Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters
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Saturday May 2 through May 3
Camping Leadership Immersion Course
This overnight course teaches essential camping skills. Complete the course, then bring groups of up to 30 for overnight stays. Training required to access camping gear. $25/person.
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Sunday May 3 9:30am - 11:30am CDT
Family Garlic Mustard Pull
Help remove this invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
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Sunday May 3 10:00am CDT
Wellness Walk
Enjoy a mindful and mediative guided forest therapy walk, led by Roberta Jannsen. Ages 18 & up.
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Sunday May 3 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Craft Series: Japanese Cherry Blossom Fan
Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month by creating crafts inspired by different cultures. Drop in.
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Sunday May 3 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Wellness in the Woods Expo
Discover the health benefits of nature through forest therapy, guided nature walks, yoga, music, art and more. 10 am to 12 pm: Forest Therapy Walk (Registration Required) Experience a restorative Forest Therapy Walk with Navraaz Basati of Wandering Paths. Call 847-381-6......More
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Sunday May 3 1:30pm CDT
Frog Frenzy
Learn how to dress, act and live as a frog. All ages.
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Sunday May 3 1:30pm CDT
Insect Inspired Innovations
Throughout history, nature has inspired all facets of human advancement. Our focus will be on insects and the impact they have had on the development of some of our latest technologies.
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Sunday May 3 3:00pm CDT
What’s On The Menu?
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
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Monday May 4 9:30am CDT
Monday Morning Mood Booster
Fight the Monday blues and join us for a walk in nature.
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Monday May 4 10:30am CDT
Sounds Like Spring
Take your little one on a playful, music-filled nature walk. Ages 3-6 w/ adult.
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Tuesday May 5 7:30am CDT
Bird Walk
Join us on a walk through Orland Grassland to look for grassland birds. 1.5 miles.
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Tuesday May 5 8:00am CDT
Tuesday Mornings are for the Birds!
Join this six-week series to observe spring migration and the beauty of birds in their most beautiful breeding plumage.
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Tuesday May 5 10:00am CDT
Crane Day
Young visitors can learn the facts and folklore about cranes that live in Cook County and throughout Asia through stories, activities and crafts.
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Tuesday May 5 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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Wednesday May 6 9:00am CDT
Senior Fitness Walk
Join other seniors for a gentle, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
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Wednesday May 6 2:00pm CDT
2 Miles at 2
Join us for an afternoon walk. Ages 18 & up.
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Thursday May 7 8:00am CDT
Bird Migration Walk
Join us to learn about spring migration patterns and look for local and migrant birds. Binoculars available for loan. 2 miles.
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Thursday May 7 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
Bird Walk
Learn about spring bird migration patterns and look for local and migrant birds. Limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels of birding skills welcome!
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Thursday May 7 9:30am - 10:45am CDT
Yoga in the Preserves
Join this inspiring and creative vinyasa flow class led by Kim Eisendrath. $5/person.
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Thursday May 7 10:00am CDT
Spring Tree ID Walk
Enjoy a guided walk and learn how to identify trees in spring.
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Thursday May 7 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Mammal Comparison: Chicagoland and South Korea - Drop-in
Experience an interpretive table comparing mammals found in Cook County with mammals found in South Korea.
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Thursday May 7 2:00pm CDT
Spring Tree ID Walk
Enjoy a guided walk and learn how to identify trees in spring.
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Thursday May 7 8:15pm CDT
National Space Day Folktale and Walk
Join La Grange Park Library for a magical folktale under the sky as we walk and explore the wonders of space.
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Friday May 8 7:00am CDT
Early Bird Opening
We will be opening our gates for the early bird hikers, birders and photographers.
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Friday May 8 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
Conservation @ Home: Native Plant Gardening 101
Learn how to grow and maintain your native plant garden. Native plants and seeds will be available.
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Friday May 8 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Spring has Sprung
Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers. All ages.
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Friday May 8 7:00pm CDT
America’s 250th: History Hike
Join a hike that explores the stories that shaped our land, people and nation. In partnership with Village of Palos Park Parks & Recreation Department. Starts at Swallow Cliff Pavilion.
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Saturday May 9 7:30am CDT
Morning Bird Stroll
Join us for a slow trail walk to spot migrating birds. Limited binoculars available for loan.
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Saturday May 9 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
World Migratory Bird Day: The Big Sit
Identify and count wild birds in a relaxing way. Learn how to use eBird or iNaturalist to record sightings. Binoculars available for loan. Drop in.
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Saturday May 9 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
World Migratory: Bird Day Walk & Big Sit - Drop-in
Spot birds on a guided walk or sit from a fixed location. All birding levels welcome! Binoculars available for loan. Bird Day Walk: 8 am-10 amBig Sit: 10 am-Noon