Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Summer Brochure
*Registration required at least 2 days in advance of the events marked with asterisk. 708-366-6530 CENTRAL TRAILSIDE fpdcc.com Nesting Bird Walk* Led by Chicago Audubon’s John Elliott. Saturday, Jun 10 • 8 am Father’s Day Family Nature Walk* Join us to explore the scenic trails around the Museum, learning about wildlife fathers. Family walk. Sunday, Jun 18 • 10:30 am Welcome Summer Walk* Join us for a casual walk on our trails to enjoy the sights and sounds of early summer. Family program. Sunday, Jun 25 • 10:30 am JULY Amazing Animal Skulls -Drop in. Touch and then ID animal skulls and learn how local animals are adapted for their diet and habitat. Sunday, Jul 2 • 1–3 pm Sunset Walk* Join us for an evening walk in the woods as the sun sets and the re ies ash. Family program. Friday, Jul 7 • 8 pm Bird Painting Step-By-Step: Baltimore Oriole* Sketch and paint a Baltimore oriole on a 9x12 canvas. Materials provided. In English and Spanish. Ages 13 & up. $5/person. For all skill levels. Friday, Jul 14 • 1–3 pm Hooray for Herons* Join for a short talk and a walk to see herons and other birds. Ages 18 & up. Sunday, Jul 16 • 9 am High Summer Nature Walk* Join us for a guided hike to experience summer in the gardens and woods. Family program. Saturday, Jul 22 • 10:30 am Pond Dip Discovery* Who lives on and below the water? Let’s dip our nets and scoop up our discoveries! Ages 5–12 w/adult. Saturday, Jul 29 • 10:30 am AUGUST Summer Blooms Walk* Ages 18 & up. Sunday, Aug 6 • 10:30 am Nature Sketching Workshop* Grow your skills in art and observation. All skill levels. Ages 13 & up. Saturday, Aug 12 • 10:30 am Bird Painting Step-By-Step: Blue Jay* Sketch and paint a blue jay on a 9x12 canvas. Materials, guidance provided. All skill levels. Ages 13 & up. $5/person. Friday, Aug 18 • 1–3 pm Parent/Child Woodland Ramble* Explore the secrets of the woods as we look for cool plants and creatures great and small! Saturday, Aug 19 • 10:30 am Bird Migration and More Walk* Walk and view birds and other animals that migrate from or through our area. Ages 18 & up. Sunday, Aug 20 • 8 am Colors of the Forest – Natural Dyes* Hands-on class teaching the traditional uses of plants and trees as dyes. In partnership with Trickster Gallery as part of a botanical photography exhibit at Trailside. Ages 18 & up. Saturday, Aug 26 • 10:30 am 25 *Registration required at least 2 days in advance of the events marked with asterisk. 708-366-6530 CENTRAL TRAILSIDE fpdcc.com Topienie Marzanny Pomó ż nam prz ę pedzi ć Zim ę i powitac Wiosn ę . Zapraszamy na topienie Marz nny z Trailside Museum of Natural History. Program in Polish. Sunday, Mar 19 • 1:30 pm Block Print Wo kshop* Enjoy the easy and creative art of carving, i king a d printing your own block prints of a plant or animal. All instruction and materials provided. Ages 9 & up. Sunday, Mar 26 • 1 pm Teen Exploration D y: The Botany of Zelda* Learn how the ctional plants of Hyrule Forest connect to native plant species of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Come have fun with botany inspired by the Nintendo game Zelda. Ages 12 & up. Wed esd y, Mar 30 • 1 pm APRIL Living with Wildlife -Drop-In Drop by for a casual discussion to learn about wildlife you may nd in your backyard or neighborhood, what brought them there, and what to do about it! Saturday, Apr 1 • 10 am–Noon Bird Painting Workshop Step-by-Step* Sketch and paint a 9x12 canvas of a nuthatch using acrylic paints. For both beginners and more experienced artists. All materials provided; $5/person/ workshop. Ages 15 & up. Friday, Apr 14 • 1–3 pm Celebrate Earth Day Activities There are many things you can do to celebrate our beautiful planet Earth. Help us plant a tree, make your very own bird feeder to bring home, pick up litter, and create recycled material art. Drop-in program for kids and families. Saturday, Apr 22 • 10 am–Noon Spring Has Sprung Nature Walk* Walk with us as we take in the beautiful sights and sounds of spring in the Preserve. Ages: 18 & up adults Sunday, Apr 23 • 1:30 pm MAY Garlic Mustard Removal Workday* Join us as we learn about and remove this invasive plant species around the Museum. For interested teens and adults; gloves and bags provided. Saturday, May 13 • 10:30 am Wildflower Sketching Workshop* Join in a short nature walk to sketch blooming wild owers. For all skill levels; materials provided. Ages 13 & up. Sunday, May 14 • 10:30 am Spring Nature Walk* Join a naturalist for a casual walk as we take in the sights, sounds and scent of spring in our trails surrounding Trailside. Dress for rough, muddy trails. Ages: 18 & up. Saturday, May 27 • 10:30 am SedgeWren SedgeWren 25 *Registration required at least 2 days in advance of the events marked with asterisk. CENTRAL TRAILSIDE fpdcc.co Topienie Marzanny Pomó ż nam p z ę p dzi ć Zim ę i powitac Wi sn ę . Zapraszamy na topienie Marzanny z Trailsi e Museum of Natural History. Program in Polish. Sunday, Mar 19 • 1:30 pm Block P int Workshop* Enjoy the easy and creative art of carving, inki g and printi g your own block prints a plant or animal. All instruction and materials provided. Ages 9 & up. Sunday, Mar 26 • 1 pm Teen Exploration Day: The Botany of Zelda* Le r how the ctional plants of Hyrule Forest connect to native plant species of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Come have fun with botany inspired by the Nintendo game Zelda. Ages 12 & up. Wed esday, Mar 30 • 1 p APRIL Living with Wildlife -Drop-In Drop by for a casual discussion to learn about wildlife you may nd in your ba ky r or neighborhood, what brought them there, and wh t to do about it! Saturday, Apr 1 • 10 am–Noon Bird Paintin Workshop Step-by-Step* Sketch and paint a 9x12 canvas of a n th tch using acrylic paints. For both beginners and more experienced artists. All materials provided; $5/person/ Celebrate Earth Day Activities There are many thi gs you can do to celebrate our beautiful planet Earth. Help us plant a tree, make your very own bird feeder to bring home, pick up litter, and create recycl d material art. Drop-in program for kids and families. Saturday, Apr 22 • 10 am–Noon Spring Has Sprung Nature Walk* Walk with us as we take in the beautiful sights and sounds of spring in the Preserve. Ages: 18 & up adults Sunday, Apr 23 • 1:30 pm MAY Garlic Mustard Removal Workday* Join us as we learn about and remove this invasive plant species around the Museum. F i terested teens and adults; g ves and bags provided. Saturday, May 13 • 10:30 am Wildflower Sketching Workshop* Join in a short nature walk to sketch blooming wild owers. For all skill levels; ma erials provided. Ages 13 & up. Sunday, May 14 • 10:30 am Spring Nature Walk* Join a naturalist for a casual walk as we take in the sights, sounds and scent of spring in our trails surrounding Trailside. Dress for rough, muddy trails. Ages: 18 & up. Saturday, May 27 • 10:30 am SedgeWren SedgeWren
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