Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Spring Brochure

A fpdcc.com EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 THROUGHOUT the SEASON Waterfowl Watch* Join us to peer through a spotting scope and watch for migratory waterfowl. Ages 14 & up. Call 630-257-2045 to register. Wednesdays, Mar 29 & Apr 12 • 10 am McGinnis Slough–S La Grange Rd, soXtK oI : 135tK St, Orland 3ark MARCH Bird Walks Join a naturalist as we explore a preserve while looking for local birds. Call 312-415-2970 for more information. Thursday, Mar 16 • 8 am McGinnis Slough–S La Grange Rd, soXtK oI : 135tK St, Orland 3ark Thursday, Mar 30 • 8 am Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East, Fieldcrest Dr, southwest of Crawford Ave, Oak Forest Photography Walk Grab your camera and explore Paw Paw Woods Nature Preserve with us, designated as one of the highest quality natural areas in the state. Friday, Mar 31 • 9 am Maple Lake-East–95th St, west of Willow Springs Rd/Flavin Rd APRIL Fishing Derby Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of shing. Saturday, Apr 8 • 8 am Papoose Lake–McCarthy Rd, west of S La Grange Rd, Palos Park *Registration required. For more information, unless otherwise noted, please call 312-533-5751. Southwest Zone Weaving Workshop* Create a small wall hanging art piece using natural materials. Ages 10 & up w/adult. Wednesday, Apr 12 • 5:30–7:30 pm Swallow Cliff Pavilion–Calumet Sag Rd/ Rte 3, Zest oI /a *ranJe Rd 96tK Ave MAY World Mental Health Month Celebration Exercise and time in nature are proven ways to improve your mental health. Climb the stairs, join a guided walk, and explore mental health resources. In partnership with Advocate Health Aurora. Tuesday, May 9 • 5–7 pm Swallow Cliff Pavilion–Calumet Sag Rd/ Rte 3, Zest oI /a *ranJe Rd 96tK Ave “Check-Out” Nature Field guides, binoculars, scavenger hunt and litter pick-up materials available to check out for free! Saturday, May 13 • Noon–4 pm Wolf Road Woods–Wolf Rd, south of 95th St Archery Learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 & up. Equipment provided. Wednesday, May 31 • 4–6 pm Cherry Hill Woods–S Willow Springs Rd, north of McCarthy Rd • Chicago 27 SOUTHWEST A fpdcc.com EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 T R U UT the SEASON aterfowl atch* Join us to peer through a spotting scope and watch for migratory waterfowl. Ages 14 & up. Call 630-257-2045 to register. Wednesdays, ar 29 & Apr 12 • 10 am cGinnis Slough–S La Grange Rd, soXtK oI 135tK St, Orland 3ark AR H Bird alks Join a naturalist as we explore a preserve while looking for local birds. Call 312-415-2970 for more information. Thursday, ar 16 • 8 am cGinnis Slough–S La Grange Rd, soXtK oI 135tK St, Orland 3ark Thursday, ar 30 • 8 am Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East, Fieldcrest Dr, southwest of Crawford Ave, Oak Forest Photography Walk Grab your camera and explore Paw Paw Woods Nature Preserve with us, designated as one of the highest quality natural areas in the state. Friday, Mar 31 • 9 am Maple Lake-East–95th St, west of illow Springs Rd/Flavin Rd APRIL Fishing Derby Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of shing. Saturday, Apr 8 • 8 am Papoose Lake– cCarthy Rd, west of S La Grange Rd, Palos Park *Registration required. For ore infor ation, unless other ise noted, please call 312-533-5751. S Z eaving orkshop* Create a small wall hanging art piece using natural materials. Ages 10 & up w/adult. Wednesday, Apr 12 • 5:30–7:30 pm Swallow Cliff Pavilion–Calu et Sag Rd/ Rte 3, Zest oI /a *ranJe Rd 96tK Ave AY orld ental Health onth Celebration Exercise and time in nature are proven ways to improve your mental health. Climb the stairs, join a guided walk, and explore mental health resources. In partnership with Advocate Health Aurora. Tuesday, ay 9 • 5–7 pm Swallow Cliff Pavilion–Calu et Sag Rd/ Rte 3, Zest oI /a *ranJe Rd 96tK Ave “Check-Out” Nature Field guides, binoculars, scavenger hunt and litter pick-up materials available to check out for free! Saturday, ay 13 • Noon–4 pm Wolf Road Woods–Wolf Rd, south of 95th St Archery Learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 & up. Equipment provided. Wednesday, ay 31 • 4–6 pm Cherry Hill oods–S illow Springs Rd, north of cCarthy Rd • Chicago 27 S UT EST A fpdcc.com EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 THR U H UT the SEAS N Waterfowl Watch* Join us to p er through a spo ting scope and watch for migratory waterfowl. Ages 14 & up. Call 630-257-2045 to register. Wednesdays, Mar 29 & Apr 12 • 10 am cGi nis Slough–S La Grange Rd, soXtK oI : 135tK St, Orland 3ark C ird Walks Join a naturalist as we explore a preserve while looking for local birds. Ca l 312-415-2970 for more infor ation. Thursday, Mar 16 • 8 a McGinnis Slough–S La Grange Rd, soXtK oI : 135tK St, Orland 3ark Thursday, Mar 30 • 8 am Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East, Fieldcrest Dr, southwest of Crawford Ave, Oak Forest Photography Walk Grab your camera and explore Paw Paw Woods Nature Preserve with us, designated as one of the highest quality natural areas in the state. Friday, Mar 31 • 9 am Maple Lake-Ea t–95th St, west of Willow Springs Rd/Flavin Rd APRIL Fishing Derby Join he Village of P los Park an the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of shing. Saturday, Apr 8 • 8 am Papoose Lak –McC rthy Rd, west of S La Grange Rd, Palos Park *Registration required. For more information, unless otherwise noted, please call 312-533-5751. Z Weaving Workshop* Create a small wall hanging art piece using natural materials. Ages 10 & up w/adult. Wednesday, Apr 12 • 5:30–7:30 pm Swallow Cli f Pav lion–Calu et Sag Rd/ Rte 3, Zest oI /a *ranJe Rd 96tK Ave Y World Mental Health Month Celebration Exercise and time in nature are proven ays to improve your mental health. Climb the stairs, join a guided walk, and explore ental health resources. In partnership ith Advocate Health Aurora. Tuesday, May 9 • 5–7 p S allo Cli f Pavilion–Calumet Sag Rd/ Rte 3, Zest oI /a *ranJe Rd 96tK Ave “Check-Out” Nature Field guides, binoculars, scavenger hunt and litter pick-up materials available to check out for free! Saturday, May 13 • Noon–4 pm Wolf Road Woods–Wolf Rd, south of 95th St Archery Learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 & up. Equipment provided. Wednesday, May 31 • 4–6 pm Cherry Hill Woods–S Willow Springs Rd, north of McCarthy Rd • Chicago 27 SOUTHWEST