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Upcoming Events

Friday, May 03
  • Frog Evening Hike: FULL (07 PM - 08 PM)
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    Friday, May 03
    Photo of a green frog with his mouth wide open
    07 PM - 08 PM
    The croaking and peeping of our local frogs are a welcome sign of spring. Join us for an evening walk as we go in search of our amphibian neighbors.
     
Saturday, May 04
  • Spring Bird Walk (07 AM - 09 AM)
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    Saturday, May 04
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    07 AM - 09 AM
    May is the month for songbird migration. Join skilled birders on these walks. Bring binoculars if you have them.
     
  • Restoration Workday: Middlefork (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Saturday, May 04
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    09 AM - 12 PM
    Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!
     
  • Restoration Workday: Grainger Woods (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Saturday, May 04
    Volunteer worker bent over pulling invasive weeds in the forest preserve
    09 AM - 12 PM
    Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!
     
  • Restoration Workday: Greenbelt (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Saturday, May 04
    Beautiful sunset while walking over the wetlands on a wooden bridge
    09 AM - 12 PM
    Grab some work gloves, help restore the environment, and get a behind-the-scenes look at your preserves!
     
  • Caminata en Español: FULL (09:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
    Event details:
    Saturday, May 04
    Group of pele out with an instructor for Caminata en Espanol
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
    Únase a un educador ambiental y explore la Reserva Forestal Capitan Daniel Wright Woods. Caminata es en Español y Ingles.
     
  • Spring Wildflower Walk: FULL (10 AM - 11 AM)
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    Saturday, May 04
    Photo of a beautiful pink wildflower and dark green leaves
    10 AM - 11 AM
    Discover the beautiful palette of spring wildflowers at Ryerson Woods. Learn how to identify common native wildflowers and hear some of their history.
     
  • Scout Saturday (01 PM - 02:30 PM)
    Event details:
    Saturday, May 04
    Photo of a large dragonfly hanging on a tree branch
    01 PM - 02:30 PM
    Discover the characteristics that make insects and spiders unique, then set out and see what insects and spiders can be found. Using tools and resources, identify the insects and spiders of Ryerson woods and learn their importance in the ecosystem.
     
  • Beer Garden Opening Weekend (01 PM - 09 PM)
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    Saturday, May 04
    Photo of comfortable beach chair sitting on the beach with a drink in the cup holder
    01 PM - 09 PM
    Join us for the season opener celebration of the Beer Garden at Independence Grove in Libertyville.