Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Summer Brochure
A SOUTHWEST SAGAWAU *Registration required for events with asterisk. 630-257-2045 Dragonflies: Nature’s Airshow* Watch the dragon ies acrobatic display at the CCC Quarry. Includes a moderate 1-mile hike to the CCC Quarry. Ages 12 & up. Sunday, Jul 2 • 1 pm Butterfly Hike* 1-mi. Learn how to spot butter ies on a trail hike. Thursday, Jul 6 • 1 pm Naturalist Choice A naturalist will lead a program based on what nature is presenting now. Saturday, Jul 8 • 1 pm Tree Identification* Learn about tree identi cation followed by a trail walk. Ages 12 & up Sunday, Jul 9 • 10 am Monarch Drop-in Bring your questions about what plants support caterpillars and adult butter ies. Drop-in located along paved surface. Tuesday, Jul 11 • 10 am National Moth Week: Morning Moths* Celebrate and learn about moths. Ages 12 & up. Sunday, Jul 23 • 9 am AUGUST Songs of Summer* Enjoy the songs of echoing cicadas on a guided walk. Saturday, Aug 5 • 1 pm Rise & Shine, Hummingbirds* Learn about hummingbirds as we watch them wake from their nightly torpor. Wednesday, Aug 9; Saturday, Aug 12; Sunday, Aug 13 • 7 am The Hum about Hummingbirds* Learn about these fascinating avian jewels at an indoor presentation. Ages 12 & up. Sunday, Aug 6 • 1 pm Hummingbird Sit Sit in for a relaxed hummingbird Q&A session while watching the hummingbirds at the feeders. Wednesday, Aug 2; Sunday, Aug 20 • 10 am ENTICE Workshop: Illinois Birds for Junior High and High School Teachers* In partnership with Illinois Department of Natural Resources, this workshop will focus on the ecology of birds and eld techniques to bring birds into your classroom. CPDUs available. Register at enticeworkshops.com Wednesday, Jun 21 • 9 am–3 pm Field Botany-Teacher Workshop* In partnership with Illinois Science Teaching Association, attend a workshop on local eld botany that can be brought back to the classroom. Register at sagawau @ cookcountyil.gov 17 ISBE approved PD hours. Tuesday, Jul 18–Thursday, Jul 20 9:30 am–2:30 pm Hummingbird Fest Join us for activities, viewing, and demos of how the birds are banded for tracking and research. Sunday, Aug 19 • 9 am–2 pm fpdcc.com 31A SOUTH EST SAGAWAU *Registration required for events with asterisk. 630-257-2045 Signs of Spring* How do plants and animals respond to the longer days? Join us for a trail hike looking for signs of spring’s arrival. Sunday, Apr 2 • 1 pm Te n Exploration D y: Bird Banding Bird banding is a scienti c method of studying birds. Drop-in and visit the banders to learn more. Weather d penden . Teens encouraged to attend. Satur Apr 8 • 9 a –Noon The Winds that Control the Weather Winds move weather on a pl net ry scale. Tune into Sagawau’s Facebook page to learn about wind and how these forces change the weather. Sunday, Apr 9 • 1 pm (Facebook Live) Earth Day Restoration Weekend-Garlic Mustard Pull* Celebrate Earth Day by welcoming back native plants and wildlife by pulling invasive garlic mustard. Friday, Apr 21; Saturday, Apr 22 9:30–11:30 am The Chickadee Introducing the black-capped chickadee! Learn about this seed-cracking, year- round resident. Sunday, Apr 23 • 1 pm MAY Worl Migratory Bird Day Celebrate bird migration by learning how water effects bird life. Learn simple steps you can do to preserve water and protect birds. Saturday, May 13• 9 am–2 pm Wildflower Walk* Spend your weekend enjoying wild owers. Join us for a wild ower walk. Saturday, May 20 • 1 pm Wildflower Art* Learn to artistically capture the beauty and details f plants with drawing and painting techniqu s. Ages 12 & up. Sunday, M y 21 • 1 m fpdc .com 31
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