Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Spring Brochure

MARCH Conservation@Home: Kick Start your Garden! Learn about sustainable gardening, at-home conservation practices, and talk to local organizations about native landscaping and gardening. Presentation at noon. Sunday, Mar 13 • 11 am–1 pm Caldwell Woods Warming Shelter W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago North Branch Scavenger Hunt Series Search for clues to discover what makes different Preserves unique. Saturday, Mar 19 • 1–3 pm Edgebrook Woods, Grove 1–Central Ave, south of N Lehigh Ave, Chicago Saturday, Apr 2 • 1–3 pm Caldwell Woods, Groves 1 & 2–W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago Spring Breakout Adventures Welcome spring with nature as your muse. Take a hike or join a scavenger hunt, create a work of art, try archery, and more. Drop-in. Tuesday, Apr 12 • 10 am–1 pm Caldwell Woods, Groves 1 & 2–W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago Earth Day Celebration with the BackYard Nature Center Celebrate with service, learning and fun. Activities include restoration, nature hikes, and pop-up nature play. Drop-in. Friday, Apr 22 • 10 am–1 pm Erickson Woods–Willow Rd, east of I-94/Edens Expy, Winnetka Earth Day Clean-up Celebrate Earth Day by doing your par t in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Litter pick-up supplies for individuals or families available to check-out during the afternoon. Saturday, Apr 23 • 10 am–1 pm Caldwell Woods, Grove 1–W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago North Zone 16