Forest Preserves of Cook County 2020 Spring Brochure

A SOUTHWEST SAGAWAU *Registration required for events with asterisk. 630-257-2045 World Migratory Bird Day Birds Connect Our World Learn how scientists study bird migration and about technologies used to track and study migratory routes. These tools provide information that helps with conservation across the world. Bird Hikes: 8 am, 9:30 am Bird Banding: 9 am–1 pm Telemetry Demonstration: 11 am, 1pm Saturday, May 9 • 9 am–2 pm Garlic Mustard Pull* Welcome back native plants and wildlife by pulling invasive garlic mustard. All Ages. Saturday, May 2 • 1 pm Gardening for Wildlife* Learn how to attract hummingbirds, songbirds, and pollinators by using plant choice and landscape structure. Sunday, May 3 • 1 pm Breeding Bird Identification* Learn to identify local breeding birds by listening to their songs and calls. This two-part program will be helpful for Bird Conservation Network’s Breeding Bird Monitors. Ages 18 & up. Indoor Presentation: Saturday, May 16 • 10 am Hike: Saturday, May 23 • 8:30 am Prairie Hike* Hike around our prairie with a naturalist. See what’s blooming and how the prairie is responding to restoration efforts. Saturday, May 30 • 1 pm Heart Your Park Service Day* Remove invasive species and help nature thrive during a Day of Service sponsored by CITGO and in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association. Ages 10 & up. Earth Day: Saturday, Apr 18 • 9 am–Noon National Arbor Day: Sunday, Apr 26 • 9 am–Noon Wildflower Walk* Enjoy our wild owers while leisurely walking along our wooded trails. Sunday, Apr 19 • 1 pm MAY Birding Big Sit Sagawau is counting each individual bird as it visits a speci c area. Stay as long as you want. Binoculars available for loan. All Ages. Saturday, May 2 • 6 am–Noon fpdcc.com 33