Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Spring Brochure

*Registration required at least 2 days in advance of the events marked with asterisk. 708-366-6530 CENTRAL TRAILSIDE fpdcc.com “The Big Sit” Birdwatching Stop and sit a while as we see how many birds we can spot or hear without leaving a 17-foot circle. Binoculars and guidance provided. Saturday, May 11 • 6 am–Noon Migration Walk Enjoy a spring walk that will focus on identifying birds and the phenomenon of migration. Led by John Elliott of Chicago Audubon. Sunday, May 19 • 8 am Guided Spring Nature Hike Enjoy a naturalist-guided nature hike to discover signs of spring. Sunday, May 26 • 1 pm APRIL Escape(Room) from Trailside Solve nature-related clues that will help you escape from Trailside. Sunday, Apr 7 • 1 pm Improv in the Woods* Let our feet be the metronomes for this musical improv hike as we start with a lesson then nd inspiration in nature. All “hike-able” instruments welcome. Saturday, Apr 13 • 2 pm Earth Day Des Plaines River Cleanup in Thatcher Woods * Join the River Forest Park District in removing trash. Great Service Project for families, schools and scout groups! Contact rfparks.com for more info and to sign up. Saturday, Apr 27 • 8–10 am MAY Nature Book Club: Discuss the book, How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir of 13 Animals by Sy Montgomery. Ages 18 & up. Thursday, May 2 • 7 pm Celebrate spring with a day of activities for all ages, including animal encounters, kids’ tree climb, guided wild ower walks, bird banding, dip netting, seed planting, building a bird house to take home, and more! Call 708-366-6530 for more information. Sunday, May 5 • 11 am–3 pm Spring Festival at Trailside 27