Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Spring Brochure

738Thatcher Ave, River Forest, 708-366-6530 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission Bird Painting Workshop Step-by-Step* Sketch and paint a 9x12 canvas of a featured bird using acrylic paints. For both beginners and more experienced artists. Materials provided; $5/person/ workshop. Ages 15 & up. American Robin Friday, Mar 11 • 1–3:45 pm Ruby-crowned Kinglet Friday, Apr 8 • 1–3:45 pm “Bone” Appétit Drop in and join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor ambassador animals. Sundays, Mar 13, 27; Apr 10, 24; May 15, 29 • 3 pm Wellness Walks in Thatcher Woods* Enjoy a mindful and meditative guided nature walk to feel refreshed in body and soul. Led by Roberta Jannsen, Univ. of IL Extension volunteer. Ages 18 & up. Wednesdays, Mar 16, Apr 20, May 18 • 1 pm Sundays, Mar 20, Apr 24, May 22 • 1 pm MARCH Block Print Workshop* Enjoy the easy and creative art of carving, inking, and printing your own block prints of a plant or animal. All instruction and materials provided. Ages 9 & up. Saturday, Mar 5 • 1 pm THROUGHOUT the SPRING Birdhouse Building Contest Build a creative, functional birdhouse. We’ll hang it up at Trailside where visitors will vote on their favorite. See our website at fpdcc.com for full details. Entries accepted Mar 15–May 15 Morning Bird Walks* Enjoy a casual guided walk to look for birds and bird behavior. All welcome; binoculars available. Saturdays, Mar 5, Apr 2, May 7 • 9 am Nature Story Trails Follow a short trail and read a children’s nature story along the way. Afterward, stop by for an activity bag with a related craft and outdoor activities. “The Watcher” Friday, Mar 11–Monday, Mar 28 • 9 am–5 pm “Ruby’s Birds” Friday, May 13–Monday, May 30 • 9 am–5 pm Spring Festival & Trailside’s 90th Celebrate 90 years of nature education and springtime at Trailside Museum! Enjoy an ice cream social and participate in family-friendly historical activities. Enjoy animal encounters, kids’ tree climb, guided wildflower walks, bird banding, dip netting, building a bird house to take home, and much more! Sunday, May 1 • 11 am–3 pm SPECIAL EVENT 24