Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Summer Brochure

738Thatcher Ave, River Forest, 708-366-6530 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission Gnome Hunt Pick up a sheet with clues to where the gnomes are hidden. Family program. Friday, Aug 9–Monday Sept 9 • 9 am–5 pm JUNE Senior Nature Collaging* Join local artist, Phyllis Frick, in making collages of plants, animals and landscapes. Ages 55 & up. Friday, Jun 7 • 10 am Nesting Bird Walk* Saturday, Jun 15 • 8 am Nature Book Club “Entangled Life” by M. Sheldrake Join us for a lively discussion of “Entangled Life” by Merlin Sheldrake, a book about fungi and forests. Ages 18 & up. Sign up at fppl.org/eventscal/list/ . Thursday, Jun 20 • 7 pm Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park Summer Pride Walk* Celebrate Pride month with a casual nature hike to enjoy the sights, sounds, and scents of early summer. Family program. Saturday, Jun 22 • 10:30 am THROUGHOUT the SEASON Birdhouse Building Contest Voting Every day from 9 am–5 pm Story Time in Polish* Program dla najmłodszych miłośników natury. Z pomocą znanych i lubianych wierszyków poznamy owady, ptaki i inne zwierzęta i poszukamy ich w lesie. Wstęp darmowy, rejestracja pod numerem: 708-366-6530. Tuesdays, Jun 4, Jul 2, Aug 6 • 10 am Thursdays In the Field Connect to nature through fun inquiry- based activities. Different theme/ activities each month. Drop in. Thursdays, Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 15, 10 am–Noon Stories in the Forest Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0–5 w/adult. Drop in. Thursdays, Jun 20, 27; Jul 11, 18, 25; Aug 1, 8 • 10–10:30 am Kid’s Nature Art Workshops* Join Little Bits Workshop for creative fun as we observe nature, draw, paint, or sculpt. Instruction, materials provided. Ages 8-12. Fee: $3/session. Wednesdays, Jul 24 & 31, Aug 7 • 2–4 pm 24 738Thatcher Ave, River Forest, 708-366-6530 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission Thursdays In the Field -Drop In Join IL Ext. Master Naturalists for fun nat re- and inquiry-based activities Thursdays • 2:30–4:30 pm Apr 18: Spring is Sprung May 16: In a Child’s Garden Morning Bird Wa ks* Saturd ys, Apr 27, May 18 • 8 am MARCH “Mysteries of Animal Migration” Talk* Explore what scientists know about animal migration. Ages 18 & up. Sunday, Mar 3 • 2 pm Zoo Adventure Passport! (ZAP!): Conservation Science Adventures Explore through play-based learning and discovery. In collaboration with Brookfield Z oo. Saturday, Mar 9 • 1–2:30 pm Maple Tree Tapping Walk* Learn the history of tapping and tap a maple tree. Taste fresh sap and maple syrup. Family program. Sun, Mar 10 • 10 am or 2 pm Marzanna Craft for Kids -in Polish* Pozn j Słowia ń sk ą tradycj ę witania wiosny i stwórz własn ą “Marzann ę ”. Wst ę p wolny, rejestracja pod numerem 708-366-6530. Program dla dzieci do lat 12 w towarzystwie opiekuna. Saturday, Mar 16 • 1 pm THROUGHOUT the SEASON Wellness Walks* Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up. Thatcher Woods, 8030 Chicago Ave, River Forest Saturdays, Mar 2, 16; Apr 6, 20; May 4, 18 1 pm Senior Fitness Walks* Thatcher Woods, 8030 Chicago Ave, River Forest Wednesdays, Mar 6, 20; Apr 3, 17; May 1, 15 • 9 am Birdhouse Building Contest Build a creative, functional birdhouse. We’ll hang it up where visitors will vote on their favorite. More information at fpdcc.com. Entries accepted Mar 15–May 15 “Bone” Appétit -Drop In Learn about our outdoor resident animals during feeding time. Sundays, Mar 17, May 19 • 3 pm Spring Festival Celebrate springtime at Thatcher Woods Fo est Preserve! Enjoy interactive programs, kids’ tree climb, guided wildflower walks, bird banding, kid’s nature crafts, gardening info and much more! Sunday, May 5 • Noon–3 pm SPECIAL EVENT 24