Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Spring Brochure

*Registration required for events with asterisk. 847-381-6592 Muddy Paws Muddy springs mean muddy trails and lots of animal tracks. Join us on a half- mile walk to search for and identify what animals are using the trails. Sunday, Mar 27 • 1 pm APRIL Animal Tricksters* With April Fools’ Day just occurring, see how animals play tricks through camouflage, mimicry, feigning death and more! Saturday, Apr 2 • 1 pm Evening Under a Half Moon* Enjoy a night hike under the light of the moon! Ages 10 & up. Friday, Apr 8 • 7:30 pm Prime Real Estate* See why and how we provide cavity nesting birds with accommodation, then stay to see the tree swallows compete. Sunday, Apr 10 • 1 pm Vernal Pools* Learn about this fleeting ecosystem and the living things that depend on it for survival. Ages 12 & up. Saturday, Apr 16 • 1 pm Earth Day Nature Play Enjoy family-friendly Earth Day activities in our 3-acre nature play area! Saturday, Apr 23 • Noon–3 pm MAY April Showers Bring May Flowers Search for the first blooms of spring emerging along the forest floor. Sunday, May 1 • 1 pm Spring Bird Walk* See what birds have flown in during spring migration as you hike along with a naturalist. Binoculars available to borrow. Saturday, May 7 • 10 am Sunset Hike* Unwind in nature during Mental Health Awareness Month. Join a naturalist for a relaxing 1.4-mile hike, learn about the flora and fauna on the trail, and enjoy the beauty of the setting sun. Ages 18 & up. Friday, May 13 • 7 pm World Migratory Bird Day Morning Bird Walk* Celebrate migrating birds by seeing how many you can spot on this early bird hike! Saturday, May 14 • 8 am World Migratory Bird Day and Big Sit Join us for a bird watch from a fixed location to see who is winging in and who is migrating through. Saturday, May 14 • 10 am–Noon Springtime Slitherers* Come learn about local snakes and their busy spring activities. Sunday, May 15 • 1 pm Spring Blooms Delight in the beauty of spring wildflowers on a guided forest and prairie hike. Sunday, May 22 • 1 pm Pond Dippin’* Investigate underwater life in samples you collect from our pond. There is more life than meets the eye! Sunday, May 29 • 1 pm NORTHWEST CRABTREE fpdcc.com 13