Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Winter Brochure

• Chicago SEASONAL OFFERINGS VOLUNTEERING fpdcc.com 9 Volunteer Opportunities *Registration required: volunteer-fpdcc.givepulse.com. South Tree Trimming, Love and Care* Prune and mulch trees in the picnic grove alongside experienced staff and volunteers. Friday, Sept 20 • 9 am–Noon Dan Ryan Woods-Central, Grove 3, S Western Ave, south of W 83rd St, Chicago Northwest Community Litter Cleanup* Make a positive impact on the environment with other volunteers. Comfortable clothing, sturdy shoes, and a water bottle recommended. Saturday, Sept 21 • 9:30 am–Noon Busse Lake Boating Center, E Higgins Rd/Rte 72, east of I-290/ Hwy 53, Elk Grove Village NEWTS SERIES Stewardship Days for New Volunteers Beginners welcome! Learn how to collect seeds of beneficial native plants. It’s a peaceful and calming activity that helps restore your spirit and the land. Southwest Sunday, Aug 25• 9 am–Noon Swallow Cliff Woods-South, S La Grange Rd, south of 119th St, Palos Park South Saturday, Sept 7• 9 am–Noon Exact location will be provided upon registration. Beaubien Woods, S Doty Ave, southeast of E 130th St & S Ellis Ave, Chicago Central Saturday, Oct 5 • 10 am–Noon Salt Creek Resource Management, 500 Ogden Ave, Western Springs Learn more and sign up: fpdcc.com/volunteer. Registration required. Fox Sparrow at River Trail Nature Center, by Katharine Spencer 9 BIRD THE PRESERVES Dec 19: Birding Ethics Learn about ABA birding ethics and how to ensure other people and, most importantly, birds are minimally impacted during your trip. Register at: tinyurl.com/5wsmu32w Jan 23: Getting Started Learn how to build a birding kit, how to start birding and where to find resources. This program is great for beginners. Register at: tinyurl.com/4axmptwp Jan 30: How Birds Got Their Names Learn how scientists name birds, the history of common names for birds and the future changes that bird names may undergo. Register at: tinyurl.com/2m8vha68 Feb 6: Backyard Bird Feeding Discover how to make your yard and home bird-friendly. Learn about bird feeders, types of foods, garden opportunities and more. Register at: tinyurl.com/5n78ftvw Feb 27: Intro t Bird ID Learn the basics of bird identi cation, the lingo used to describe birds and how to identify birds using size and shape. Register at: tinyurl.com/2p8upebf Be Better Birder -Virtual via Zoom Thursdays • 6 pm R gistration required for all birding events, unless otherwise noted.