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PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 6/14/2022 - 7/26/2022
Please check the Forest Preserve of Cook County’s website for updates and changes.
Sunday, 6/12; 8am
Nesting Bird Walk, Trailside Museum, River Forest
Learn about and view nesting behavior of resident and migratory birds on a guided walk. Led by Chicago Audubon’s John Elliott. Registration required. Binoculars available.
Sunday, 6/12; 1pm
Botanic Drawing, Sagawau Nature Center, Lemont
Learn to artistically capture the beauty and details of plants. Drawing and painting will be outdoors if weather conditions allow. Registration required. Ages 12 and up.
Tuesday, 6/14; 9pm
Moon Walk, Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs
Let the full moon be our guide as we walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world. Registration required. All ages. Please bring binoculars, limited pairs to lend.
Tuesday, 6/14; 6pm
Twilight Walk, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
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. $3 per person. Registration required by 6/11.
Thursday, 6/16; 7am
Early Bird Biking, John Husar I&M Canal Bicycle Trail Parking Lot, Willow Springs
Join staff as we explore nature on a 15-mile guided bicycle trip. Bring your own bike; meet in the parking lot. Registration required. Call 312-533-5751.
Thursday, 6/16; 8am
Bird Walk, Eggers Grove, Chicago
Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for birds. A limited supply of binoculars will be available for lending.
Thursday, 6/16; 5:30pm - 7pm
Creek Walk, Bode Lake, Streamwood
Explore Poplar Creek during this investigative walk. Registration required. Call 773-758-8899.
Saturday, 6/18; 9am - 12pm
Busse Lake Fishing Derby, Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village
Everyone is invited to explore the trails of Busse Woods and participate in a free fishing derby. For information and to register, call 847-519-7674.
Saturday, 6/18; 10am - 3pm
Juneteenth Celebration, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Celebrate freedom, family and country with various activities, presentations, performances, and exhibit displays highlighting Black history, arts, and culture.
Saturday, 6/18; 10am - 11:30am
Self-Love Bootcamp: The Art of Positive Thinking: How can nature help us to change our thinking? Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
This series of wellness programs is designed for youth and families to connect to oneself and nature. Registration required.
Sunday, 6/19; 1pm
Dragonfly Walk, Sagawau Nature Center, Lemont
Learn why dragonflies and damselflies are aerial acrobats by watching them fly. Includes a moderate 1 -mile walk. Registration required. Ages 12 and up.
Sunday, 6/19; 1pm
Juneteenth Prairie Powerwalk, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington
Join us for an outdoor discussion and remembrance of this important holiday. Then go on a fast paced 3-mile summer prairie walk. Ages 16 and up.
Sunday, 6/19; 10:30am
Father’s Day Family Nature Walk, Trailside Museum, River Forest
Join a naturalist as we explore the scenic trails on a nature walk, learning about wildlife fathers. Registration required.
Sunday, 6/19; 11am - 2pm
The Un-buried Treasure Hunt, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Pick up a treasure map at the welcome tent then decode the clues along the trails to find the un-buried treasure.
Tuesday, 6/21; 7:30pm
Summer Solstice Walk and Tale, Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs
A folktale recited by a librarian from LaGrange Park Library will accompany this guided walk to celebrate the summer solstice. Registration required. Ages 9 and up. Programa ofrecido en Español.
Tuesday, 6/21; 7pm - 8:30pm
Summer Solstice Celebration, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Celebrate midsummer through a guided walk as you learn about its significance culturally and ecologically. Registration required.
Wednesday, 6/22; 6pm - 7:30pm
Camping 101, Dan Beard, Northbrook
1.5-hour long workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages. Registration required.
Wednesday, 6/22; 1pm - 3pm
Pond Paddle, Thatcher Glen Pond, River Forest
Enjoy an afternoon out paddling on Thatcher Glen Pond located at the Trailside Museum of Natural History. Instruction, sanitized equipment, and kayaks provided. Registration required. Call 312-533-5751.
Friday, 6/24; 8pm - 9:30pm
Jewels of the Night, Sagawau Nature Center, Lemont
Enjoy the chorus of singing insects and the light show of fireflies. Learn how to conserve these nocturnal insects. Registration required.
Friday, 6/24; 8:30pm - 10:45pm
Calling Frog Survey, Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs
Use your sense of hearing to identify which frogs are calling tonight. The data will be used as part of the Calling Frog Survey for the Chicago Wilderness Region. Registration required. Ages 10 and up. Programa ofrecido en Español.
Saturday, 6/25; 1pm
World Beatles Day, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington
We will not be singing songs, but instead celebrating beetles, the insects! Come on a bug hunt to see what summer insects we find along the trails.
Saturday, 6/25; 10:30am
Welcome Summer Walk, Trailside Museum, River Forest
Join a naturalist for a casual nature walk to explore and enjoy the sights and sounds of early summer. Registration required.
Saturday, 6/25; 12pm - 3pm
Nature Obstacle Course, Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West, LaGrange Park
Families, attempt an obstacle course created from natural materials. Other nature play, exploration and art activities will be available, too! Registration required. Call 312-533-5751.
Sunday, 6/26; 1:30pm
The Buzz on Bees, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Visit our beehives and meet the beekeepers to learn about bees, pollination, and honey. Registration required.
Wednesday, 6/29; 10 am
International Mud Day, Bunker Hill, Niles
Join others around the globe in a day of splashing, rolling, squishing, making mud pies and more! Dress to get messy.
Friday, July 1; 8:30 pm
Bat Monitoring Night Walk, Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs
Using monitoring technology, participate in a search for resident bat activity on our trails. Ages 12 & up. Registration Required 708-839-6897. Program is also offered in Spanish.
Sunday, July 3; 1 pm
Red, White & Blue, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington
Walk the Burr Edge Trail and try to spot flowers, fruits or animals wearing the colors of the USA flag.
Friday, July 8; 1 pm
Butterfly Walk, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
Learn how to spot butterflies on a 1-mile trail walk. Registration Required at 630-257-2045.
Saturday, July 9; 10 am
Kid’s Fest, Wampum Lake, Thornton
Enjoy this annual event suitable for the whole family! Featuring community partners offering fishing, canoeing, archery and more. Canoe slots limited; all ages Registration encouraged.
Thursday, July 14; 11 am
Insect Fest, Cummings Square, River Forest
Go on a bug hunt, explore insects through dance and movement, follow the migratory patterns of monarch butterflies, and create your own insect! All ages.
Saturday, July 16; 10 am
Dog Days of Summer, Beck Lake, Des Plaines
Doggy paddle, guided nature walks, paw print painting on tree cookies, and more! BYO-Dog. Dogs must be pet and person-friendly and remain on leash. Dog Personal Flotation Devices not provided.
Saturday, July 16: 12 pm
Outdoor Block Party, Camp Shabbona Woods, South Holland
Create your own adventure with family and friends with music, nature play, artmaking projects, games, walks and more.
Saturday, July 23; 10 am
Explore the African American Heritage Water Trail, Beaubien Woods Boat Launch, Chicago
Experience the African American Heritage Water Trail through this guided event.
Sunday, July 24; 1:30 pm
Bug-a-Palooza, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Learn about the amazing diversity of insects as we catch and release them.
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