Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Spring Brochure

A SOUTHWEST SAGAWAU *Registration required for events with asterisk. 630-257-2045 Animal Track Hunt* Whose tracks are in the mud? Join us for the hunt and learn about tracks along the trails. Sunday, Apr 7 • 1 pm ENTICE Workshop: The Wonderful World of Lichens* In partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, explore the world of lichens by learning about this symbiotic partnership. Learn ways to identify lichens and how lichens can be incorporated into your classroom. PD hours available. Register at enticeworkshops.com . Saturday, Apr 13 • 9 am–3 pm Accessible Wildflower Walk* This leisurely walk will highlight wildflowers along a paved driveway. Sunday, Apr 14 • 1 pm Wildflower Walk* Enjoy a hike to look for wildflowers while learning how to identify these ephemeral beauties. Saturday, Apr 20; Sunday, May 12 • 1 pm Fantastic Ferns* Join us for a discussion and short walk to investigate this fascinating group of vascular plants. Ages 18 & up. Sunday, Apr 21 • 1 pm Ecological Restoration: Garlic Mustard Pull Celebrate Earth Day by welcoming back native plants and wildlife by pulling invasive garlic mustard. Monday, Apr 22 • 9:30–11:30 am MAY Book Discussion: Conversations with Birds* Enjoy a shared love of reading and birds as we discuss this book by Priyanka Kumar. Saturday, May 4 • 1 pm Bird Banding Banding at Sagawau is beginning its 27th year. See birds up close while learning about this scientific study method. Sun, May 5 • 10 am–Noon World Migratory Bird Day Celebrate migratory birds and watch bird banding demonstrations while learning how insects affect bird populations. Saturday, May 11 • 9 am–2 pm Welcome Back, Cicadas! Welcome brood 13 of periodical cicadas. We will search for their emergence holes and learn how to identify good cicada trees. Saturday, May 18 • 1–3 pm Periodical Cicadas: Special Exhibit Periodical cicadas return to Northeastern Illinois. This special exhibit will help answer your buzzing questions about periodical cicadas. Daily, May 19–June 30 fpdcc.com Periodical Cicada (cropped), by Fidencio Marbella 31A SOUTHWEST SAGAWAU *Registration required for events with asterisk. 630-257-2045 Animal Track Hunt* Whose tracks are in the mud? Join us for the hunt and learn about tracks along the trails. Sunday, Apr 7 • 1 pm ENTICE Workshop: The Wonderful World of Lichens* In partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, explore the world of lichens by learning about this symbiotic partnership. Learn ways to identify lichens and how lichens can be incorporated into your classroom. PD hours available. Register at enticeworkshops.com. Saturday, Apr 13 • 9 am–3 pm Accessible Wildflower Walk* This leisurely walk will highlight wildflowers along a paved driveway. Sunday, Apr 14 • 1 pm Wildflower Walk* Enjoy a hike to look for wildflowers while learning how to identify these ephemeral beauties. Saturday, Apr 20; Sunday, May 12 • 1 pm Fantastic Ferns* Join us for a discussion and short walk to investigate this fascinating group of vascular plants. Ages 18 & up. Sunday, Apr 21 • 1 pm Ecological Restoration: Garlic Mustard Pull Celebrate Earth Day by welcoming back native plants and wildlife by pulling invasive garlic mustard. Monday, Apr 22 • 9:30–11:30 am MAY Book Discussion: Conversations with Birds* Enjoy a shared love of reading and birds as we discuss this book by Priyanka Kumar. Saturday, May 4 • 1 pm Bird Banding Banding at Sagawau is beginning its 27th year. See birds up close while learning about this scientific study method. Sun, May 5 • 10 am–Noon World Migratory Bird Day Celebrate migratory birds and watch bird banding demonstrations while learning how insects affect bird populations. Saturday, May 11 • 9 am–2 pm Welcome Back, Cicadas! Welcome brood 13 of periodical cicadas. We will search for their emergence holes and learn how to identify good cicada trees. Saturday, May 18 • 1–3 pm Periodical Cicadas: Special Exhibit Periodical cicadas return to Northeastern Illinois. This special exhibit will help answer your buzzing questions about periodical cicadas. Daily, May 19–June 30 fpdc .com Periodical Cicada (cropped), by Fidencio Marbella 31 A SOUTHWEST SAGAWAU *Registration required for events with asterisk. 630-257-2045 Animal Track Hunt* Whose tracks are in the mud? Join us for the hunt and learn about tracks along the trails. Sunday, Apr 7 • 1 pm ENTICE Workshop: The Wonderful World of Lichens* In partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, explore the world of lichens by learning about this symbiotic partnership. Learn ways to identify lichens and how lichens can be incorporated into your classroom. PD hours available. Register at enticeworkshops.com. Saturda y, Apr 13 • 9 am–3 pm Accessible Wildflower Walk* This leisurely walk will highlight wildflowers along a paved driveway. Sunday, Apr 14 • 1 pm Wildflower Walk* Enjoy a hike to look for wildflowers while learning how to identify these ephemeral beauties. Saturd y, Apr 20; Sunday, May 12 • 1 pm Fantastic Ferns* Join us for a discussion and short walk to investigate this fascinating group of vascular plants. Ages 18 & up. S nday, Apr 21 • 1 pm Ecological Restoration: Garlic Mustard Pull Celebrate Earth Day by welcoming back native plants and wildlife by pulling invasive garlic mustard. Monday, Apr 22 • 9:30–11:30 am MAY Book Discussion: Conversations with Birds* Enjoy a shared love of reading and birds as we discuss this book by Priyanka Kumar. S turday, May 4 • 1 pm Bird Banding Banding at Sagawau is beginning its 27th year. See birds up close while learning about this scientific study method. Sun, May 5 • 10 am–Noon World Migratory Bird Day Celebrate migratory birds and watch bird banding demonstrations while learning how insects affect bird populations. Saturday, May 11 • 9 am–2 pm Welcome Back, Cicadas! Welcome brood 13 of periodical cicadas. We will search for their emergence holes and learn how to identify good cicada trees. Saturday, May 18 • 1–3 pm Periodical Cicadas: Special Exhibit Periodical cicadas return to Northeastern Illinois. This special exhibit will help answer your buzzing questions about periodical cicadas. Daily, May 19–June 30 fpdcc.com Periodical Cicada (cropped), by Fidencio Marbella 31