EVENTS IN DU PAGE FOREST PRESERVES: MAY 6 – 12

Monday, May 6
Forest Fitness Walk — Join a naturalist for a brisk weekly walk, and enjoy some exercise as you take in the wonders of the woods. 8:30 – 10 a.m. at Meacham Grove Forest Preserve in Bloomingdale on Circle Avenue one-quarter mile north of Lake Street. Adults only. Free. To register, call 630-850-8110.

Tuesday, May 7
Birding at Willowbrook — Learn the basics of birding, and search for feathered friends during a leisurely stroll in the Back 40. Bring binoculars. 8 – 9:30 a.m. at Willowbrook Wildlife Center,
525 S. Park Blvd. in Glen Ellyn. Ages 10 and up; under 18 with an adult. Free. Donation suggested. Registration not required. Call 630-942-6200.

Wednesday, May 8
Cycling for Active Adults — Tour several forest preserves during this 15- to 18-mile ranger-led bike ride along a section of the North Central Regional Trail. 9 a.m. – noon at Spring Creek Reservoir Forest Preserve in Bloomingdale on Lake Street one-quarter mile east of Glen Ellyn Road. Ages 50 and up. Free. Registration begins April 24. Call 630-933-7248.

Restoration-in-Progress Tours — Take a docent-guided tour through Mayslake Peabody Estate to learn about the past — and future — of this historic 1920s Tudor Revival-style mansion. Tours begin at
11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St. in Oak Brook. All ages. $5 per person. Registration required for group tours. Call 630-206-9588.

 Friday, May 10
FullersBird Fridays — Join these naturalist-led hikes, and see how the diversity of birds in a forest preserve changes throughout spring. 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Spring Road in Oak Brook. Adults only. $6 per person per hike; $40 for a 10-program pass. To register, call 630-850-8110.

Native-Plant Sale — Get your garden off to a great start with plants adapted to DuPage County conditions, and get expert advice from a naturalist ready to guide you with plant selection and garden design. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St. in Oak Brook. Proceeds support educational programming at the District. Catalog available at dupageforest.org/nativeplantsale. Call 630-933-7208.

Saturday, May 11
Blacksmithing Demonstrations — Stop by the wagon shed to see the blacksmith repair equipment and demonstrate the tools and techniques of the trade. Demonstrations ongoing. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago. All ages. Free. Registration not required. Call 630-876-5900.

Horse-Drawn Hayrides — Take a 30-minute ride through the prairies and woodlands of Danada Forest Preserve, and learn about the features of this historic preserve. Rides ongoing noon – 3 p.m. at Danada Equestrian Center, 3S507 Naperville Road in Wheaton. $5 per person ages 13 and up; $2 children ages
5 – 12; children under 5 free. Groups of 15 or more are encouraged to reserve private hayrides. Call 630-668-6012.

International Migratory Bird Day Celebration — Have a flock of fun celebrating avian migration. Activities ongoing 8 a.m. – noon. Special events throughout the day:
- Bird Walk for Adults, 8 – 9:30 a.m., ages 12 and up, under 18 with an adult 
- Bird Walk for Beginners, 9 – 10:30 a.m., ages 12 and up, under 18 with an adult
- Bird-Banding Demonstration, 9 – 11 a.m., ages 12 and up, under 18 with an adult  
- Kids Activity Station, 10 a.m. – noon    
- Kids Bird Walk, 10:30 – 11:45 a.m., ages 8 and up, under 18 with an adult
All activities take place at Willowbrook Wildlife Center, 525 S. Park Blvd. in Glen Ellyn. Free. Registration not required. Call 630-942-6200.

Music at Mayslake — Enjoy a spring lineup of diverse performers. At this concert hear 5th House Ensemble perform “Caught: The Web,” an innovative piece for wind quartet. 8 – 10 p.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St. in Oak Brook. Ages 12 and up; under 18 with an adult. $20 general admission; $18 seniors, students and groups of six or more. For tickets, call 630-206-9566.

Native-Plant Sale — Get your garden off to a great start with plants adapted to DuPage County conditions, and get expert advice from a naturalist ready to guide you with plant selection and garden design. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St. in Oak Brook. Proceeds support educational programming at the District. Catalog available at dupageforest.org/nativeplantsale. Call 630-933-7208.

Restoration-in-Progress Tours — Take a docent-guided tour through Mayslake Peabody Estate to learn about the past — and future — of this historic 1920s Tudor Revival-style mansion. Tours begin at
9:30, 10, 11 and 11:30 a.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St. in Oak Brook. All ages.
$5 per person. Registration required for group tours. Call 630-206-9588.

Volunteer Restoration Workday — Help restore a natural area by removing nonnative vegetation or planting seed. 9 a.m. – noon at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve, 3609 Spring Road in Oak Brook. Ages 8 and up; under 14 with an adult. To register, call 630-933-7681 at least five business days in advance; groups of five or more must call 10 business days in advance.

Sunday, May 12
Horse-Drawn Hayrides — Take a 30-minute ride through the prairies and woodlands of Danada Forest Preserve, and learn about the features of this historic preserve. Rides ongoing noon – 3 p.m. at Danada Equestrian Center, 3S507 Naperville Road in Wheaton. $5 per person ages 13 and up; $2 children ages
5 – 12; children under 5 free. Groups of 15 or more are encouraged to reserve private hayrides. Call 630-668-6012.

Meet the Beekeepers — Learn about beekeeping equipment and the important role that bees play in our food supply. Then, ask the beekeepers your questions about honey and bees. Demonstrations ongoing. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago. All ages. Free. Registration not required. Call 630-876-5900.

Fishing Clinic for Kids — Kids, learn about different kinds of fish, the best ways to catch them and rules you need to remember. 5 – 7 p.m. at Hidden Lake Forest Preserve in Downers Grove on Route 53 one-quarter mile south of Butterfield Road. Ages 6 – 17 with an adult. Free. Registration begins April 29. Call 630-933-7248.