Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Summer Brochure

*Registration required at least 2 days in advance of the events marked with asterisk. 708-366-6530 CENTRAL TRAILSIDE fpdcc.com JULY Children’s Nature Story Trail: “Swirl by Swirl” by Joyce Sidman Read a posted story about spirals found in nature, then stop by to pick up a craft/ activity bag to continue the adventure! Friday, July 1–Monday, July 25 9 am–5 pm Amazing Animal Skulls-Drop-in Challenge yourself to touch and identify real animal skulls and learn how local animals are adapted for their diet and habitat by examining their skulls! Saturday, July 2 • 1 pm–3 pm Insect Safari* See the world through insect eyes, make bug sounds, and explore the trails while looking for and catching different species of insects! Children ages 5–10 w/adult. Sunday July 10 • 10:30 am The ScAvengers! at Trailside Museum* Join a short walk to learn about native scavengers, then make a superhero mask based on your favorite! Materials provided. Children ages 4–8 w/adult. Sunday, July 17 • 1:30 pm Plant Defense Mechanisms* Join a guided walk as we identify native plants that use defense mechanisms such as thorns and poison to protect themselves. Ages 18 & up. Sunday, July 24 • 10:30 am Story Time in Polish -Drop-In Enjoy hearing children’s nature stories in Polish. Held outdoors in Trailside’s Nature Play Area. For children 3–5/w adult. Tuesdays, June 28; July 26; Aug 23•10 am Hooray for Herons * Join a naturalist for a short talk about herons, then walk to see them at the pond or river. Ages 18 & up. Sunday, July 31 • 10:30 am AUGUST Children’s Nature Story Trail: “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak Read a posted story about a young boy’s adventures with the Wild Things, then stop by to pick up a craft/activity bag to continue the adventure! Friday, Aug 5–Monday, Aug 29, 9 am–5 pm Mosquitoes!* Learn about how mosquitoes play a key role in many ecosystems and go on a guided walk to track them down in their different life stages. Saturday, Aug 6 • 10:30 am Busy Beavers* Look for and learn about beavers on guided walk along the Des Plaines River. Sunday, Aug 14 • 10:30 am Parent/Child Woodland Ramble* Explore the secrets of the woods as we search for cool mushrooms, plants and creatures great and small! Saturday, Aug 20 • 10:30 am Birdability Bird Watching* For individuals with limited mobility and birders of all experience levels! Less than .25 mile on paved trail; binoculars, limited seating available. Led by Chicago Audubon’s John Elliott. Saturday, Aug 27• 8 am Summer Blooms* Join a naturalist for a short walk as we check out late summer blooms at the gardens and along the trails. Ages 18 & up. Sunday, Aug 28 • 10:30 am 25