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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 3/17/2021 - 4/13/2021
Please check the Forest Preserves of Cook County's website, www.fpdcc.com/events, for updates and changes.
Friday, 3/19; 8am
Bird Walk, Oak Forest Heritage Preserve, Oak Forest (Enter through the hospital entrance)
Join a naturalist for a walk while looking for local birds. Binoculars are available upon request. Call or email to register at Jessica.Becker@cookcountyil.gov or 312-415-2970. Facemasks required.
Saturday, 3/20; 10am
Walk and Talk: Elizabeth Conkey Woods, Crestwood
Celebrate Women's History month with a hike inspired by prominent women scientists and conservationists throughout history. These hikes will be led at a slower pace with frequent stopping and interpretation. Register at conkeywoodswalkandtalk.eventbrite.com. Facemasks required.
Saturday, 3/20; 1:30pm
Wellness in the Woods: Reflecting on the work of Female Environmentalists, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Join us as we take a walk around our Dogwood Trail and discuss the role of women in the environmental movement. We will read short excerpts from famous women environmentalists including Rachel Carson, Winona LaDuke, Wangari Maathai, Vandana Shiva, and more. Registration and facemasks required. Call 708-868-0606, visit in person, (7 days a week 8am-4pm), or email sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov.
Saturday, 3/20; 11am - 2pm
Celebrate Spring at Wolf Road Woods, Wolf Road Woods, Willow Springs
Families, join us at our celebration of the beginning of the spring season. We will have activities based around identifying signs of spring, craft-making, and guided hikes. For more information, call 312-533-5751. Facemasks required.
Saturday, 3/20; 6:30pm
Spring Equinox Walk, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Spring Equinox marks the beginning of a new season. Celebrate by t...
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