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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 5/5/2026 - 6/8/2026
Please check the Forest Preserves of Cook County's website for updates and changes.
Thursday, 5/7; 10am & 2 pm
Spring Tree ID Walk, Caldwell Woods Wellness Center, Chicago
Patrons can enjoy a guided walk and learn how to identify trees in spring. For more information, please call (773)758-8899 or visit the website.
Friday, 5/8; 9am-11am
Conservation at Home: Native Plant Gardening 101, Thatcher Woods, River Forest
Participants can learn how to grow and maintain their native plant garden. Native plants and seeds will be available. For more information, please call (312)533-5751 or visit the website.
Friday, 5/8; 7pm
America's 250th History Hike, Swallow Cliff Pavilion, Palos Park
Join us on a hike that explores the stories that shaped our land, people and nation. This event is presented with the Department of Recreation and Parks for the Village of Palos Park. For more information, please call (312)533-5751 or visit the website.
Saturday, 5/9; 8am-12pm
World Migratory Bird Day: Walk and Big Sit, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington
Patrons can spot birds on a guided walk or sit from a fixed location. This program is for all birding levels. Binoculars are available for use during the program and must be returned. For more information, please call (847)381-6592.
Saturday, 5/9; 8am-11am
World Migratory Bird Day: The Big Sit, Trailside Museum of Natural History, River Forest
Patrons can identify and count wild birds in a relaxing way while learning how to use eBird or iNaturalist to record sightings. Binoculars are available for use during the program and must be returned. For more information, please call (708) 366-6530.
Saturday, 5/9; 8am-4pm
World Migratory Bird Day: Migration Madness, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South...
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