Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Spring Brochure

15891 Paxton, South Holland, 224-501-6634 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission THROUGHOUT the SPRING Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Hike* Venture out on our scenic trails for a 3- to 4-mile hike led by our nature education staff. Saturdays, Mar 5, Apr 2, May 7 • 2 pm Meet Our Birds* Take a closer look at Sand Ridge Nature Center’s birds. Learn more about our animal ambassadors on display and discover some of their unique adaptations. Sundays, Mar 13, May 15 • 1:30 pm Nature in Spanish Learn some common nature words and phrases in Spanish as we explore a different nature topic each month. Beginners welcome. Saturdays • 10 am Roble de Bosque (Oak Woodland)–Mar 5 (Facebook Live) La Sabana de Nuez (Walnut Savanna)–Apr 2 (Facebook Live) Las Madres en la Naturaleza (Mothers in Nature)–May 7 (In Person) Sand Ridge Nature Center 60th Anniversary Celebrate 60 years of Sand Ridge Nature Center’s conservation, recreation and educational work. Find more info about daily activities on Sand Ridge Nature Center’s Facebook page. Saturday, May 6 • 11 am–3 pm 34 SPECIAL E VENT