Forest Preserve’s Facebook Live Events Bring Outdoors Inside

WILL COUNTY, IL — The Forest Preserve District will continue to bring the outdoors inside during the state’s coronavirus-related stay-at-home order in May by offering several Facebook Live events.

The first three virtual programs will feature bird-watching and wildflower fun. Fire up your computer or smart device and tune into the Facebook page at the scheduled times and dates to watch the programs live from the comfort of your home. Feel free to ask questions by posting Facebook comments.

Facebook Live programs scheduled for the week of May 4 (weather permitting) are:

Breakfast with the Birds: 7 a.m. Tuesday, May 5
Interpretive naturalist Bob Bryerton will host this popular feature as birds flit about the feeders. Expect to see resident birds including: tufted titmouses; downy, hairy and red-bellied woodpeckers; black-capped chickadees; white-breasted nuthatches and more.

Woodland Wildflowers: Noon Thursday, May 7
Interpretive naturalist Erin Ward will educate virtual visitors about spring woodland wildflowers and their importance. During the hike, virtual participants will be able to see stunning views of the geographical terrain as well.

Wild for Wildflowers: Noon Friday, May 8
Interpretive naturalist Suzy Lyttle will ID flowers seen on the virtual hike and add some fun facts. “Even though our lives feel like they have been put on hold, nature keeps going,” Lyttle said. “These flowers keep blooming."

Additional Facebook Live events scheduled for May will be posted here.