Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Summer Brochure

SUMMER CAMPS Gone Fishin’ Day Camp* Join in on learning about fish, making crafts and fishing. On the second day, we will go fishing at a local lake. Ages 7–12; $20/child. Thursday, Jun 13 & Friday, Jun 14 Thursday, Jun 27 & Friday, Jun 28 9:30 am–Noon Nature Explorer Camp* Discover the plants and animals of the Preserves through exploration, games and crafts. Ages 7–11; $30/child. Tuesday, Jun 18–Thursday, Jun 20 9:30 am–Noon THROUGHOUT the SEASON Wee Wandering Wednesdays A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3–6 w/adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a first come, first served basis starting at 9:30 am. Wednesdays, Jun 5, Jul 10, Aug 7 • 10 am Nature Play-Date Join other families in our nature play area for fun and socializing. Wednesdays, Jul 24, Aug 14 • 9–11 am Teen Hiking Meet-up* Hang out with other teens while socializing and learning about nature. Saturdays, Jul 6, Aug 17 • 1 pm Nature Table Examine seasonal objects and specimens with a naturalist. Saturdays, Jun 8, Aug 10 • 1–3 pm Crabtree Gyotaku* Join us for a brief presentation and create your own masterpiece using the traditional Japanese art form of printing fish. Ages 7–12 w/adult. Thursday, Jun 6; Saturday, Jul 13 • 10 am Explore the Forest Celebrate everything the Forest Preserves has to offer through animal encounters, arts & crafts, recreation, and much more at this special event! Sunday, Jun 2 • 11 am–3 pm JUNE Frog Frenzy* Hear who is croaking in the night. Ages 7 & up. Friday, Jun 7 • 7:30 pm Rainbow Families Celebrate Pride Month and learn about different types of family arrangements in the animal kingdom. Saturday, Jun 15 • 1 pm 3 Stover Rd, Barrington, 847-381-6592 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission 12 THROUGHOUT the SEASON Explore Nature Play Build forts and climb a spider web as you explore a 3-acre nature play area. Open Every Day Wee Wandering Wednesdays A special program for little naturalists. Tickets on a first come, first served basis starting at 9:30 am. Ages 3–6 w/adult. Wednesdays, Mar 6, 20; Apr 3, 17; May 1, 15 10 am Community Science: Frog Monitoring* Learn about frog calls, then listen to them on a walk. Ages 10 & up. Friday, Mar 22 • 7 pm Friday, May 17 • 8 pm MARCH Women Naturalists Celebrate Women’s History Month on a spring stroll discussing inspiring women who impacted our natural world. Saturday, Mar 2 • 1 pm Buckthorn Busters Help us improve biodiversity and remove invasive plants. Outdoor work clothing required. Sunday, Mar 3 • 1–3 pm Star Watch & Walk * Star light, star bright, soak in the sounds and s ars t Crabtree tonight. Saturday, Mar 9 • 6 pm Selfie Scavenger Hunt for Teens Drop in for a fun and unique scavenger hunt while discovering fascinating plants and animals. Sunday, Mar 10 • Noon–3 pm Crabtree History Table perienc the p st and present of our site through di cussion and interaction. unday, Mar 17 • 1 pm Muddy Paws Walk Let’s search the muddy trails to identify what other animals are using them. Saturday, Mar 23 • 1 pm Micro-Safari, Part II The microscopic adventure through Crabtree’s waters continues. Saturday, Mar 30 • 1 pm APRIL Thursdays at Sulky Pond Bring your own or borrow our optics to observe and record what birds are winging in. Thursdays in Apr • 8–10 am Prime Real Estate Watch our stewardship of cavity nesting bir s, then observe tree swallows compete for their homes. Sunday, Apr 7 • 1 pm 3 Stover Rd, Barrington, 847-381-6592 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Frid ys, Grou ds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission Addition l Northwest Birding Events -page 10 12