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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
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