Forest Preserves of Cook County 2020 Spring Brochure

THROUGHOUT the SPRING Mother Nature and Me* Explore and learn through nature play. Children ages 3–5 and their favorite adult will learn about nature through exploration and outdoor activities. Wednesdays • 10:30 am Mar 18: Rain Apr 15: Wild owers May 13: Sandhill Cranes S.E.N.I.O.R.S.* (Seniors only.) Are you a senior who wants to stay active and remain a lifelong learner? Nature will inspire a different activity each week. Thursdays, Mar 12, Apr 9, May 14 10–11 am R.I.P. Stewardship Workday Assist us with Removing Invasive Plants. Ages 10 & up. Children under 15 w/adult. No registration required. Saturdays, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9 10 am–Noon Night Sky Programs Peek at the universe through telescopes; guided by the Chicago Astronomical Society. A short presentation indoors will be given. No registration required. Saturdays • 7:30–10:30 pm Apr 4: Viewing The Night Sky with Binoculars May 2: Beginning Astronomy–Develop Your New Hobby Nature’s Choice Join a naturalist as we discuss a seasonal occurrence in nature. Indoor and outdoor program. No registration required. Sundays, Mar 22, Apr 19, May 17 • 1:30 pm Spring Morning Bird Walks Take a relaxed stroll and search for birds making their way north. Bring binoculars; limited supply available for loan. All experience levels welcome. No registration required. Saturdays, Apr 25, May 16 & 23•7–8:30 am Yoga in the Woods* Join us for a short hike before practicing yoga indoors. Bring your own mat or beach towel. Ages 18 & up. Sundays, Apr 5 & May 3 10–11:15 am I Am A Scientist* Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity. Investigative tools provided for exploration, experimentation and discovery of various natural world subjects. Children ages 4–5. Wednesdays, Mar 4, Apr 29, May 20 10:30 am–Noon 9800 WillowSprings Rd,WillowSprings,708-839-6897 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily* *Building & grounds close at 4 pm in February SedgeWren SedgeWren 30