Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Spring Brochure

Bird Walks 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! Thursday, Mar 12; Saturday, Mar 21 8–10 am McGinnis Slough, S La Grange Rd, south of W 135th St, Orland Park Saturday, Apr 4; Friday, Apr 24; Thursday, May 7; Saturday, May 23 • 8–10 am Eggers Grove, E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago Morning Bird Walks Registration required, call 708.366.6530. Saturdays, Mar 21, Apr 11• 8 am Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest Beginning Birdwalk Ages 10 & up. Registration required, call 847.381.6592. Monday, May 11 • 9 am Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Rd, Barrington *For more information, please call 224.763.4317. Look for other bird programs throughout this guide BE A BETTER BIRDER Birding and Technology** Join us to learn about technology that can be used to enhance your birding experience. Register at: tinyurl.com/Bird-Tech-0326 Thursday, Mar 19 • 6 pm Intermediate Bird ID** Step up your birding game by learning how to identify the complexities of birds. Register at: tinyurl.com/Inter-ID-0426 Thursday, Apr 23 • 6 pm Tips for Identifying Bird Sounds** Learn the skills needed to identify local bird sounds. Register at: tinyurl.com/ BirdSounds-0526 Thursday, May 28 • 6 pm **Registration required. All events will be conducted virtually via Zoom. 8