MARCH Go Fly a Kite Workshop * Learn about spring wind and weather, then harness the wind’s energy by making and ying kites! Children ages 6-12 w/ adult. $5/child. Sunday, Mar 24 • 1 pm Are Birds Dinosaurs? See how descent from dinosaurs shaped the birds of today, with Chicago Audubon’s John Elliott. Sunday, Mar 31 • 1 pm 738 atcher Ave, River Forest, 708-366-6530 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily* *Building & grounds close at 4 pm in February Birdhouse Building Contest Build a creative, functional birdhouse. We’ll hang it up at Trailside where visitors will vote on their favorite. Visit fpdcc.com . Entries accepted Mar 1–May 18 Nature Story Times Nature-inspired stories, followed by a craft and snack. Children ages 3–6 w/adult. Thursdays, Mar 7 & 21, Apr 4 & 18, May 2 & 16 • 10:30 am Nature Tots* Join your tot in exploring nature! Come play with us and explore a different theme each month. Wednesdays, Mar13, Apr 10,May 22•10 am “Bone” Appétit Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor resident animals. Saturdays, Mar 23 & 30, Apr 20, May 25; Monday, May 27 • 1 pm Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam Make a simple musical instrument, or bring your own. Play or just listen–all are welcome! Sundays, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12•1 pm Morning Bird Walks Enjoy a casual guided walk to look for birds and bird behavior. All welcome; binoculars available. Fridays, Mar 22, Apr 26, May 10 • 9:30 am THROUGHOUT the SPRING 26