Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Spring Brochure

THROUGHOUT the SPRING I am a Scientist* Tools provided. Ages 4–5 w/adult. Wednesdays, Mar 2, Apr 6 & May 4 • 2 pm S.E.N.I.O.R.S.* Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Ages 55 & up. Wednesdays • 10 am R.I.P. Stewardship* Remove Invasive Plants with bowsaws or loppers. Tools, gloves and a snack provided. Ages 15 & up. Saturdays, Mar 12, Apr 9 & May 14 10 am–Noon Spring Bird Walks* Ages 15 & up. Bring binoculars, limited pairs to lend. Saturdays, Apr30,May 7,May14 • 7–8:30 am Moon Walk* Bring binoculars, limited pairs to lend. Friday, Mar 18 • 7:30 pm Saturday, Apr 16 • 7:30 pm Monday, May 16 • 6 pm Mother Nature and Me* Children ages 3-5 and their favorite adult will learn about nature through outdoor adventures. Wednesdays • 10 am Baby Owls – Mar 30 Clever Crows – Apr 27 Geese – May 18 MARCH Campfire Foods 101* Food and materials provided. $5/person. Saturday, Mar 5 • 1–3 pm Live Healthy, Discover Nature Hike* Join a vigorous walk and tap into the health benefits nature provides. Ages 15 & up. Sunday, Mar 6 • 10 am Feeding Frenzy* Learn what, why and how staff feed the birds, fishes, reptiles and amphibians at the nature center. Sunday, Mar 13 • 1:30 pm Salamander Night Walk* Let’s explore the habitats of salamanders which are making a remarkable seasonal migration. Ages 10 & up. Thursday, Mar 17 • 7–9 pm Green Before Spring* Learn about the early spring invasive plants that are threatening the overall health of our forests. Saturday, Mar 19 • 10 am–Noon Spring Equinox Walk* Saturday, Mar 20 • 6:30 pm Here Comes the Sun* Enjoy mindfulness activities and a short walk to help mind, body and spirit sync with the rhythms of nature. Sunday, Mar 27 • 8 am 9800 Willow Springs Rd,WillowSprings,708-839-6897 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission 28