Forest Preserve District of Cook County
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Saturday May 4 through May 5
Camping Leadership Immersion Course
Overnight training course to learn skills needed to plan and lead group camping trips. Covers safety, day-hiking, tent and stove-set up, teambuilding and leadership skills, and educational offerings. After training, gain access to gear library and group site. Ages 18 & ......More
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Saturday May 4 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
Friends of the Forest Preserves: Bird Walk
Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds.
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Trivia Walk
Enjoy a self-guided walk while learning about the role Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders play in conservation.
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Book Swap
Bring in gently used books and leave with some new-to-you books! Any genre and reading level nature-themed books encouraged. Snacks & refreshments provided.
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Saturday May 4 11:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Touch a Tractor at Crabtree
Interact with some of the important equipment used to preserve and maintain Crabtree.
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Saturday May 4 11:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Community Powwow: Murdered and Missing Indigenous Relatives
In partnership with the American Indian Health Services Center, St. Kateri Center, Trickster Cultural Center, American Indian Center-Chicago, and the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Join us to bring awareness to the obstacles the native communities have faced historica......More
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Saturday May 4 1:00pm CDT
Wellness Walk
Mindful and meditative guided nature walk. Ages 18 & up.
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Saturday May 4 1:00pm CDT
Book Discussion: Conversations with Birds
Enjoy a shared love of reading and birds as we discuss this book by Priyanka Kumar.
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Saturday May 4 1:30pm CDT
Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Walk
Venture out on our scenic trails for a 3- to 4-mile hike.
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Saturday May 4 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Spring Sensory Walk
Enjoy a leisurely walk and appreciate the sights, smells and sounds of springtime in nature.
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Saturday May 4 3:00pm CDT
What’s On The Menu?
Join us at feeding time to learn about our ambassador animals and their habits.
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Sunday May 5 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Bird Banding
Banding at Sagawau is beginning its 27th year. See birds up close while learning about this scientific study method.
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Sunday May 5 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Spring Festival
Enjoy interactive programs, kids’ tree climb, guided wildflower walks, bird banding, kid’s nature crafts, gardening info and much more!
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Sunday May 5 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Sand Ridge Service Days
Join us each month as we care for the Sand Ridge Campus with a variety of activities! Earn service-learning hours. All ages. Mar 3, 10: Litter PickingApr 14, 28: Garlic Mustard PullMay 5, 19: Garden Weeding at Green Lake
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Sunday May 5 1:30pm CDT
Frog Frenzy
Learn how to dress, act and live as a frog.
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Sunday May 5 3:00pm CDT
What’s On The Menu?
Join us at feeding time to learn about our ambassador animals and their habits.
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Tuesday May 7 8:00am CDT
Tuesdays are for the Birds
Join us as we seek out spring migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
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Tuesday May 7 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Wildlife Connections
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.
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Tuesday May 7 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Woodworking with Invasives
Repurpose invasive buckthorn into a personalized walking stick. Equipment provided. Ages 17 & up, or ages 10-16 w/adult.
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Tuesday May 7 9:00pm CDT
Dark Sky Walk
Enjoy an evening walk through our woods and get a close-up view of the night sky.
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Wednesday May 8 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Bird Walk
Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds.
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Wednesday May 8 8:30am CDT
Spring Birding
Join us for a guided walk to learn how to identify birds and appreciate their ecological significance. Binoculars available for loan.