From Forest Preserves Cook County: Learn about creative reuse methods and mending techniques. Give items a second life by turning them into an ornament, decoration or bird feeder. Supplies provided or bring your own.
From Forest Preserves Cook County: Teens & families, give back this MLK day. Join us for a litter clean up in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Drop-in event. Grove 10.
From Forest Preserves Cook County: Build your own walking stick using buckthorn, an invasive species. Ages 12-17 w/adult. Ages 12 & up.
From Forest Preserves of Cook County
Elevate Your Birdwatching Skills—Join Our Identifying Bird Songs Workshop!
Passionate about birds? Whether you’re a novice or looking to sharpen your skills, our Bird Songs Bird ID workshop is perfect for you. Learn how to identify common bird species and enhance your birdwatching experience with expert guidance.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow bird enthusiasts and refine your bird identification skills.
From Forest Preserves of Cook County
WHoo’s calling out in the dark of night? Listen for owls. Ages 10 & up.
As the sun sets, we’ll guide you through the forest preserves on a twilight expedition, learning about these fascinating nocturnal creatures. With expert naturalists leading the way, you’ll have a chance to hear owl calls, spot wildlife, and experience the magic of the forest after dark.
From Oak Park Library
If you missed our Bee Love and Honey event last year - we are excited to share that Debbie Becker, local Oak Park Beekeeper will be back to demonstrate a BEE-hind the scenes look at how honey is harvested. A tasting of the honey will be offered. No live bees will be present. This is a family-friendly, drop-in event. We hope you'll BEE there!
Reduce stress and open up to a sense of awe, connection, and well-being with the practice of forest therapy aka forest bathing. Certified forest therapy guide Sarah Abu-Absi will lead the group in gentle mindfulness practices to reconnect to nature and ourselves. We will be sitting or laying down on the grass much of the time. Bring a blanket, chair or mat. More info at www.thatforestfeeling.com.
Please Note: This event is limited to 15 participants. Registration is required. More information will be sent to registered participants.
From Oak Park Public Library
Reduce stress and open up to a sense of awe, connection, and well-being with the practice of forest therapy aka forest bathing. Certified forest therapy guide Sarah Abu-Absi will lead the group in gentle mindfulness practices to reconnect to nature and ourselves. We will be sitting or laying down on the grass much of the time. Bring a blanket, chair or mat. More info at www.thatforestfeeling.com.
Please Note: This event is limited to 15 participants. Registration is required. More information will be sent to registered participants.
By joining this class, you declare that you are physically fit and ready to participate and understand any physical activity may involve some risk of injury. You may rest at any time during the class. It is your responsibility to consult with your physician with respect to any past or present injury, illness, health problem, or any other condition or medication that may affect your participation.
The participant assumes all risks of injury and illness that may result from such participation. The participant agrees to waive and release the Oak Park Public Library, its officers, employees, trustees, and agents and shall hold such persons/entity harmless from any and all liability for any claim, suit, or other cause of action which might arise from injuries, illness, damages, or loss which may occur on account of participation in such activities.
Reduce stress and open up to a sense of awe, connection, and well-being with the practice of forest therapy aka forest bathing. Certified forest therapy guide Sarah Abu-Absi will lead the group in gentle mindfulness practices to reconnect to nature and ourselves. We will be sitting or laying down on the grass much of the time. Bring a blanket, chair or mat. More info at www.thatforestfeeling.com.
Please Note: This event is limited to 15 participants. Registration is required. More information will be sent to registered participants.
From Oak Park Public Library
Reduce stress and open up to a sense of awe, connection, and well-being with the practice of forest therapy aka forest bathing. Certified forest therapy guide Sarah Abu-Absi will lead the group in gentle mindfulness practices to reconnect to nature and ourselves. We will be sitting or laying down on the grass much of the time. Bring a blanket, chair or mat. More info at www.thatforestfeeling.com.
Please Note: This event is limited to 15 participants. Registration is required. More information will be sent to registered participants.
By joining this class, you declare that you are physically fit and ready to participate and understand any physical activity may involve some risk of injury. You may rest at any time during the class. It is your responsibility to consult with your physician with respect to any past or present injury, illness, health problem, or any other condition or medication that may affect your participation.
The participant assumes all risks of injury and illness that may result from such participation. The participant agrees to waive and release the Oak Park Public Library, its officers, employees, trustees, and agents and shall hold such persons/entity harmless from any and all liability for any claim, suit, or other cause of action which might arise from injuries, illness, damages, or loss which may occur on account of participation in such activities.
From Forest Preserves of Cook County
When the sale commences, trees & shrubs are available by pre-order only.
Preorder at West Cook Shopify
Schedule a pickup time for an order at SignUpGenius. Pick-up is October 5, 2024.
Volunteer for the sale at SignUpGenius
Comprehensive information about the sale at West Cook 2024 Fall Tree and Shrub Sale
A healthy landscape has layers: a grass and forb layer, a shrub layer, and a tree or canopy layer. From layering comes strength.
Together, the three layers render nooks, crannies, nest holes, coverts, edge effects, niches, niches, and more niches to encourage biocommunity
From Oak Park Public Library
Interested in greening your home or lifestyle but feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start? Come join us for this event--part presentation, part information fair--to hear stories and ask questions of your neighbors who have taken various green steps. Brief presentations will be followed by an opportunity to drop by presenters' tables to ask questions and get more information. Topics to be covered include: home audits, insulation, solar panel installation, Community Solar programs for house & condo owners & renters, heat pumps and induction cooking.
Presented by Arbor West Neighbors in collaboration with the library. Registration recommended.
From Friends Of The Oak Park Conservatory
Thursday, Sept 19, 7:00-8:00P
Not only do shrubs provide a great backdrop for other plants in your garden, but they can also stabilize the soil and create a habitat for wildlife. Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory as we welcome a speaker from West Cook Wild Ones to learn about native shrubs and alternatives to those that are invasive.
Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON)
This is a FREE, virtual event. A Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants on the day of the lecture.
From West Cook Wild Ones
Explore the ecological and aesthetic advantages of hedges and hedgerows in our upcoming Wild Ones national webinar, “The Beauty and Benefits of Hedgerows” with Heather McCargo, founder of Wild Seed Project.
Native hedgerows are diverse plantings of woody plants from shrubs to small trees along with herbaceous groundcovers at their base. Learn how these low-maintenance and sustainable plantings of shrubs, trees, and groundcovers can enhance biodiversity, provide critical habitats for wildlife, and contribute to climate resilience. Discover practical tips for designing and implementing hedgerows in various landscapes, from farms to urban settings, and understand their role in supporting pollinators, birds, and soil health.
To register and for more information Click Here!
From Forest Preserves of Cook County
Sat, September 7 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join the Forest Preserves of Cook County for a paddling event at Kickapoo Woods! This FREE event offers a great opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the natural area while engaging in a fun and relaxing paddling experience.
To register please email Gloria Orozco at gloria@fotfp.org
