Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Spring Brochure

SPRING OFFERINGS BIRD THE PRESERVES Northwest North Central Southwest South ZONE KEY Camping with the Birds Join Chicago Audubon Society for a camping trip with an owl walk, camp re sing-along, and a morning bird walk with breakfast. Cabins/tents sites are available. Registration required call 773-539-6793 or email cas @ chicagoaudubon.org. Friday, May 11 • 4 pm–Saturday, May 12 • 9 am Camp Reinberg–1801 N Quentin, Palatine Beginners welcome; binoculars available. Events are for all ages unless otherwise noted. Bird the Preserves is a joint initiative of the Forest Preserves and various partners. The goal is to connect diverse communities to nature through birding programs and events. Look for birding programs listed on each nature center page or attend a partner- hosted event by zone. NORTHWEST Bird Walk Join Jeff Skrentny and take advantage of his detailed knowledge of this premier Chicago birding hotspot. Wear boots. Registration required: aerintedesco@gmail.com . Saturday, April 27 • 7:30 am LaBagh Woods, 5400 N Cicero Ave, Chicago Throughout the Spring Bird Walks Join the Evanston North Shore Bird Club for birding in this small spring migrant hotspot. Added bonus: spring wild owers. Registration required: info@ensbc.org . Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 • 7:30 am Perkins Woods–Ewing Ave & Grant St, Evanston Birding Trip to Skokie Lagoons Join Chicago Ornithological Society to look for warblers and other spring migrants. For information: aerintedesco @ gmail.com. Saturday, May 11 • 7:30 am Erickson Woods–Willow Rd, east of I-94/Edens Expy, Winnetka NORTH Canadian warbler, Photo: James Phillips 6