Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Spring Brochure

15891 Paxton, South Holland, 708.868.0606 Building: 9 am–5 pm, Exihibit room closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily Free Admission THROUGHOUT the SPRING Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Walk* Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4-mile walk. Saturdays, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2 • 1:30 pm Green Lake Gardening* Help us restore the pollinator garden at Green Lake. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up. Saturdays, Mar 28, Apr 25, May 16 • 1–3 pm Tuesday Mornings are for the Birds!* Join this six-week series to observe spring migration and the beauty of birds in their most beautiful breeding plumage. Tuesdays, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12 • 8 am Asian American Pacific Islander Craft Series Celebrate AAaPI Heritage Month by creating crafts inspired by different cultures. Drop in. Sundays • Noon–2 pm May 3-Japanese Cherry Blossom Fan May 24-Chinese Paper Lantern May 31-Pacific Islander Turtle Tapa Cloth MARCH Conservation@Home: Native Seed Starter Pots Materials provided. Welcome spring by planting wildflower seeds in upcycled seedling pots. Drop in. Sunday, Mar 8 • Noon–2 pm Wee Wonders: Turtles* Bring your little ones to learn about turtles through stories, crafts and a turtle encounter. Ages 2–5 w/ adult. Wednesday, Mar 11 • 10 am & Sunday, Mar 15 • 1 pm SAVE THE DATE Women in the Wilds Expo Celebrate women in conservation and the natural sciences with presentations, hands-on activities and information promoting job and volunteer opportunities. Light refreshments provided. Saturday, Mar 21 • 10 am–2 pm Photo by David Jacobson-cropped 44