Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters
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Friday March 27 8:00am CDT
Amphibian Outing
Be on the lookout for amphibians while enjoying a walk during amphibians’ most active time of year. Grove 7.
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Friday March 27 7:00pm CDT
Woodcock Walk
Witness the amazing spring courtship flight of the male woodcock bird, at Wolf Road Prairie. Led by John Elliott, Chicago Bird Alliance.
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Saturday March 28 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
IDNR ENTICE Workshop: Weather, Climate, & Climate Change
Learn about the science behind climate, weather, and climate change and how to incorporate it into your classroom. PDH available.
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Saturday March 28 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Spring into Wellness
Celebrate the changing season and how to embrace one’s wellness in nature while exploring nearby wildlife. Drop in.
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Saturday March 28 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Conservation @ Home: Seed Swap and Plant Exchange
Plant lover Unite! Native plant presentations are followed by seed and plant sharing. All Welcome. Bring a mug, warm beverage provided.
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Saturday March 28 11:00am CDT
Feeding Time
Discover the diets and habitats of our ambassador animals and watch an engaging feeding demonstration.
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Saturday March 28 1:00pm CDT
Animal Enrichment Studio
Create new items for our ambassador animals then watch how enrichment is used as an important part of their care.
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Saturday March 28 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Green Lake Gardening
Help us restore the pollinator garden at Green Lake. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up.
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Saturday March 28 3:00pm CDT
What’s On The Menu?
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
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Sunday March 29 9:30am - 11:30am CDT
Ecological Restoration Weekend
Put your muscles to work while helping restore habitats by removing invasive plants. Equipment provided.
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Sunday March 29 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Yoga
Bring a yoga mat and towel. Ages 18 & up.
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Sunday March 29 1:00pm CDT
Micro Safari, Pt 2
Our microscopic exploration of life in the waters of Crabtree continues.
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Sunday March 29 1:30pm CDT
Tree Faces
Make faces on our trees with natural materials. All ages.
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Sunday March 29 1:30pm CDT
Worst Case Scenario Hike
Learn hiking safety and simple first aid on a walk that puts you into “worst case scenarios”! Ages 13 & up.
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Sunday March 29 3:00pm CDT
What’s On The Menu?
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
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Tuesday March 31 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Wildlife Connections
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.
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Tuesday March 31 1:30pm CDT
Space Celebration: Storytime and Craft
Join us for an out-of-this-world story-time and outer-space craft during spring break. Ages 2-7 w/ adult.
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Wednesday April 1 through April 30
Poet Tree
Enjoy poetry on the trails to celebrate National Poetry Month. Submit your own stanza for our Poet Tree.
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Wednesday April 1 through April 30
Story Trail: “It’s Spring” by Linda Glaser
Walk a short trail while reading the story before picking up a take-home craft and activity. Drop in.
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Wednesday April 1 9:00am CDT
Senior Fitness Walk
Join other seniors for a gentle, moderately paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen, University of Illinois Extension volunteer.
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Wednesday April 1 10:00am CDT
Wee Wanderer Wednesdays
Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Ticket giveaway starts at 9:30 am and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ages 2-6 w/ adult.
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Wednesday April 1 10:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Spring Break Fest
Youth and families, enjoy time out of school! Try archery, build and play with natural materials, learn orienteering, paint a bird house and more.
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Thursday April 2 9:30am - 10:45am CDT
Yoga in the Preserves
Join this inspiring and creative vinyasa flow class led by Kim Eisendrath. $5/person.