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PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Department: Conservation & Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 4/24/2018 to 5/16/2018
Wednesday, 4/25; 4 - 7pm
Archery 101; Bremen Grove 1, Tinley Park
Seasoned and new archers, learn proper technique, history and bow basics from certified instructors. Ages 10 & up. Groups of 10 or more must register; 708-386-4042
Thursday, 4/26; 5:30 - 7pm
Camping 101: For Outdoor Youth Organizations; Camp Dan Beard, Northbrook
Hands-on workshop for camping skills and teamwork. Learn basics: tent set-up, campfire building, proper dress, camping etiquette and more. Registration and adult supervision required.
Register: experience.camping@cookcountyil.gov.
Saturday, 4/28; 1:30pm
Zen Garden Relaxation; Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs
Enjoy a mindful walk through nature to open up the senses; benefitting the body and the mind. After the walk, we will create a Zen Garden using natural materials to add balance and flow in our lives. Ages 10 & up. Limit 15.
Saturday, 4/28; 1pm
Sagawau Science: Spring Wildflower Walk; Sagawau Environmental Learning, Lemont
Take a closer look at wildflowers while walking through the woods. How are the leaves arranged? Are they hairy or smooth? Join us and gain a greater appreciation for these flowering beauties.
Saturday, 4/28; 1:30pm
Spring Wildflower Walk; Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Take a walk to observe and learn about our blooming native ephemeral wildflowers.
Sunday, 4/29; 1:30pm
What's in Bloom?; River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Enjoy a walk to observe and learn about some native woodland flowers.
Friday, 5/04; 5 - 7pm
Painting by the Pond - Spring Edition; Rolling Knolls, Elgin
Explore nature through painting. Instructor-led session creating a Georgia O'Keefe-inspired painting of spring ephemeral flowers using a large tree slice as your canvas. All materials provided. Ages 21 & up. BYOB (no glass). $20 per perso...
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