EVENTS IN DU PAGE FOREST PRESERVES: MAY 27 – JUNE 2

For more information on the many programs and places of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, call 630-933-7200 or visit dupageforest.org. To see other upcoming events, explore the online calendar at dupageforest.org/calendar.aspx. 

Monday, May 27
Memorial Day Remembered — Honor America’s soldiers through traditional speeches and activities of the 1890s “Decoration Day,” the precursor to today’s Memorial Day. Held in partnership with the Center for History. 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.

Wednesday, May 29
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.

Volunteer Native-Plant-Nursery Workday — Help the District’s Habitat Improvement Program by lending a hand at the nursery. Weed and water plant beds, or collect and clean seed. 8 – 11 a.m. at the Grounds and Resources Complex at Blackwell Forest Preserve, 29W220 Mack Road in West Chicago. Ages 12 and up; under 16 with an adult. Free. 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.

Friday, May 31
Archery for Adults — Learn the history and basic techniques of archery at this adults-only clinic. Equipment provided. 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Churchill Woods Forest Preserve in Glen Ellyn on St. Charles Road one-quarter mile west of Route 53. Ages 18 and up. Free. Registration begins May 17. Call 630-933-7248.

Fishing Clinic for Beginners — Learn fish ecology and identification as well as techniques and regulations. 5 – 7 p.m. at Sand Pond at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville on Butterfield Road one mile east of Route 59. Ages 6 and up; under 18 with an adult. Free. Registration begins May 17. Call 630-933-7248.

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.

Saturday, June 1
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.

Covered Wagon Tours — Enjoy a 30-minute guided covered wagon ride, and learn about the natural and cultural history of St. James Farm along the way. 11:30 – 1:30 p.m. at St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville on Winfield Road one block north of Butterfield Road. $5 per person ages 13 and up; $2 ages 5 – 12; under 5 free. Registration not required. Call 630-933-7248.

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.

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 the Elsen’s Hill area of West DuPage Woods Forest Preserve in West Chicago on Route 59 one-half mile north of Roosevelt Road. Ages 8 and up; under 14 with an adult. Free. 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, June 2
Covered Wagon Tours — Enjoy a 30-minute guided covered wagon ride, and learn about the natural and cultural history of St. James Farm along the way. 11:30 – 1:30 p.m. at St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville on Winfield Road one block north of Butterfield Road. $5 per person ages 13 and up; $2 ages 5 – 12; under 5 free. Registration not required. Call 630-933-7248.

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.

St. James Farm Sunday Tour: The Artwork of St. James Farm — Explore historic St. James Farm Forest Preserve, and discover the inspirations and interpretations of the many pieces of artwork installed throughout the grounds. 2 – 3 p.m. at St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville on Winfield Road one block north of Butterfield Road. $5 per person ages 13 and up; $2 ages 5 – 12; under 5 free. Registration not required. Call 630-933-7248.