Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Winter Brochure

HIKE THE PRESERVES - BIRD THE PRESERVES SEASONAL OFFERINGS fpdcc.com BE A BETTER BIRDER All events conducted virtually via Zoom. Birding Ethics* Learn about ABA birding ethics and how to ensure people and birds are minimally impacted during your trip. Register: tinyurl.com/ykjtta82 Thursday, Dec 18 • 6 pm Getting Started* Learn how to start birding! Build your birding kit and learn where you can find resources. Register: tinyurl.com/bepn6p3u Thursday, Jan 22 • 6 pm How Birds Got Their Names* Learn how scientists name birds, the history of common names and the changes that bird names may undergo. Register: tinyurl.com/mvkee9u4 Thursday, Jan 29 • 6 pm Backyard Bird Feeding* Learn how to make your yard and home bird friendly, bird feeders, types of foods and more. Register: tinyurl.com/2z8f6ebm Thursday, Feb 19 • 6 pm Intro to Bird ID* Learn the lingo birders use to describe birds and how to identify them using size and shape. Register: tinyurl.com/3e23b2c5 Thursday, Feb 26 • 6 pm *Registration required. Bird Walks Learn about fall 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! Evening Owl Prowl A guided walk to search for owls. Ages 8 & up. Registration required. Call 847.824.8360 Friday, Dec 12 • 7 pm River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook Bird and Bagel Bird Walk Observe bird feeder action while noshing on bagels. John Elliott from Chicago Bird Alliance will lead a guided walk. Saturday, Jan 10 • 8:30 am Winter Bird Walk Saturday, Feb 21 • 8 am Call 708.366.6530 to register. Registration Required. Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest Winter Roving Birdwatch Series Join us to walk, talk and birdwatch. Thursdays, Dec 11, 18; Jan 15, 22, 29; Feb 12, 19 • 8:30–9:30 am Saturday, Jan 24 • 9–11 am Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Rd, Barrington Coffee Squawk -Drop in Grab a cup of joe and watch juncos with a nature expert. Sunday, Feb 8 • 9–11 am Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Rd, Barrington 7