Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Winter Brochure

Bird the Preserves is a joint initiative of the Forest Preserves and various partners to connect diverse communities to nature. Enjoy these fall events and find additional events throughout the season at: tinyurl.com/birdthepreserves. Also look for other birding programs througout this guide on the nature center pages and for other partner- hosted events listed by zone. Beginners welcome; binoculars available. Events are for all ages unless otherwise noted. Christmas Bird Count The Christmas Bird Count is an annual tradition. Participate in birding and bird counting by becoming a volunteer in one of the nations oldest biological surveys. New birders are welcome. For more info go to: audubon.org/join-christmas-bird-count Various times and days from Dec 14 through Jan 5 Owl Prowl* Join Chicago Ornithological Society for an owl prowl through some of the best owling locations Ages 13 & up. RSVP: edwarhzan@gmail.com. Friday, Nov 1 • 6 pm Eggers Grove – E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago Owl Prowl* Join Chicago Ornithological Society for an owl prowl through some of the best owling locations Ages 13 & up. RSVP: edwarhzan@gmail.com. Saturday, Dec 14 • 7 pm Thatcher Woods–Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest SOUTHWEST Superbowl Enjoy pre-Super Bowl Sunday birding festivities. Bird guides, warm drinks and snacks provided. Hosted by Friends of Bartel Grassland and Audubon Great Lakes. More info: tvalenzuela@audubon.org. Saturday, Feb 1 • 4:30 pm Killdeer Wetlands – Flossmoor Rd, west of Central Ave, Tinely Park SOUTH Northwest North Central Southwest South ZONE KEY * Registration required. CENTRAL sSparrow 6