Forest Preserves of Cook County 2020 Spring Brochure

MARCH Biomimicry: Biology to Design* Biomimicry means to imitate life. Discover how nature inspires innovation and design. Join a naturalist on an observation hike and creative design session. Ages 15 & up. Saturday, Mar 7 • 1:30 pm Spring Equinox Night Hike* Welcome the arrival of spring with a sunset stroll, bon re and s’mores. Family program. Friday, Mar 20 • 6:30–8 pm Creative Gardening* Can you garden in the winter? Yes! Come make hypertufa pots for your indoor/outdoor gardens and terrariums. Ages 15 & up. Saturday, Mar 21 • 1:30–3 pm Spring Break Field Camp* Children ages 8-10 will be immersed in the outdoors through nature activities and wildlife discovery. $50 per child. Monday–Thursday, Mar 30–Apr 2 9 am–12:30 pm APRIL Friday Night Frogs* Use your sense of hearing to identify which frogs are calling tonight. The data will be used for the Calling Frog Survey. Adults and children 10 & up. Friday, Apr 17 • 7:30–9:45 pm Spring Wildflower Hike* Check out the array of wild owers as we walk the White Oak Trail. Hike will just exceed 1 mile. Family program. Saturday, Apr 18 • 1:30 pm Earth Day Drop In Join us to celebrate Earth Day! Activities will delight children of all ages. Wednesday, Apr 22 • 10:30 am A SOUTHWEST LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE *All programs require registration at least two days prior unless otherwise noted. 708-839-6897 or stop by in person to register. Peek in a Pond* Investigate an ephemeral pond to discover the secretive invertebrates and amphibians that inhabit these important aquatic habitats. Ages 7 & up. Sunday, Apr 26 • 1:30 pm MAY The Big Sit Join us for a “big sit” bird watching event! Help record all the birds seen or heard from a 17-foot circle. Saturday, May 2 • 6 am–Noon Full Moon Frogs* Use your sense of hearing to identify which frogs are calling tonight. The data will be used for the Calling Frog Survey. Adults and children 10 & up. Thursday, May 7 • 8–10:15 pm Un-BEE-lievable Honeybees* Learn the roles of a honeybee colony and how honey is produced. Observe a naturalist take an inside look at our hives. Adults & children ages 12 & up. Saturday, May 30 • 10 am Nature is Accessible Visitors of all abilities are invited to celebrate nature through accessible activities. Wednesday, May 27 • 10 am–2 pm SPECIAL EVENT fpdcc.com 31