Forest Preserves of Cook County 2020 Spring Brochure

*Registration required for events with asterisk. 847-381-6592 Art in Nature: Alla Prima* Artist Carol Foster will introduce the steps for alla prima (wet on wet) painting technique. Ages 18 & up. Sunday, Mar 15 • 1 pm Nature’s Lumberjack View animal artifacts that reveal the beaver’s story of survival, then look for signs of beavers. Sunday, Mar 22 • 1 pm Spring Break Camp: Nature Detectives We’ll investigate tracks, bones, scat with games, projects and outdoor exploration. Wednesday–Friday, Mar 25–27 9:30 am–Noon Wild Waters: Welcome to Lake Ecology Learn about lakes and the processes that preserve and protect them. Sunday, Mar 29 • 1 pm APRIL Prime Real Estate See why and how we provide cavity nesting birds with accommodations, then stay to see tree swallows compete. Sunday, Apr 5 •1 pm Conservation@Home: Natural Lawn Care Learn techniques to care for and understand your lawn. Create a sustainable lawn care action plan. Presented by UI Extension Service. Saturday, Apr 11 • 10 am Some of our Furry Friends Join us for a presentation on some of the native mammals found throughout Cook County. Sunday, Apr 12 • 1 pm Earth Day, Nature Play Play, plant, paint and pretend. Enjoy special Earth Day family-fun activities. Saturday, Apr 18 • Noon–3 pm Secrets to the Undergrowth Come see into the secretive lives of mites and millipedes living beneath the leaves. Sunday, Apr 19 • 1 pm Red-wing Racket Learn about this bird as the males sing out “conk-la-ree!” while walking outside. Sunday, Apr 26 • 1 pm MAY Birds & Blooms Walk and enjoy the beauty of the spring wild owers and look for migrating birds. Bring binoculars or borrow from us. Sunday, May 3 • 1 pm World Migratory Bird Day and Big Sit Join a bird walk, #birdthepreserves, to see who’s winging in and experience our Migration Obstacle Course. Saturday, May 9 • 11 am–3 pm Spring Smartphone Photos Learn tricks for taking great smartphone images, then practice in the eld. Sunday, May 10 • 1 pm Spring Ephemerals Join a walk to see what’s blooming and learn about these brief beauties. Sunday, May 17 • 1 pm Wetlands-What’s the Difference? Take a 2-mile hike to observe the differences between a lake, pond, marsh and vernal pool. Wear close-toed shoes. Sunday, May 24 • 1 pm NORTHWEST CRABTREE fpdcc.com 17