Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Summer Brochure

A RIVER TRAIL NORTH *Registration required for events with an asterisk. Please call (847) 824-8360 for more information or registration. 19 JUNE The Un-buried Treasure Hunt Pick up a treasure map then decode the clues along the trails to find the un-buried treasure. Sunday, Jun 16 • 11 am–2 pm Campfire Stories* Enjoy the lingering daylight on the longest day of the year with stories, songs and s’mores around the campfire. $5/person; registration required by 6/18. Thursday, Jun 20 • 7:30 pm Serpent Safari A program all about snakes. Sunday, Jun 23 • 1:30 pm JULY Animal Encounter Join us for an up-close look at one of our ambassador animals. Thursday, Jul 4 • 1:30 pm Bug-a-Palooza Learn about the amazing diversity of insects as we catch and release them. Sunday, Jul 14 • 1:30 pm Sunset Walk* Some of our local wildlife begin their day just as the sun begins to set. Learn about these animals and more on a guided walk. $5/person; Registration required by 7/16. Thursday, Jul 18 • 7:30 pm AUGUST Bat Chat* Learn about these fascinating creatures while watching them over the river. Registration required by 7/30. Thursday, Aug 1 • 8 pm Morning Mugs with a Naturalist Nature conversations with a naturalist. BYO-mug and we’ll provide the beverages. Sunday, Aug 11 • 8:30–10 am Wildlife Connections Stop by the visitor center to learn about animals from the residents of Misericordia-Heart of Mercy. Tuesdays • 10:30 am–Noon A RIVER TRAIL NORTH *Registration required at least 2 days in advance of the events marked with asterisk. 847-824-8360 19 MARCH Sap’s Rising* Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple syrup making. Saturdays, Mar 2, 9, 16 10:30 am or 1:30 pm Sundays, Mar 3, 10 10:30 am or 1:30 pm Bucket Bug Hunt Walk through our sugar bush to learn about early spring insects. Sunday, Mar 24 • 1:30 pm The Unburied Treasure Hunt Pick up a treasure map then decode the clues onsite. Sunday, Mar 31 • 11 am–2 pm APRIL Build a Beehouse Workshop* Support your gardens by building a beehouse for local native pollinators. Sunday, Apr 7 • 1 pm GPS Scavenger Hunt* Learn about and participate in a technology-inspired scavenger hunt. Sunday, Apr 14 • 11 am, 12:30 pm or 2 pm Conservation@Home: No M w May Talk Learn how d laying you spring cle n-up can h lp backyard conservation. Sunday, Apr 21 • 1:30 pm Nature at Night* Explore the world of nature after the sun sets. $5/person. Regi tration and payment required by 4/24. Friday, Apr 26 • 7:30 pm Spring Stroll A walk to highlight the signs of spring. Sund y, Apr 28 • 1:30 pm MAY Fro Frenzy r how to dress, act and live as a frog. Sunday, May 5 • 1:30 pm Migratory Bird Day Saturday, May 11 Birding Basics* • 10 am–Noon Learn the basics of bird watching. Ages 8 & up. Raptor Encounter • 1:30–2:30 pm Get up close with live birds of prey. Wildflower Walk* Learn about spring woodland wildflowers on a casual walk. Sunday, May 12 • 1:30 pm Night Hike* An evening walk to learn about nocturnal animals at River Trail. $5/person. Registration and payment required by 5/15. Friday, May 17 • 7:30 pm Spring Stroll A walk to highlight the signs of spring. Sunday, May 19 • 1:30 pm Animal Encounter Join our staff for a close-up look at one of our animals. Sunday & Monday, May 26 & 27 • 1:30 pm A RIVER TRAIL NORTH *Registratio req ire at least 2 days in dvance of the ev nts marked with asterisk. 847-824-8360 19 MARCH Sap’s Rising* Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple syrup making. Saturdays, Mar 2, 9, 16 10:30 am or 1:30 pm Sundays, Mar 3, 10 10:30 am or 1:30 pm Bucket Bug Hunt Walk through our sugar bush to learn about early spring insects. Sunday, Mar 24 • 1:30 pm The Unburied Treasure Hunt Pick up a treasure map then decode the clues onsite. Sunday, Mar 31 • 11 am–2 pm APRIL Build a Beehouse Workshop* Support your gardens by building a beehouse for local native pollinators. Su day, Apr 7 • 1 pm GPS Scavenger Hunt* Learn about and participate in a technology-inspired scavenger hunt. Sunday, Apr 14 • 11 am, 12:30 pm or 2 pm Conservation@Home: No Mow May Talk Learn how delaying your spring clean-up can help backyard conservation. Sunday, Apr 21 • 1:30 pm Nature at Night* Explore the world of nature after the sun sets. $5/person. Registration and payment required by 4/24. Friday, Apr 26 • 7:30 pm Spring Stroll A walk to highlight the signs of spring. Sunday, Apr 28 • 1:30 pm MAY Frog Frenzy Learn how to dress, act and live as a frog. Sund y, May 5 • 1:30 pm Migratory Bird Day Saturday, May 11 Birding Basics* • 10 am–Noon Learn the basics of bird watching. Ages 8 & up. Raptor Encounter • 1:30–2:30 pm Get up close with live birds of prey. Wildflower Walk* Learn about spring woodland wildflowers on a casual walk. Sunday, May 12 • 1:30 pm Night Hike* An evening walk to learn about nocturnal animals at River Trail. $5/person. Registration and payment required by 5/15. Friday, May 17 • 7:30 pm Spring Stroll A walk to highlight the signs of spring. Sunday, May 19 • 1:30 pm Animal Encounter Join our staff for a close-up look at one of our animals. Sunday & Monday, May 26 & 27 • 1:30 pm