Forest Preserves of Cook County 2020 Spring Brochure

A SOUTH SAND RIDGE fpdcc.com *Registration required for events with asterisk. 708-868-0606 Nature Play Date: Life under Logs Kids will use magnifying glasses and investigate the plants and creatures that live under their feet. Saturday, Mar 28 • 10 am–3 pm Plants of the Underground Railroad Uncover how plants were used to gain freedom on the Underground Railroad. Sunday, Mar 29 • 2 pm APRIL Composting 101 Learn how composting works, its history, bene ts to your garden, and how to start your own. Saturday, Apr 11 • 1:30 pm Pioneer Living: All about Food* Learn how people cooked and preserved their food before conventional appliances. Includes tasting at end of program. Sunday, Apr 19 • 2 pm Earth Day Work Day* (open to groups only) Groups are invited to volunteer on a day set aside as a reminder to be good stewards of our planet. Recommended for groups of 15+ people. Wednesday, Apr 22 Morning & Afternoon times slots available Spring Awakening Walk Experience the emerging signs of spring coming alive on this guided walk. Saturday, Apr 25 • 1:30 pm MAY Garlic Mustard Pesto-Mania* Learn about this invasive species and help make garlic mustard pesto! Bring a side dish to share. Friday, May 8 • 7 pm Birding Big Sit and Walk Help identify all the birds at the center by joining our big sit or walking the trails with a naturalist. Saturday, May 9 • 6 am–Noon Powerwalk the Burnham Greenway Enjoy a 3-mile walk exploring this regional trail and its connections to other trail systems across the country. Sunday, May 10 • 1:30 pm Out in Nature: Spring Walk Join fellow LGBTQ+ nature lovers for a spring wild ower walk. Saturday, May 23 • 1:30 pm Ride Into Nature* Join us for a family-friendly bike ride on the Burnham Greenway Trail. Bring your own bike (limited bicycles available, call to reserve). Meet at Green Lake Woods near Grove 4. Sunday, May 24 • 1 pm Frog Frenzy Will you nd a tadpole, adult bullfrog or a surprise? Wade in the pond to nd out. Saturday, May 30 • 10 am–3 pm Spring Break Nature Fun When kids are out of school, drop in for free, family-friendly indoor and outdoor nature activities. Monday-Friday, Apr 6–10 & 13–17 37