Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Spring Brochure

A SOUTH SAND RIDGE fpdcc.com *Registration required for events with asterisk. 708-868-0606 Tuesday Mornings are for the Birds! Bring your binoculars and join us as we seek out spring arrivals. Binoculars available. Tuesdays, Apr 16, 23 & 30, May 7 & 14 • 8 am Spring Break Nature Fun Drop in any time for free, family-friendly inside and outside nature fun and activities every day. Mar 25–Apr 4, Apr 22–26 MARCH Please Touch! Carnivores of Cook County Learn about some of our top predators in Cook County, and touch and feel real animal furs. Sunday, Mar 3 • 10 am–3 pm Tree Cookie Painting Paint and enjoy the last scenes of winter before the beginning of spring. Saturday, Mar 9 • 10 am–Noon Spring Wellness in the Woods Join us for a wellness in the woods hike to celebrate the arrival of spring. This is part of the monthly Calumet Outdoor Series. Info: Calumetheritage.org. Saturday, Mar 16 • 1:30 pm It’s Turtle Time! Everyone is invited to join us for a program that’s all about turtles. Saturday, Mar 23 • 1:30 pm APRIL Fire 101 Learn how a forest can bene t from re and re safety camping basics. Saturday, Apr 13 • 1:30–3 pm Please Touch! Reptiles and Amphibians Have you ever touched a turtle shell or a snake skin? Now’s your chance! Sunday, Apr 14 • 10 am–3 pm Conservation@Home: The Down and Dirty: Building Better Soils* Join University of Illinois Extension as we explore the soil science for native ornamental plantings. Saturday, Apr 27 • 10 am–Noon MAY Spring Evening Awakening* Use your sense of hearing to identify frogs during a night hike. Friday, May 10 • 7–8:30 pm The Big Sit Join Forest Preserves staff to sit and watch as many bird species as possible when viewed from a xed location within a 17-foot circle. Saturday, May 11 • 6 am–Noon Please Touch! Beautiful Birds Did you know birds have hollow bones and rarely get wet? Learn about native birds and see feathers and wings you can touch. Saturday, May 11 • 10 am–3 pm ’Scopes in the City Join Adler Planetarium for a night under the stars! Enjoy a presentation, learn how a telescope works and view the moon. Friday, May 17 • 7:30–9 pm Frog Frenzy* Come prepared to wade in the pond and dip one of our nets. Will you nd a tadpole, adult bullfrog or a surprise? Saturday, May 18 • 10 am SedgeWren SedgeWren 37