Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Spring Brochure

THROUGHOUT the SPRING Wee Wanderer Wednesdays Ticket giveaway starts at 9:30 am. Ages 2–6 w/ adult. Limited tickets available. Wednesdays, Mar 4, 18; Apr 1, 15, 29; May 13 • 10 am Baby Buds Join us for nature-themed interactive songs and stories. Ages 0–23 months w/ adult. Tickets first come, first served. Tuesdays & Thursdays, Mar 10 & 26; Apr 7 & 23; May 12 & 21 • 9:30 am 2 miles at 2 Join us for an afternoon walk along Crabtree’s trails. Ages 18 & up. Wednesdays, Mar 11, 25; Apr 8, 22; May 6, 20 • 2 pm Senior Nature Club* Discover the natural world with a seasonal activity. Ages 55 & up. Thursdays, Mar 12, Apr 9, May 14 • 10 am Meet Our Ambassador Animals Meet the animals that call Crabtree home. Tuesdays & Saturdays, Mar 10 & 14; Apr 7 & 11; May 23 • 11 am Timberdoodle Talk & Trek* Learn, then observe the American woodcock courtship display in the darkening sky. Ages 7 & up. Friday, Mar 20 • 6:15 pm Friday, Apr 3 • 6:30 pm Thursday, Apr 9 • 6:45 pm MARCH Teen Nature Recharge* Celebrate World Teen Mental Wellness Day with a relaxing evening in nature full of self-care and community. Ages 13–17. Monday, Mar 2 • 5–7 pm World Wildlife Day Learn about the contributions of wildlife to our local communities and abroad. Tuesday, Mar 3 • 1 pm Explore the Forest Learn about conservation throughout Cook County with animal encounters, tree climbing, touch-a-truck and more! Food concessions available for purchase. Sunday, May 31 • 11 am–3 pm 3 Stover Rd, Barrington, 847.381.6592 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission 14