The Buzz | May 2025

Celebrate Earth!

Saturday, April 26 | 10:00 a.m.-noon

Mellody Farm Nature Preserve

Celebrate our planet with us! Discover Lake Forest Open Lands and enjoy activities for all ages and skill levels, including wetland exploration, birding, guided hikes, and restoration tips. Join us for Explore Your Landscape Design for Your Backyard immediately following this event!

Explore LFOLA outdoor program for all ages—

nature is your playground!

FAMILY/ALL AGES:

Chicago River Day
Saturday, May 10
9:00 a.m.-noon

Spring Plant & Tree Sale
Pre-sale open!

EVENT: Saturday, May 17
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Family Campfire
Friday, May 23
5:30-7:00 p.m.

YOUTH:

Cattails & Kiddies
Friday, May 2
4:30-6:00 p.m.

Storytime @ LFOLA
Thursday, May 8
10:00-10:30 a.m.

Summer Camps
All summer long!
Times vary

ADULTS:

Explore Landscape Design for Your Backyard
Saturday, April 26
noon-1:30 p.m.

Monday Bird Hikes
Mondays, April 28-May 19
7:00-8:30 a.m.

Conservation Cocktails:
Cranes Over Illinois
Friday, May 9
6:00-7:30 p.m.

Annual Meeting
Wednesday, May 14
6:00-7:00 p.m.

Spring Ephemeral Saunter
Friday, May 16
1:00-2:30 p.m.

Nature's Poetry
Thursday, May 22
1:00-2:30 p.m.