Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Spring Brochure

A RIVER TRAIL NORTH *Registration required at least 2 days in advance of the events marked with asterisk. 847-824-8360 19 MARCH Sap’s Rising* Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple syrup making. Saturdays, Mar 5, 12 & 19 • 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Sundays, Mar 6 & 13 • 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Samplin’ Syrup (Virtual) Join us virtually as we taste and talk maple syrup. Thursdays, Mar 3, 10 & 17 • Noon Bucket Bug Hunt Hike through the sugar bush to find out who has fallen into our sap buckets. Sunday, Mar 27 • 1:30 pm APRIL GPS Scavenger Hunt* Learn about and participate in a technology-inspired scavenger hunt. Sunday, Apr 3 • 11 am, 12:30 pm & 2 pm The Unburied Treasure Hunt Pick up a treasure map at our welcome tent then decode the clues onsite. Sunday, Apr 17 • 11 am–2 pm Campfire Stories* An evening of stories and s’mores around our campfire. $3/person. Registration required by 4/20. Friday, Apr 22 • 7:30 pm Wildflower Walk* Learn about spring woodland wildflowers on a casual walk. Sunday, Apr 24 • 10:30 am & 1:30 pm MAY Frog Frenzy Learn how to think, act and be a frog. Sunday, May 1 • 1:30 pm Spring Photography Workshop* Capture nature through hands-on instruction. Participants must bring their own digital camera. Registration required by 5/5. Ages 18 & up. Saturday, May 7 • 9 am–Noon Wildflower Walk* Learn about spring woodland wildflowers on a casual walk. Sunday, May 8 • 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Migratory Bird Day Birding Basics (10 am–Noon) Learn the basics in bird watching. Ages 8 & up. Raptor Encounter (1–2:30 pm) Get up close with a live bird of prey. Saturday, May 14 Pollinators in Spring Learn about spring pollinators. Sunday, May 15 • 1:30 pm Night Hike* An evening walk to learn about nocturnal animals at River Trail. $3/person. Registration required by 5/18. Friday, May 20 • 7:30 pm Animal Encounter Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals. Sunday & Monday, May 29 & 30 • 1:30 pm