Meet Our Birds
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn more about our flighted ambassador animals and discover their unique adaptations.
Learn more about our flighted ambassador animals and discover their unique adaptations.
A guided walk to search for local owls. Register by 11/12. Ages 8 & up.
A guided walk to search for local owls. Register by 11/12. Ages 8 & up.
Learn about the different attributes that make owls unique and fascinating.
Learn how to identify local bird songs.
Join us for a discussion on attracting birds to your yard using feeders and plantings.
Learn about this group of nocturnal birds through an indoor presentation and discussion.
Our native woodpeckers, that’s who! Learn about their adaptations, make your own feeder, and go on a binocular hunt.
Join us for an early morning walk as we keep our eyes and ears open for signs of owls!
Learn about the best bird foods, feeders, and landscape elements to benefit our resident winter birds. You will even make […]
Nearly all Forest Preserves events are free; some require registration and/or a low fee. Residents may qualify for free admission opportunities at our partners: Brookfield Zoo Chicago and the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Printed copies of our quarterly Events Guide are available at our Nature Centers and General Headquarters. They may also be available at your local city hall or library. Know a location that should have our Events Guide? Contact us.
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Sign UpThe Forest Preserves is committed to providing equal, integrated participation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Nature Center hosting your event or program 72 hours in advance to request reasonable accommodations or inquire about site accessibility.
Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.