Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Spring Brochure

738Thatcher Ave, River Forest, 708-366-6530 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission Thursdays In the Field -Drop In Join IL Ext. Master Naturalists for fun nature- and inquiry-based activities Thursdays • 2:30–4:30 pm Apr 18: Spring is Sprung May 16: In a Child’s Garden Morning Bird Walks* Saturdays, Apr 27, May 18 • 8 am MARCH “Mysteries of Animal Migration” Talk* Explore what scientists know about animal migration. Ages 18 & up. Sunday, Mar 3 • 2 pm Zoo Adventure Passport! (ZAP!): Conservation Science Adventures Explore through play-based learning and discovery. In collaboration with Brookfield Zoo. Saturday, Mar 9 • 1–2:30 pm Maple Tree Tapping Walk* Learn the history of tapping and tap a maple tree. Taste fresh sap and maple syrup. Family program. Sun, Mar 10 • 10 am or 2 pm Marzanna Craft for Kids -in Polish* Poznaj Słowia ń sk ą tradycj ę witania wiosny i stwórz własn ą “Marzann ę ”. Wst ę p wolny, rejestracja pod numerem 708-366-6530. Program dla dzieci do lat 12 w towarzystwie opiekuna. Saturday, Mar 16 • 1 pm THROUGHOUT the SEASON Wellness Walks* Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up. Thatcher Woods, 8030 Chicago Ave, River Forest Saturdays, Mar 2, 16; Apr 6, 20; May 4, 18 1 pm Senior Fitness Walks* Thatcher Woods, 8030 Chicago Ave, River Forest Wednesdays, Mar 6, 20; Apr 3, 17; May 1, 15 • 9 am Birdhouse Building Contest Build a creative, functional birdhouse. We’ll hang it up where visitors will vote on their favorite. More information at fpdcc.com . Entries accepted Mar 15–May 15 “Bone” Appétit -Drop In Learn about our outdoor resident animals during feeding time. Sundays, Mar 17, May 19 • 3 pm Spring Festival Celebrate springtime at Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve! Enjoy interactive programs, kids’ tree climb, guided wildflower walks, bird banding, kid’s nature crafts, gardening info and much more! Sunday, May 5 • Noon–3 pm SPECIAL EVENT 24 738Thatcher Ave, River Forest, 708-366-6530 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Ground : 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission Thursdays In the Field -Drop In Join IL Ext. Master Naturalists for fun nature- and inquiry-based activities Thursdays • 2:30–4:30 pm Apr 18: Spring is Sprung May 16: In a Child’s Garden Morning Bird Walks* Saturdays, Apr 27, May 18 • 8 am MARCH “Mysteries of Animal Migration” Talk* Explore what scientists know about animal migration. Ages 18 & up. Sunday, Mar 3 • 2 pm Zoo Adventure Passport! (ZAP!): Conservation Science Adventures Explore through play-based learning and discovery. In collaboration with Brookfield Zoo. Saturday, Mar 9 • 1–2:30 pm Maple Tree Tapping Walk* Learn the history of tapping and tap a maple tree. Taste fresh sap and maple syrup. Family program. Sun, Mar 10 • 10 am or 2 pm Marzanna Craft for Kids -in Polish* Poznaj Słowia ń sk ą tradycj ę witania wiosny i stwórz własn ą “Marzann ę ”. Wst ę p wolny, rejestracja pod numerem 708-366-6530. Program dla dzieci do lat 12 w towarzystwie opiekuna. Saturday, Mar 16 • 1 pm THROUGHOUT the SEASON Wellness Walks* Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up. Thatcher Woods, 8030 Chicago Ave, River Forest Saturdays, Mar 2, 16; Apr 6, 20; May 4, 18 1 pm Senior Fitness Walks* Thatcher Woods, 8030 Chicago Ave, River Forest Wednesdays, Mar 6, 20; Apr 3, 17; May 1, 15 • 9 am Birdhouse Building Contest Build a creative, functional birdhouse. We’ll hang it up where visitors will vote on their favorite. More information at fpdcc.com. Entries accepted Mar 15–May 15 “Bone” Appétit -Drop In Learn about our outdoor resident animals during feeding time. Sundays, Mar 17, May 19 • 3 pm Spring Festival Celebrate springtime at Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve! Enjoy interactive programs, kids’ tree climb, guided wildflower walks, bird banding, kid’s nature crafts, gardening info and much more! Sunday, May 5 • Noon–3 pm SPECIAL EVENT 24