picture by Mary Kay Rubey
Frog and Toad Survey
Thursday, May 16, 6:30 p.m.
We’ll meet at Oak Ridge Forest Preserve parking lot and hop down to the wetlands. We’ll discuss the different types of frogs and toads species found in northern Illinois. We will listen to their calls and explain the need to conduct surveys.
We’ll listen and document what frogs/toads are found. After surveying at Oak Ridge we will drive to Deer Run Forest Preserve in the eastern part of the County and survey there. We’ll end by talking about how you can help by surveying other properties and reporting back your information. For ages 8 and up, please call with reservations 1-815-335-2915.
Winnebago County Forest Preserve District
Nature Fiesta
Saturday, May 18, 12:00- 4:00 p.m.
Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve (entrance on Mulford Road)
Bring the family to this outdoor event to discover local nature! Exhibits, crafts, activities, and guided hikes will help explorers of ages learn about our local butterflies, birds, trees, flowers and rivers. Don’t miss this chance to get up close & personal with live birds, monarch butterflies, and an aquarium of local aquatic species. Naturalists will lead groups through the forest preserve to discover spring wildflowers, birds, woods and the Kishwaukee River. Materials and activity leaders will provide educational information in Spanish and English. Free and open to the public. Call 1-815-877-6100 to register.
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