Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Summer Brochure

THROUGHOUT the SUMMER Bird Walk Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for birds. A limited supply of binoculars will be available for lending. Wednesdays, June–Aug • 8 am Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center- S Western Ave and W 87th St, Chicago Thursdays, June 16, Aug 18 • 8 am Eggers Grove, E 112th St & S Ave E Chicago Open Nature Play Day Bring your little one for open nature play time. Enjoy stories, art, and exploration. Wednesdays, June–Aug • 10am–1pm Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center- S. Western Ave and W 87th St Chicago Be a Better Birder: Birding Ethics* Learn about ABA birding ethics and how to ensure other people and most importantly birds are minimally impacted during your trip. Virtual Via Zoom | Thursday, June 23 • 6 pm Register at: babb6-2022.eventbrite.com Be a Better Birder: Getting Started* Learn how to build a birding kit, how to get started birding, and where to find resources. Great for beginners and those interested in getting into birding. Virtual Via Zoom | Thursday, July 28 • 6 pm Register at: babb7-2022.eventbrite.com Be a Better Birder: Intro to Bird ID* Learn the basics of bird identification including the lingo birders use to describe birds and how to identify birds using size and shape. Virtual Via Zoom | Thursday, Aug 25 • 6 pm Register at: babb8-2022.eventbrite.com South Zone JUNE Little Calumet River Clean-up Canoe and kayak while helping clean the Little Calumet River. Register at lholden @ openlands.org . Saturday, June 4 • 9:30 am Kickapoo Woods, Halsted St, south of W 144th St Riverdale Beaubien Woods Celebration Enjoy canoeing, archery, art making, games, nature exploration and a chance to celebrate the start of summer. In partnership with The Field Museum and community partners. Saturday, June 11 • 11 am–3 pm Registration encouraged: beaubienwoodscelebration2022. eventbrite.com Beaubien Woods, W Doty Ave S, southeast of E 130th St & S Ellis Ave, Chicago JULY Explore the African American Heritage Water Trail Experience the African American Heritage Water Trail through this guided event. Saturday, July 23 • 10 am Beaubien Woods Boat Launch, E 132nd St, east of S Greenwood Ave, Chicago EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 *Registration required. Please call 312-415-2970, unless otherwise noted. • Chicago 32