Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Spring Brochure

*Registration required at least 2 days in advance of the events marked with asterisk. 708-366-6530 CENTRAL TRAILSIDE fpdcc.com Maple Tree Tapping * Join a short walk as we discuss the history of tapping, tap a maple tree to taste some fresh sap and some finished syrup. Saturday, Mar 12 • 1:30 pm Spring Equinox Walk* Welcome the first day of spring with a walk to view migrating birds, emerging insects, spring wildflowers, and more. Sunday, Mar 20 • 11 am APRIL Find the Frogs Hunt – Drop-In Search for the many frog statues hidden in our gardens around Trailside Museum, all while being serenaded by real frogs! How observant are you? Friday, Apr 8–Sunday, Apr 24 • 9 am–5 pm Conservation@Home: Go Native and Get Wild* Learn about the best plant species and benefits to yourself, pollinators and birds of planting native flowers, grasses, shrubs and trees in your backyard. Ages 18 & up. Zoom presentation. Saturday, Apr 9 • 2 pm Frog Frolic* Learn about frog calls and meet some of our froggy animal ambassadors. Saturday, Apr 16 • 10:30 am After School Earth Day Activities Drop-In Help us celebrate Earth Day by planting a tree, making a bird feeder, and creating “recycled” art. Friday, Apr 22 • 3:30–4:45 pm Spring Wildflower Walk* Enjoy the beauty of early spring wildflowers on our woodland trails. Ages 18 & up. Saturday, Apr 23 • 11 am MAY Garlic Mustard Removal Workday* Learn about and remove this invasive plant species around the Museum. Ages 13 & up. Gloves and bags provided. Saturday, May 7 • 10:30 am “The Big Sit” Birdwatching Let’s see how many birds we can spot or hear without leaving a 17-foot circle. Binoculars and guidance provided. Saturday, May 14 • 8 am–Noon Trailside and Vicinity History Walk* Stroll through history on a cooperative walk with the Historical Society of Oak Park & River Forest. Register at oprfmuseum.org . Fee involved Saturday, May 14 • 1 pm Wildflower Sketching Workshop* Join in a short nature walk to sketch blooming wildflowers. All skill levels. Materials provided. Ages 13 & up. Sunday, May 15 • 10:30 am Pond Dip Discovery* There is a magical world waiting to be discovered below the surface of our pond. Let’s see what we find! Saturday, May 21 • 1:30 pm Spring in the Prairie Walk* Join a naturalist for a casual walk as we take in the sights, sounds and scents of spring in a local prairie near Trailside. Ages 18 & up. Saturday, May 28 • 10:30 am 25