Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Spring Brochure

15891 Paxton, South Holland , 708-868-0606 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily* *Building & grounds close at 4 pm in February THROUGHOUT the SPRING Sand Ridge Audubon Society Join us for light refreshments, stay for a nature-themed program. Fridays, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3 • 7 pm Nature Puppet Show Series Everyone is invited to join us for a puppet show exploring a different subject monthly. Saturdays • 10 am Mar 2: Wake up, Groundhog! Apr 6: Good Morning, Spring Beauty! May 4: Colorful, Wonderful Birds! Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Hike Join our monthly hiking club. One of our nature education staff will lead a vigorous hike on our beautiful trails. Saturdays, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4 • 1:30 pm Nature Explorers Join us for a fun day exploring the trails and discovering nature play. Saturdays, Mar 9, Apr 27; Sunday, May 12 • 1–2 pm Raptor Feeding Program Come take a closer look at our resident birds of prey and learn about their unique adaptations. Sundays, Mar 10, Apr 7, May 5 • 2 pm Wee Wonders Preschoolers, with an adult, are invited to learn about local plants and animals while enjoying story time and artmaking. Wednesdays, Mar 13, Apr 10, May 8 • 10 am Wellness in the Woods Check our Facebook page at tinyurl.com/ woodswellness for monthly opportunities. Improve your mental and physical wellbeing. Be active, playful, and restful in your preserves. Saturdays, Mar 16, Apr 20, May 18•1:30 pm Pioneer Living Discover the past as you explore the interior of recreated pioneer log cabins. Sundays, Mar 17, Apr 21, May 19 • 10 am–3pm SPECIAL E VENT Earth Day Join us for a day set aside as a reminder to be good stewards of our planet every day. Activities include art-making, puppet shows, hikes and Earth Day Jeopardy! Saturday, Apr 20 • 10 am–3 pm 36