Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Spring Brochure

THROUGHOUT the SPRING What’s On the Menu? Join us at feeding time to learn about our ambassador animals and their habits. Saturdays & Sundays • 3 pm Springtime Walk A walk to discover the highlights of the spring season. Sunday, Apr 19 • 1:30 pm Sunday, May 17 • 10:30 am Spring has Sprung Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers. Fridays, Mar 6, Apr 10, May 8 10 am–Noon Small Serendipity Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3–6 w/ adult. Tuesdays, Mar 24; Apr 14, 28; May 12, 26 10 am 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, 847.824.8360 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays. Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission Wildlife Connections Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia-Heart of Mercy. Tuesdays • 10:30 am–Noon Volunteer Workdays* Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 8 & up; ages 8–14 w/ adult. Saturdays, Apr 11 & May 16 • 10 am–Noon MARCH Sap’s Rising* Walk through the sugar maple forest and learn about the sweet history of maple syrup making. Saturdays, Mar 7 & 14•10:30 am& 1:30 pm Sundays, Mar 1 & 8 • 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Bucket Bug Hunt Walk through our sugar bush to find out who has fallen into the sap buckets. Sunday, Mar 22 • 1:30 pm Maple Syrup Festival Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including crafts, games, tree tapping and maple syrup history. Sunday, Mar 15 • 11 am–3 pm 20