Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Summer Brochure

15891 Paxton, South Holland , 708-868-0606 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission THROUGHOUT the SPRING Sand Ridge Audubon Society Join us for light refreshments, stay for a nature-themed program. Friday, June 7 • 6:30 pm Nature Puppet Show Series Everyone is invited to join us for a different puppet show monthly. Saturdays • 10 am It’s June Bug Season! -June 1 Hovering Hummingbirds! -July 6 The Sweet Buzz about Bees! -Aug 3 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, June 1, July 6, Aug 3 • 1:30 pm Meet our Birds of Prey Take a closer look at our resident red- tailed hawk and great horned owl and learn about their unique adaptations. Sundays, June 9, July 14, Aug 18 • 2 pm Summer Eco-Adventure Camp* Children 6–12 will enjoy ve fun- lled days of fun, nature-themed activities. $25/session. Session 1: June 17–21 • 9:30 am–Noon Session 2: Aug 12–16 • 9:30 am–Noon Wellness in the Woods Improve your mental health and physical wellbeing. Be active, playful and restful in your preserves. Check the Sand Ridge Nature Center Facebook page for monthly theme. Saturdays, June 15, July 20, Aug 17•1:30 pm Restoring our Preserves Help us improve wildlife habitat by cutting and removing invasive plant species Sunday, June 2 • 1:30 pm Wee Wonders Preschoolers with an adult are invited to learn about local plants and animals while enjoying story time and artmaking. Wednesday, June 5 • 10 am Summer Solstice Sunset Join us in celebrating the longest day of the year. Learn what this means for us and wildlife, and view the sun through a ltered telescope. Friday, June 21 • 6–9 pm Naturalist Choice Join a naturalist rain or shine as we explore our nature center’s ever-changing ecology. Sunday, June 23 • 2 pm SPECIAL E VENT Juneteenth Celebration Celebrate freedom, family and country with Underground Railroad interactive hikes, a wild edibles display, period recipe samples, crafts and more. Saturday, June 15 • 10 am–3 pm 36