Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Spring Brochure

THROUGHOUT the SEASON I am a Scientist Tools provided. Ages 4–5 w/adult. Wednesdays, Mar 1, Apr 5 & May 3 • 10 am S.E.N.I.O.R.S. Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Ages 55 & up. Thursdays, Mar 9, Apr 13, May 11 • 10 am R.I.P. Stewardship Remove Invasive Plants with bowsaws or loppers. Tools, gloves and a snack provided. Ages 15 & up. Saturdays, Mar 11, Apr 8 & May 13 10 am–Noon Moon Walk Let the full moon be our guide and walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world. Tuesday, Mar 7 • 7:30 pm Wednesday, Apr 5 • 8:30 pm Friday, May 5 • 9 pm Calling Frog Survey Use your sense of hearing to identify which frogs are calling. Saturday, Apr 1 • 7:15–9:45 pm Sunday, Apr 23 • 7:30–9:45 pm Noche de Ranas* Wednesday, May 10 • 8–10:15 pm Yoga in the Woods Enjoy an all-levels yoga class with certi ed instructor, Maura. Bring a yoga mat/beach towel & water. Ages 18 & up. Sundays, Mar 26, Apr 30 & May 21 10–11 am Sunrise Walks Come join us for a “before hours” walk to experience the dawning of a new day. Thursdays, Mar 16, Apr 20 • 6:30 am; & May 18 • 5:45 am Women’s Wilderness Walk Celebrate Women’s History Month with a guided walk and learn about many of the women who helped shape the environmental conservation movement. All ages. Sunday, Mar 12 • 10 am Teen Exploration Day: Salamanders in the Spotlight Learn about the ecology of salamanders and search for these amazing amphibians. Ages 13–17 w/guardian. Friday, Mar 17 • 6–8 pm 9800 Willow Springs Rd,WillowSprings,708-839-6897 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission 28