Forest Preserves of Cook County 2020 Spring Brochure

Environmental Learning Center 12545 W 111th St, Lemont, 630-257-2045 Building: 9 am–4pm, Grounds: 8 am–4 pm daily Ski program ends Monday, Mar 2 THROUGHOUT the SPRING Canyon Tours* Sagawau Canyon highlights the geology of NE Illinois. Hike is over rough terrain; wading through a stream is necessary. Registration required, starts the Monday prior to the program date. Saturdays, Apr 11, 25; Sundays, May 24, 31 10 am Waterfowl Watch* Peer through a spotting scope and watch for migratory waterfowl. Meet at McGinnis Slough. Ages 14 & up. Wednesdays, Mar 25, Apr 1 • 10 am Sagawau Bird Hikes Hike with a naturalist! Learn to identify birds by eld marks, behavior, sound and habitat. Binoculars available for loan. Wednesdays, Apr 8 & 29; Friday, May 8; Sundays, May 10 & 17 • 8:30 am MARCH Winging it with Waterfowl* Dabble or dive into waterfowl identi cation using some simple methods to gure out who’s who on the pond. Ages 14 & up. Saturday, Mar 21 • 1 pm Dragonfly Monitoring Survey* Help the Illinois Odonate Survey track dragon ies and damsel ies by becoming a monitor. Learn how to identify and report your ndings. Register at illinoisodes.org. Ages 18 & up. Sunday, Mar 22 • 9 am–Noon Restoration Workday* Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat. Gloves and tools available for loan. Saturday, Mar 28 • 9:30–11:30 am Changing Seasons Hike* What will it feel like today? Depending on the weather we may nd dormant nature about to wake up or the rst signs of spring. Sunday, Mar 29 • 1 pm APRIL Conservation@Home Natural Lawn Care* Take this UIE workshop to learn environmentally friendly lawn care practices and create your own sustainable action plan. Ages 14 & up. Saturday, Apr 4 • 10 am Glacial Geology of Palos* Glaciers shaped the Palos area landscape. Dave Dolak from Columbia College will show the geologic highlights of the Palos area starting at Sagawau. Ages 18 & up. Sunday, Apr 5 • 10 am–2 pm Spring at the Quarry* Take a closer look at the bees, birds and blooms around the quarry pond. Moderate 2-mile hike. Ages 14 & up. Sunday, Apr 12 • 10 am 32