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PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar: 3/14/2023 - 4/25/2023
Please check the Forest Preserve of Cook County’s website for updates and changes.
Saturday, 3/18; 10am - 12pm
Teen Exploration Day: Waterfowl Watch, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington
Calling all teenage bird-lovers! Borrow binoculars and dive deeper into observing and getting to know the ducks and geese that visit Crabtree. Ages 13-17 with adult.
Saturday, 3/18; 1pm
Conservation@Home: Gardening with Native Plants, Sagawau Nature Center, Lemont
Did you know many native plants provide food for wildlife? Join us for an indoor presentation to learn how to incorporate natives in your garden. Registration required.
Sunday, 3/19; 1:30pm (Program in Polish)
Topienie Marzanny, Trailside Museum, River Forest
Pomóż nam przępedzić Zimę i powitac Wiosnę. Zapraszamy na topienie Marzanny z Trailside Museum of Natural History.
Sunday, 3/19; 11am - 3pm
Maple Syrup Festival, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including crafts, games, tree tapping and maple syrup history with syrup samples to taste.
Tuesday, 3/21; 7:30pm
New Moon Walk and Telescope Viewing, Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs
Enjoy an evening walk and get a close-up view of the night sky. Caminata de luna nueva y observación del telescopio. (Programa ofrecido en Español.) Registration required.
Wednesday, 3/22; 11am - 2pm
Celebrate Spring Fest, Cummings Square, River Forest
Build and play with natural materials: make a decorative terrarium, paint a bird house and participate in other kid-friendly activities.
Monday, 3/27; 9am - 3:30pm
Spring Nature Camp, Rolling Knolls, Elgin
Learn the significance of spring in Native American culture while participating in various activities. Drop-in. All ages. Presented by Trickster Cultural Center.
Wednesday, 3/29; 11am - 2pm
Spring Breakout Adventure, Thatcher Woods, River Forest
Enjoy time out of school with activities including archery, nature play, hikes, and other fun. Drop-in.
Thursday, 3/30; 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Exploration Day: Fire Building 101, Camp Sullivan, Oak Forest
Learn different methods for fire building outdoors. Registration required.
Thursday, 3/30; 1pm
Teen Exploration Day: The Botany of Zelda, Trailside Museum, River Forest
Learn how the fictional plants of Hyrule Forest connect to native plant species of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Come have fun with botany inspired by the Nintendo game Zelda. Ages 12 and up. Registration required.
Sunday, 4/2; 1pm
Radio Telemetry, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington
Learn about radio telemetry and how it’s used to track animals. Try your hand at using radio telemetry equipment.
Wednesday, 4/5; 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Camping 101, Camp Dan Beard, Northbrook
This is a free workshop covering basic camping skills. Registration required.
Wednesday, 4/5; 10am - 1pm
Spring Breakout Adventures, Bunker Hill, Niles
Spend time in nature while on school break! Try out several outdoor recreation activities. Explore, discover and create!
Thursday, 4/6; 11am - 2pm
Spring Breakout Adventure, Dan Ryan Woods, Chicago
Spend your time on break, outside! Enjoy a chance to try your hand at several outdoor recreation activities. Explore, discover and create!
Saturday, 4/8; 8am
Fishing Derby, Papoose Lake, Palos Park
Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing.
Wednesday, 4/12; 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Weaving Workshop, Swallow Cliff Woods-North, Palos Park
Create a small wall hanging art piece using natural materials. Supplies and instruction provided. Ages 10 and up with adult. Registration required.
Friday, 4/14; 7pm - 9pm
Frog Survey Night Hike, Sandridge Nature Center, South Holland
Be a community scientist for an evening as we listen for frog calls and other creatures of the night. Ages 12 and up. Registration required.
Saturday, 4/15; 11am - 2pm
Animal Supplies Drop ‘n Drive, Miller Meadow-South, Maywood
Join in helping animals in need by donating supplies. Drop-off event.
Sunday, 4/16; 12pm
Chicago Voyagers Adventure Challenge, Busse Woods-South, Arlington Heights
Help get Chicago youth outside by participating in an adventure obstacle race for the entire family. Registration required.
Friday, 4/21; 3pm - 5pm
Earth Day Cleanup, Jerome Huppert Woods, River Grove
Celebrate Earth Day by helping clean up litter in the Preserves. We will have litter pick up supplies for individuals or families to check-out.
Friday through Sunday, 4/21 - 4/22; 9:30am - 11:30am
Earth Day: Restoration Weekend - Garlic Mustard Pull, Sagawau Nature Center, Lemont
Celebrate Earth Day by welcoming back native plants and wildlife by pulling invasive garlic mustard.
Saturday, 4/22; 10am - 12pm
Earth Day, Bunker Hill, Niles
Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Litter pick-up supplies for individuals or families available to check-out.
Saturday, 4/22; 10am - 2pm
Earth Day, Sandridge Nature Center, South Holland
Celebrate Earth Day with themed games, a self-guided litter cleanup and more.
Saturday, 4/22; 10am - 1pm
Earth Day, Sauk Trail Woods, Chicago Heights
Help the earth with a litter clean up at your local forest preserve.
Saturday, 4/22; 10am - 12pm
Celebrate Earth Day Activities, Trailside Museum, River Forest
There are many things you can do to celebrate our beautiful planet Earth. Help us plant a tree, make your very own bird feeder to bring home, pick up litter, and create recycled material art. Drop-in program for kids and families.
Saturday, 4/22; 7pm - 9pm
Thankful for the Dark, Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs
Learn about the importance of dark skies, and then enjoy a leisurely 3-mile hike. All ages. Registration required.
Sunday, 4/23; 12pm - 2pm
Build a Beehouse Workshop, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Help your native plants and garden by building a beehouse for local pollinators.
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