Forest Preserves of Cook County 2020 Spring Brochure

Northwest North Central Southwest South ZONE KEY Woodcock Walk Join Chicago Ornithological Society on an evening hike to observe the mating dance of the timberdoodle (American woodcock). Wear appropriate footwear and dress for the weather. Registration required, email edwarhzan@gmail.com. Friday, Mar 20 • 7 pm Bartel Grassland–Central Ave & Flossmoor Rd, Tinley Park Bird Walk We’ll start at Orland Grassland to look for returning grassland species. Afterward, we’ll explore McGinnis Slough for various waterfowl. Wear boots. For more information, email chicagobirder@gmail.com. Saturday, Apr 25 • 7:30 am Orland Grassland–W 167th St, west of S La Grange Rd SOUTHWEST Bird Walk Explore early spring migrants, including Wilson’s snipe and American pipit. Conditions may be wet and muddy; wear appropriate footwear. For more information, email isooman22 @ gmail.com. Saturday, Apr 11 • 7:30 am Miller Meadow-South–1st Ave, south of Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park CENTRAL Bird Walk Join Chicago Ornithological Society at one of the Chicago’s most high-quality wetlands to look for spring migrants and waterfowl. Wear boots. Ages 13 & up. Registration required: chicagobirder @ gmail.com. Saturday, April 4 • 7:30 am Eggers Grove–W 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago Bird Walk Join Chicago Ornithological Society for a hike through this large, high-quality nature preserve. Info: edwarhzan@gmail.com. Sunday, May 10 • 7:30 am Jurgensen Woods–183rd St, east of Cottage Grove Ace, Lansing Bird Walk Join Chicago Ornithological Society to look for marsh and grassland species, and migrating shorebirds and waders. Wear boots. Info: chicagiometti@gmail.com . Saturday, May 30 • 7:30 am Burnham Prairie–139th St & S Manistee, Burnham SOUTH 7