Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Summer Brochure

R.I.P. Stewardship Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools, gloves and a snack provided. Closed toed shoes & long pants encouraged. Ages 15 & up. Saturday, June 11 • 10 am–Noon Saturday, July 9 • 10 am–Noon Saturday, Aug 13- Programa ofrecido en Español * • 10 am–Noon Moon Walk Let the full moon be our guide as we walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world. All ages. Please bring binoculars, limited pairs to lend.  Tuesday, June 14 • 9 pm Wednesday, July 13 • 8:45 pm Thursday, Aug 11- Programa ofrecido en Español * • 8:15 pm  Seasonal Pop Up -Drop In Pop on over for a naturalist-led outdoor activity. Mother Nature will choose what’s in store for visitors of all ages. No registration required. Sundays, June 19, July 17, Aug 21 • 1:30 pm JUNE Summer Solstice Walk & Tale A folktale recited by a librarian from La Grange Park Library will accompany this guided walk to celebrate the summer solstice. Ages 9 & up. Tuesday, June 21 • 7:30 pm 9800 Willow Springs Rd,WillowSprings,708-839-6897 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission THROUGHOUT the SUMMER I am a Scientist Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment and make discoveries in the natural world. Ages 4–5 w/adult. Wednesdays, June 1, July 6 & Aug 3 • 10 am Fridays in the Field -Drop In University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities on the grounds when the buildings are closed. Fridays, July–Aug • 10 am–Noon Jul 1 - Dragonflies & Damselflies Jul 8 - Frogs Jul 15 - Squirrels Jul 22 - Beneath our Feet Jul 29 - Wildflowers Aug 5 - Fish Aug 12 - Grasshoppers Aug 19 - Deer Aug 26 - Rodents S.E.N.I.O.R.S. Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/ Outside Rain or Shine! Join us for a nature-inspired adventure for seniors. Ages 55 & up. Thursdays, June 9, July 14, Aug 18 • 10 am 28