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PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar- 2/25/2020 - 3/24//2020
Birdhouse Building Contest, Trailside Museum, River Forest
Build a creative, functional birdhouse. We will hang it up at Trailside where visitors will vote on their favorite. Entries accepted 3/1 through 5/22. Visit fpdcc.com/birdhouse-contest for more details.
Saturday, 2/29; 10am - 1pm
Winter Watercolors, Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center, Chicago
Join us for a winter art workshop as we explore the beauty of nature through watercolor painting. Materials provided. All ages.
Saturdays and Sundays, 2/29 - 3/14; 1:30pm
Sap’s Rising, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Walk in the sugar maple forest to learn about the sweet process of maple syrup making.
Thursday, 3/5; 10:30am - 12:30pm
Nature Play Date, Dan Ryan Woods, Chicago
Enjoy playing and exploring with natural materials in a new nature play space.
Saturday, 3/7; 1:30pm
Biomimicry: Biology to Design, Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs
Biomimicry means to imitate life. Discover how nature inspires innovation and design. Join a naturalist on an observation hike and creative design session. Ages 15 and up. Registration required.
Sunday, 3/7; 1pm
Radio Telemetry, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington Hills
Learn about radio telemetry, how and why it’s used to track animals, and try your hand at using our equipment.
Sunday, 3/8; 1pm
Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam, Trailside Museum, River Forest
Make a simple musical instrument, or bring your own. Play or just listen-all are welcome!
Thursday, 3/12; 10am - 11am
S.E.N.I.O.R.S. Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs
Are you a senior who wants to stay active and remain a lifelong learner? Nature will inspire a different activity each week. Seniors only. Registration required.
Friday, 3/13; 6pm
Creatures of the Night, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Learn about nocturnal animals and go on a night walk to try to see or hear some.
Saturday, 3/14; 10am - 1pm
Conservation@Home: Adding Color to your Garden, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Learn how to personalize a pollinator garden to have vibrant native colors.
Saturday, 3/14; 11am - 1pm
Kick Start your Garden! Camp Reinberg, Palatine
Learn how to create a sustainable garden using conservation practices and talk to local organizations about native landscaping and gardening. A presentation on Conservation@Home will take place at noon.
Sunday, 3/15; 11am - 3pm
48th Annual 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.
Wednesday, 3/18; 11am - 2pm
Rain date: Thursday, 3/19; 11am - 2pm
Celebrate Spring, Cummings Square, River Forest
Build and play with natural materials. Make a decorative terrarium, paint a bird house, and other activities. All ages.
Friday, 3/20; 6:30pm
Woodcock Walk, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington Hills
Short intro inside, then a walk to observe the male woodcock dance. Ages 7 and up. Registration required.
Friday, 3/20; 6:30pm - 8pm
Spring Equinox Night Hike, Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs
Welcome the arrival of spring with a sunset stroll, bonfire and s’mores. Registration required.
Friday, 3/20; 7pm
Woodcock Walk, Bartel Grassland, Tinley
Join Chicago Ornithological Society on an evening hike to observe the mating dance of the timberdoodle (American woodcock). Wear appropriate footwear and dress for the weather. Registration required.
Saturday, 3/21; 1:30pm
Wellness in the Woods, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Improve mental and physical health while being active, restful and playful. See monthly themes on the Forest Preserves website.
Saturday, 3/21; 10am
Walk & Talk-Southwest, Orland Grassland, Orland Park
Get some exercise, meet new people, and learn about your local forest preserves with this series. Walk and Talk Hikes are under 3.1 miles, have a theme and are slower paced.
Saturday, 3/21; 10am
Fitness Hike-South, Joe Orr Woods, Chicago Heights
Get some exercise, meet new people, and learn about your local forest preserves with this series. Fitness Hikes are typically over 3.1 miles, offer less information and are at a faster pace.
Tuesday, 3/24; 11am - 2pm
Spring Breakout Adventures, Rolling Knolls, Elgin
In conjunction with Activate Elgin’s March into Health, thaw from the winter and recreate! Activities include a biodiversity hike, archery, pond fishing and more.
Tuesday through Thursday, 3/24 - 3/26; 1pm - 3pm
Spring Break Nature Drop-In Days, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
We provide the fun, you bring the kids to explore nature each day.
Thursday, 3/25; 11am - 2pm
Spring Break-Out Adventure, Thatcher Woods Pavilion, River Forest
Youth and families, enjoy time out of school with activities including animal encounters, nature play, crafts, and other fun during this drop-in program.end