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PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar of Events and Activities 2/27/2024 - 3/12/2024
Please check the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s website for updates and changes.
Wednesday, 2/28; 8am - 9am
Mingle in the Morning: Senior Walking Club, Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center, Chicago
Come meet and mingle with members of the community with a shared interest in health, wellness, and the outdoors. Registration required. Please call (312)415-2970.
Wednesday, 2/28; 2pm
2 at 2 Wednesday Prairie Hike, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington
Career naturalist, Cyndi Duda, will lead a hike on the 2-mile Phantom Prairie Trail on Wednesdays. Please be prepared to be outside for up to an hour. We recommend calling ahead before arriving as the hike will only occur in good weather conditions. Call (847)381-6598.
Saturday, 3/2; 9am
Walk and Talk: Women in Conservation, LaBagh Woods, Chicago
Walk and Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These hikes will be led at a slower pace with frequent stopping and interpretation. Grove 1. Registration required. Please call (773) 758-8899.
Saturday, 3/2 through Sunday, 3/3; 10:30am
Sap’s Rising, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple syrup making. Registration required. Please call (847) 824-8360.
Saturday, 3/2; 1pm
Women Naturalists, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington
Celebrate Women’s History Month on a spring stroll discussing inspiring women who impacted our natural world. Registration required. Please call (847)381-6598.
Saturday, 3/2; 1pm - 2:30pm
Ambassador Animals, Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs
Learn what, why and how staff feed the animal ambassadors at the nature center. Registration required. Please call (708)839-6897.
Saturday, 3/2 through Sunday, 3/3; 1:30pm
Sap’s Rising, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple syrup making. Registration required. Please call (847) 824-8360.
Sunday, 3/3; 1pm - 3pm
Litter Picking, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Join us each month as we care for the Sand Ridge Campus with a variety of activities! Earn service-learning hours. Registration required. All ages. Please call (708)868-0606.
Sunday, 3/3; 2pm
“Mysteries of Animal Migration” Talk, Trailside Museum, River Forest
Explore what scientists know about animal migration. Registration required. Ages 18 and up. Please call (708)366-6530.
Wednesday, 3/6; 10am
Women in Conservation Walk, Bemis Woods-South, Western Springs
Join us for a 1.2-mile walk and discussion about women who have made significant contributions in the fields of conservation, environmental activism, and science. Grove 7. Please call (312)533-5751 for more information.
Thursday, 3/7; 11am - 1pm
Forest Therapy, Caldwell Wellness Center, Chicago
Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature. Registration required. Ages 18 and up. Please call (773)758-8899.
Friday, 3/8; 5:30pm
Outdoor Cooking, Camp Reinberg, Palatine
Cooking outdoors is easy and fun! Learn how to prepare food both over a fire and on a stove. Registration required. Ages 12 and up. Ages 12-17 with an adult. Please visit the website for registration and more information.
Friday, 3/8; 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Starry Night Walk, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Join us for a guided walk and night sky observations as we admire the stars and learn about astronomy.
Registration required. All ages. Please call (708)868-0606.
Saturday, 3/9; 10am
Women’s Walk, Thatcher Woods, River Forest
In celebration of Women’s Heritage Month, join us as we highlight conservation leader Isabel Bassett Wasson and her work and discoveries at Thatcher Woods and around the country. Please call (312)533-5751 for more information.
Saturday, 3/9; 10am - 12pm
Wellness in the Woods: Nature as Your Stage, Beaubien Woods-Flatfoot Lake, Chicago
Warm up with a quick walk on the trail then get down with dance.
Saturday, 3/9 through Sunday, 3/10; 10:30am
Sap’s Rising, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple syrup making. Registration required. Please call (847) 824-8360.
Saturday, 3/9; 11am - 1pm
Prehistoric Play Day, Volunteer Resource Center, Chicago
Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois with family-oriented games and activities. Ages 5 and up. Please call (773)758-8899 for more information.
Saturday, 3/9; 1pm - 2:30pm
Zoo Adventure Passport!(ZAP!): Conservation Science Adventures, Trailside Museum, River Forest
Explore through play-based learning and discovery. In collaboration with Brookfield Zoo. Please call (708) 366-6530 for more information.
Saturday, 3/9 through Sunday, 3/10; 1:30pm
Sap’s Rising, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple syrup making. Registration required. Please call (847) 824-8360.
Saturday, 3/9; 6pm
Star Watch and Walk, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington
Star light, star bright, soak in the sounds and stars at Crabtree tonight. Registration required. Please call (847)381-6598.
Sunday, 3/10; 6:45am
Sunrise Walks, Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs
Join us for a “before hours” walk to experience the dawning of a new day.
Sunday, 3/10; 10am
Maple Tree Tapping Walk, Trailside Museum, River Forest
Learn the history of tree tapping. You can tap a maple tree and taste fresh sap and maple syrup. Registration required. Family program. Please call (708) 366-6530.
Sunday, 3/10; 12pm - 3pm
Selfie Scavenger Hunt for Teens, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington
Drop in for a fun and unique scavenger hunt while discovering fascinating plants and animals. Ages 12-17. Please call (847)381-6598 for more information.
Sunday, 3/10; 1pm - 3pm
Litter Picking, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Join us each month as we care for the Sand Ridge Campus with a variety of activities! Earn service-learning hours. Registration required. All ages. Ages under 18 with an adult. Please call (708)868-0606.
Sunday, 3/10; 2pm
Maple Tree Tapping Walk, Trailside Museum, River Forest
Learn the history of tree tapping. You can tap a maple tree and taste fresh sap and maple syrup. Registration required. Family program. Please call (708) 366-6530.
Tuesday, 3/12; 7pm - 8:30pm
National Girl Scout Birthday Evening Walk, Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs
Enjoy an evening walk through the woods. Registration required. Open to all levels of Girl Scout Troops. Please call (708) 839-6897.
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