Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Spring Brochure

26 Continued page 24 Spring evenings are the best time to experience these natural concerts. Head to a Forest Preserves pond or wetland before dusk, where the air resonates with overlapping calls. Listening closely, you can distinguish the voices of each species. If you would prefer to stay home, grab a comb, a balloon or some marbles, and bring the forest’s music to your own backyard! Help the Frogs In the spring, you can join volunteers in the Forest Preserves who listen to breeding calls of frogs and toads to help monitor their populations. Learn more about community science programs at fpdcc.com/volunteer/community-science . 26 Continued page 24 Spring evenings are the best time to experience these natural concerts. Head to a Forest Preserves pond or wetland before dusk, where the air resonates with overlapping calls. Listening closely, you can distinguish the voices of each species. If you would prefer to stay home, grab a comb, a balloon or some marbles, and bring the forest’s music to your own backyard! Help the Frogs In the spring, you can join volunteers in the Forest Preserves who listen to breeding calls of frogs and toads to help monitor their populations. Learn more about community science programs at fpdcc.com/volunteer/community-science .