Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Spring Brochure

738Thatcher Ave, River Forest, 708.366.6530 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission MARCH “Lion or Lamb” Walk* Will March weather be like a lion or a lamb? Take a walk and explore the possibilities of this “in between” season. Family program. Sunday, Mar 2 • 1 pm Maple Tree Tapping* Join us on a hike as we discuss the history of tapping. Taste fresh sap and finished syrup after tapping a maple tree. Family program. Saturday, Mar 8 • 10 am & 2 pm Marzanna–in Polish* Pomóż przyrodzie w Schiller Woods! Wszystkich chętnych zapraszamy do udziału w wolontariacie, budowy Marzanny i przepędzenia zimy w Słowiańskim stylu. Rejestracja obowiązkowa, szczegóły pod numerem: 708.366.6530. Saturday, Mar 15 • 9 am–Noon Schiller Woods-East, Grove 12, W Irving Park Rd, west of N Cumberland Ave, Chicago Woodcock Walk* Witness the amazing spring courtship flight of the male woodcock bird. Led by John Elliott of the Chicago Bird Alliance. Friday, Mar 28 • 7 pm Wolf Road Prairie Nature Preserve, 31st St, west of Wolf Rd THROUGHOUT the SEASON Restoration Workdays* Help restore our woodlands, savannas and prairies. Gloves, tools and light refreshment provided. Ages 12 & up. Ages 12–17 w/adult. Register: volunteer-fpdcc.givepulse.com/ event/419785-Trailside-Museum- Stewardship-Volunteer-Days Sundays, Mar 16, May 18 • 9 am–Noon Morning Bird Walks* A guided walk to look for birds and bird behavior. Beginners welcome. Saturdays, Mar 22, Apr 19, May 17 • 8 am “Bone” Appétit -Drop-in Learn about our outdoor resident animals during feeding time. Saturdays, Mar 22, Apr 19 (in Spanish), May 24 • 3 pm Nature Thursdays -Drop-in Connect to nature through fun inquiry- based activities for adults and kids. Thursdays, Apr 17, May 15 • 2:30–4:30 pm Spring Festival Enjoy interactive programs, kids’ tree climb, guided wildflower walks, bird banding, kid’s nature crafts, gardening info and more. Sunday, May 4 • Noon–3 pm SPECIAL EVENT 28 738Thatcher Ave, River Forest, 708.36 .6530 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission MARCH “Lion or Lamb” Walk* Will March weather be like a lion or a lamb? Take a walk and explore the possibilities of this “in between” season. Family program. Sunday, Mar 2 • 1 pm Maple Tree Tapping* Join us on a hike as we discuss the history of tapping. Taste fresh sap and finished syrup after tapping a maple tree. Family program. Saturday, Mar 8 • 10 am & 2 pm Marzanna–in Polish* Pomóż przyrodzie w Schiller Woods! Wszystkich chętnych zapraszamy do udziału wolontariacie, budowy Marzanny i przepędzenia zimy w Słowiańskim stylu. Rejestracja obowiązkowa, szczegóły pod numerem: 708.366.6530. Saturday, Mar 15 • 9 am–Noon Schiller Woods-East, Grove 12, W Irving Park Rd, west of N Cumberland Ave, Chicago Woodcock Walk* Witness the amazing spring courtship flight of the male woodcock bird. Led by John Elliott of the Chicago Bird Alliance. Friday, Mar 28 • 7 pm Wolf Road Prairie Nature Preserve, 31st St, west of Wolf Rd THROUGHOUT the SEASON Restoration Workdays* Help restore our woodlands, savannas and prairies. Gloves, tools and light refreshment provided. Ages 12 & up. Ages 12–17 w/adult. Register: volunteer-fpdcc.givepulse.com / event/419785-Trailside-Museum- Stewardship-Volunteer-Days Sundays, Mar 16, May 18 • 9 am–Noon Morning Bird Walks* A guided walk to look for birds and bird behavior. Beginners welcome. Saturdays, Mar 22, Apr 19, May 17 • 8 am “Bone” Appétit -Drop-in Learn about our outdoor resident animals during feeding time. Saturdays, Mar 22, Apr 19 (in Spanish), May 24 • 3 pm Nature Thursdays -Drop-in Connect to nature through fun inquiry- based activities for adults and kids. Thursdays, Apr 17, May 15 • 2:30–4:30 pm Spring Festival Enjoy interactive programs, kids’ tree climb, guided wildflower walks, bird banding, kid’s nature crafts, gardening info and more. Sunday, May 4 • Noon–3 pm SPECIAL EVENT 28