Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters
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Thursday April 25 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
Thursdays at Sulky Pond
Bring your own or borrow our optics to observe and record what birds are winging in.
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Thursday April 25 10:00am CDT
Walk & Talk: Quiet Walk
Walk & Talk hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These hikes will be led at a slower pace with frequent stopping and interpretation.
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Thursday April 25 10:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Story Trail
In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home upon story trail completion. Grove 1.
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Thursday April 25 6:00pm CDT
Be a Better Birder: Intermediate Bird ID
Step up your birding game by learning how to identify the complexities of birds.
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Thursday April 25 6:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Night Hike: Stars and Stories
Join in and listen to the story “Under the Drinking Gourd” and learn the significance of why reading the stars was important for survival.
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Thursday April 25 7:00pm CDT
Nature Book Club: “An Immense World” by Ed Yong
Join a lively discussion of this book about animal senses. In partnership with Forest Park Public Library. Ages 18 & up.
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Friday April 26 9:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
The Kenneth Young Center will be offering a FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for adults at Crabtree Nature Center. Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among a......More
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Friday April 26 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Frog Survey Night Walk
Come be a citizen scientist for an evening as we listen to and document our local frogs. Space is limited. Ages 12 & up.
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Friday April 26 7:30pm CDT
Nature at Night
Explore the world of nature after the sun sets.
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Saturday April 27 8:00am CDT
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Saturday April 27 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
Bird Walk
Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds.
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Saturday April 27 8:30am CDT
Early Morning Bird Walk
Join us in search of migrating birds. Bring binoculars limited pairs to lend.
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Saturday April 27 9:30am - 11:30am CDT
Ecological Restoration Weekend
Enjoy the outdoors. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive plants. Tools provided. Ages 10 & up.
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Saturday April 27 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
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Saturday April 27 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Wildflower Walk
Come along for a guided walk to explore spring ephemerals in bloom.
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Saturday April 27 1:00pm CDT
Teen Shelter Building
Learn all about primitive shelter buildings and build your own. Bring your friends! Ages 12 & up.
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Saturday April 27 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Pond Exploration
Search a pond for invertebrates, amphibians, and other aquatic organisms.
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Saturday April 27 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 April 28 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.
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Sunday April 28 9:30am - 11:30am CDT
Ecological Restoration Weekend
Enjoy the outdoors. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive plants. Tools provided. Ages 10 & up.
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Sunday April 28 9:30am - 1:00pm CDT
Arab American Heritage Month
Join us in celebrating Arab American Heritage Month! Immerse yourself in the rich cultural contributions and diverse heritage of Arab Americans. Start the day at 9:30 am with a fun run with The Refugee Life Foundation, then at 10 am—learn, share and celebrate with us as......More
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Sunday April 28 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Yoga
All-levels indoor yoga class with certified instructor, Maura. Ages 18 & up.
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Sunday April 28 11:00am CDT
Spring Ephemerals Walk
Guided walk to see colorful wildflowers. Ages 18 & up.
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Sunday April 28 1:00pm CDT
Micro-Safari, Part III
Our microscopic exploration of the lively waters of Crabtree concludes.