Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Spring Brochure

South Zone THROUGHOUT the SEASON Open Nature Play Day Bring your little ones for open nature play time and help them connect with nature. Enjoy stories, art and exploration each time. Wednesdays, Mar–May • 10 am–1 pm Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center S Western Ave & W 87th St, Chicago Bird Walk Join a naturalist as we explore while looking for migrating and resident birds. Limited supply of binoculars available for lending. Wednesdays, Apr and May • 8 am Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center S Western Ave & W 87th St, Chicago Bird Walks Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. All walks begin at 8 am. Saturdays, Mar 25 & May 27 Thursdays, Apr 13 & May 18 Eggers Grove–E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago Saturday, Apr 29 %XrnKaP 3rairie²( 139tK St S Manistee Ave Burnham MARCH Open Music Jam Bring your instrument and create music with your community. All instruments and music types are welcome. Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion–S Western Ave, soXtK oI : 3rd St CKiFaJo Saturday, Mar 25 • 11 am–2 pm BE A BETTER BIRDER Field ID* Field test the skills you have learned virtually out in the preserves. Only open to those who have completed Be a Better Birder: Intro to Bird ID. Register at: FPCCFieldID .eventbrite.com Saturday, Mar 11 • 8 am Eggers Grove–E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago Birding and Technology* Join us to learn about technology that can be used to enhance your birding experience. Register at: FPCCBirdandTech .eventbrite.com Virtual Via Zoom Thursday, Mar 24 • 6 pm Intermediate Bird ID* Step up your birding game by learning how to identify the complexities of birds. Register at: be-a-better-birder- intermediate-id.eventbrite.com Virtual Via Zoom Apr 27 • 6 pm Tips for Learning to Identify Bird Sounds* Learn the skills needed to begin identifying local bird sounds. Register at: be-a-better-birder-tips-for- sound.eventbrite.com . Virtual Via Zoom May 25 • 6 pm 32