Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Spring Brochure

MARCH Blood Moon Rising: A Lunar Eclipse Night* Witness lunar eclipse magic, then enjoy a peaceful sunrise walk. Bring a chair. Tuesday, Mar 3 • 4–6 am Houseplant 911 Learn care tips, beginner basics and how to choose your flora friends. Tuesday, Mar 17 • 11 am Sun and Moon Share the Sky* Join La Grange Park Public Library for story time and crafts while learning about the spring equinox. Ages 2–6 w/ adult. Wednesday, Mar 18 • 10 am Spring’s First Blooms Create your own pressed flower field guide and learn about spring’s first blooms. Sunday, Mar 22 • 10:30 am Feeding Time Live feeding session. Saturday, Mar 28 • 11 am Salamanders* Explore amphibian ecology on a walk to their seasonal breeding pools. Friday, Apr 3 • 6:30–8 pm Little Red Rocks* Perform or listen to music and poetry at an open-mic night on the grounds at sunset. Tuesday, Apr 7 • 6:30–8:30 pm Arab American Heritage Celebration Experience art making, cultural showcases and more honoring Arab American culture and contributions. Drop in. Sunday, Apr 12 • 11 am–2 pm Look Up at the Sky Day* Celebrate Dark Sky Week by pausing to admire nature’s quiet beauty. Tuesday, Apr 14 • 8:30 pm Earth Day Celebration Celebrate Earth’s biodiversity through stewardship, educational and art activities. Free plant giveaways. Drop-in. Saturday, Apr 18 • 10 am–2 pm Beautiful Sounds at Sunset* Enjoy nature’s harmony and soothing instruments around a fire with instructor Gail. Bring a cushion. Ages 18 & up. Thursday, Apr 23 • 6:15 pm Frogs* Learn how to recognize frog calls. Friday, Apr 24 • 7:30 pm Wild About Play Unleash your wild side while creating paper mâché enrichment items for our ambassador animals. Drop in. Saturday, Apr 25 • 11 am MAY Mythical Forest Series: Toadstools Examine the realities and mythology of nature in fantasy. Ages 8 & up. Saturday, May 2 • 10:30 am Insect Inspired Innovations Explore insect-inspired technology and nature’s role in human advancement. Sunday, May 3 • 1:30 pm National Space Day Folktale and Walk* Join La Grange Park Library for a magical folktale under the sky as we walk and explore the wonders of space. Thursday, May 7 • 8:15 pm 708.839.6897 *Registration required. For more information or registration, call Continued on page 38. 37