Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Summer Brochure

• Chicago Southwest Northwest North Central South ZONE KEY Get your CICADA ON! MagiCicada Fest Celebrate the biggest party in 17 years! Make some noise with Brood XIII as you enjoy scheduled walks, presentations, exhibits, and crafts. Saturday, Jun 15 • 10 am–3 pm Sagawau Environmental Learning Center 12545 West 111th St, Lemont, IL 60439 For information call, 630.257.2045. For more cicada-themed events go to fpdcc.com/events. fpdcc.com Queer Family Day Celebrate love and inclusion with nature play, games, art and more! Saturday, Jun 29 • 11 am–2 pm Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center, S Western Ave and W 87th St, Chicago PRIDE Walk Celebrate Pride Month with a naturalist- led nature walk. LGBTQ2S+ people, family, friends and allies welcome. Saturday, Jun 29 • 1pm Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Rd, Barrington FEATURED EVENTS 23 CENTRAL Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) WHERE TO FIND ME: Forests, grasslands and wetlands FUN FACT: Both males and females show stunning patches of vibrant yellow feathers. Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) FUN FACT: This bird of prey is the smallest falcon in North America. WHERE TO FIND ME: Grasslands American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) WHERE TO FIND ME: Forests FUN FACT: With a sweet tooth, this songbird enjoys fruits and flower nectar. Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) WHERE TO FIND ME: Open water FUN FACT: This tiny duck nests in old holes made by woodpeckers. WHERE TO FIND ME: Wetlands and open water FUN FACT: This duck nests in existing tree cavities or in elevated hum n-mad n st boxes. 23 • Chicago Southwest Northwest North Central South ZONE KEY Get your CICADA ON! MagiCicada Fest Celebrate the biggest party in 17 years! Make some noise with Brood XIII as you enjoy scheduled walks, presentations, exhibits, and crafts. Saturday, Jun 15 • 10 am–3 pm Sagawau Environmental Learning Center 12545 West 111th St, Lemont, IL 60439 For information call, 630.257.2045. For more cica da-themed events go to fpdcc.com/events. fpdcc.co m Queer Family Day Celebrate love and inclusion with nature play, games, art and more! Saturday, Jun 29 • 11 am–2 pm Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center, S Western Ave and W 87th St, Chicago PRIDE Walk Celebrate Pride Month with a naturalist- led nature walk. LGB Q2S+ people, family, friends and llies welcome. Saturday, Jun 29 • 1pm Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Rd, Barrington FEATURED EVENTS 23