Forest Preserves of Cook County 2020 Spring Brochure

SPRING OFFERINGS BIRD THE PRESERVES Northwest North Central Southwest South ZONE KEY Camping with the Birds Join Chicago Audubon Society for a camping trip with an owl walk, camp re sing-along, and a morning bird walk. Chicago Audubon activities are free; bring your own Friday night dinner and Saturday morning breakfast. Cabins/tents sites are available. Registration required, call 312-636-9750. Friday, May 8 • 4 pm–Saturday, May 9 • 9 am Camp Reinberg–1801 N Quentin, Palatine Beginners welcome; binoculars available. Events are for all ages unless otherwise noted. NORTHWEST Bird Walk Join Jeff Skrentny and take advantage of his detailed knowledge of this premier Chicago birding hotspot to look for early spring migrants. Wear boots. Ages 13 & up. Registration required, email chicagobirder@gmail.com. Sunday, April 26 • 7:30 am LaBagh Woods–5400 N Cicero Ave, Chicago Throughout the Spring Bird Walks Join the Evanston North Shore Bird Club for birding in this small spring migrant hotspot. Added bonus: spring wild owers. For more information, email info@ensbc.org. Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28 • 7:30 am Perkins Woods–Ewing Ave & Grant St, Evanston Bird Walk Join Chicago Ornithological Society during peak migration. Bring mom for a great morning bird walk before brunch. Ages 13 & up. Registration required, email aerintedesco @ gmail.com. Saturday, May 16 • 7:30 am Erickson Woods–Willow Rd, east of I-94/Edens Expy, Winnetka NORTH Bird the Preserves is a joint initiative of the Forest Preserves and various partners to connect diverse communities to nature. Enjoy these spring events and find additional events throughout the season at: tinyurl.com/birdthepreserves. Also look for other birding programs througout this guide on the nature center pages and for other partner- hosted events listed by zone. * Registration required. 6