Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Spring Brochure

THROUGHOUT the SEASON I am a Scientist Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, and make discoveries. Ages 4 & up w/adult. Wednesdays, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 1 • 10 am R.I.P. Stewardship Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Supplies pro- vided. Ages 17 & up. Saturdays, Mar 9, Apr 13, May 11 10 am–Noon Sunrise Walks Join us for a “before hours” walk to experience the dawning of a new day. Sunday, Mar 10 • 6:45 am Sunday, Apr 14 • 5:45 am Sunday, May 12 • 5:15 am S.E.N.I.O.R.S. Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Ages 55 & up. Thursdays, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9 • 10 am Mental Health Tune-Ups Help raise awareness of the importance of mental health while benefiting from time spent in nature. Sundays, Mar 17, Apr 21, May 19 • Noon Nature’s Art Box Join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3–6 w/adult. Wednesdays, Mar 20, Apr 24, May 15 10:30 am Yoga All-levels indoor yoga class with certified instructor, Maura. Ages 18 & up. Sundays, Mar 24, Apr 28, May 19•10–11 am Cub Scout Adventure Series Programs will address content required to achieve varying levels of nature-related cub scout adventures. Sundays • 2–3:30 pm Mar 24: Wolf Level Apr 28: Bear Level May 26: Webelos Level Early Morning Bird Walk Join us in search of migrating birds. Bring binoculars; limited pairs to lend. Saturdays, Apr 27, May 4, May 11, May 18 8:30 am MARCH Ambassador Animals Learn what, why and how staff feed the animal ambassadors at the nature center. Saturday, Mar 2 • 1–2:30 pm National Girl Scout Birthday Enjoy an evening walk through the woods. Open to all levels of Girl Scout Troops. Tuesday, Mar 12 • 7–8:30 pm 9800 Willow Springs Rd,WillowSprings,708-839-6897 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission SedgeWren 28