Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Spring Brochure

A RIVER TRAIL NORTH *Registration require. To register, or for more information please call. 847.824.8360 21 Night Hike* An evening walk to learn about nocturnal animals at River Trail. Cost: $5/person. All ages. Friday, May 16 • 7:30 pm Animal Encounter Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals. Sunday, May 25 &Monday, May 26 • 1:30 pm Tails on our Trails* Soak in the fresh air as you and your dog explore and discover nature together. Each dog must have an adult present. Sunday, Apr 6 • 9:30 am & 1 pm GPS Scavenger Hunt* Learn about and participate in a technology inspired scavenger hunt. All ages. Sunday, Apr 13 • 11 am, 12:30 pm & 2 pm The Unburied Treasure Hunt Pick up a treasure map then decode the clues onsite. Sunday, Apr 20 • 10 am–2 pm Nature at Night* Explore the world of nature after the sun sets. Cost: $5/person. All ages. Friday, Apr 25 • 7:30 pm Spring Stroll A walk to highlight the signs of spring. Sunday, Apr 27 • 1:30 pm MAY Frog Frenzy Learn how to dress, act and live as a frog. Sunday, May 4 • 1:30 pm Migratory Bird Day Saturday, May 10 Birding Basics *: 10 am–Noon Learn the basics of bird watching. Ages 8 & up. Raptor Encounter: 1:30 pm–2:30 pm Get up close with live birds of prey. All ages Wildflower Walk Learn about spring woodland wildflowers on a casual walk. Sunday, May 11 & 18 • 1:30 pm A RIVER TRAIL NORTH *Registration require. To register, or for more information please call. 847.824.8360 21 Night Hike* An evening walk to learn about nocturnal animals at River Trail. Cost: $5/person. All ages. Friday, May 16 • 7:30 pm Animal Encounter Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals. Sunday, May 25 &Monday, May 26 • 1:30 pm Tails on our Trails* Soak in the fresh air as you and your dog explore and discover nature together. Each dog must have an adult present. Sunday, Apr 6 • 9:30 am & 1 pm GPS Scavenger Hunt* Learn about and participate in a technology inspired scavenger hunt. All ages. Sunday, Apr 13 • 11 am, 12:30 pm & 2 pm The Unburied Treasure Hunt Pick up a treasure map then decode the clues onsite. Sunday, Apr 20 • 10 am–2 pm Nature at Night* Explore the world of nature after the sun sets. Cost: $5/person. All ages. Friday, Apr 25 • 7:30 pm Spring Stroll A walk to highlight the signs of spring. Sunday, Apr 27 • 1:30 pm MAY Frog Frenzy Learn how to dress, act and live as a frog. Sunday, May 4 • 1:30 pm Migratory Bird Day Saturday, May 10 Birding Basics *: 10 am–Noon Learn the basics of bird watching. Ages 8 & up. Raptor Encounter: 1:30 pm–2:30 pm Get up close with live birds of prey. All ages Wildflower Walk Learn about spring woodland wildflowers on a casual walk. Sunday, May 11 & 18 • 1:30 pm A RIVER TRAIL NORTH *Registration require. To register, or for more information please call. 847.824.8360 21 Night Hike* An evening walk to learn about nocturnal animals at River Trail. Cost: $5/person. All ages. Friday, May 16 • 7:30 pm Animal Encounter Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals. Sunday, May 25 &Monday, May 26 • 1:30 pm Tails on our Trails* Soak in the fresh air as you and your dog explore and discover nature together. Each dog must have an adult present. Sunday, Apr 6 • 9:30 am & 1 pm GPS Scavenger Hunt* Learn about and participate in a technology inspired scavenger hunt. All ages. Sunday, Apr 13 • 11 am, 12:30 pm & 2 pm The Unburied Treasure Hunt Pick up a treasure map then decode the clues onsite. Sunday, Apr 20 • 10 am–2 pm Nature at Night* Explore the world of nature after the sun sets. Cost: $5/person. All ages. Friday, Apr 25 • 7:30 pm Spring Stroll A walk to highlight the signs of spring. Sunday, Apr 27 • 1:30 pm MAY Frog Frenzy Learn how to dress, act and live as a frog. Sunday, May 4 • 1:30 pm Migratory Bird Day Saturday, May 10 Bir ing Basics *: 10 am–Noon Learn the basics of bird watching. Ages 8 & up. Raptor Encounter: 1:30 pm–2:30 pm Get up close with live birds of prey. All ages Wildfl wer Walk Learn about spring woodland wildflowers on a casual walk. Sunday, May 11 & 18 • 1:30 pm