Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Spring Brochure

*Registration required. For more information or registration, call 847.824.8360 Frog Frenzy Learn how to dress, act and live as a frog. Sunday, May 3 • 1:30 pm Monday Morning Mood Booster Fight the Monday blues and join us for a walk in nature. Mondays, May 4, 11 & 18 • 9:30 am Migratory Bird Day: Saturday, May 9 Birding Basics: 9 am Learn the basics of bird watching. Ages 8 & up. Raptor Encounter: 1:30 pm Get up close with live birds of prey. Wildflower Walk Learn about spring woodland wildflowers on a casual walk. Sunday, May 10 • 1:30 pm Night Walk* An evening walk to learn about nocturnal animals. $5/person. Friday, May 15 • 7:30 pm Asian American Heritage Month Performance Mandala Arts brings Pan Asian music and dance to River Trail, inspired by stories of kinship with the forest. Sunday, May 17 • 1:30 pm Animal Encounter Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals. Sunday & Monday, May 24 & 25 • 1:30 pm Tree Faces Make faces on our trees with natural materials. Sunday, Mar 29 • 1:30 pm APRIL The Unburied Treasure Hunt Pick up a treasure map then decode the clues onsite. Sunday, Apr 5 • 10 am–2 pm GPS Scavenger Hunt* Learn about and participate in a technology-inspired scavenger hunt. Sunday, Apr 12 • 11 am, 12:30 pm & 2pm Women’s Night Out: New Moon Empowerment* Join us for an evening designed to empower, connect and inspire. Ages 18 & up. $10/person. Thursday, Apr 16 • 7 pm Nature at Night* A special Earth Day evening program to explore the world of nature after the sun sets. $5/person. Wednesday, Apr 22 • 7 pm Wildflower Walk Learn about spring woodland wildflowers on a casual walk. Sunday, Apr 26 • 1:30 pm MAY Wellness Walk Enjoy a mindful and meditative guided forest therapy walk. Ages 18 & up. Sunday, May 3 • 10 am Sunday, May 31 • 1 pm NORTH RIVER TRAIL 21