Saturday, April 14 Birding Field Trip - Meet fellow birding enthusiasts, and search for resident and migratory birds. Binoculars recommended. 7 to 11 a.m. at West Chicago Prairie Forest Preserve in West Chicago. Groups of 10 or more must make reservations. Call (630) 293-1627.

Blacksmithing Demonstrations - Watch the blacksmith repair equipment and demonstrate the tools and techniques of the trade. 10:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago. Call (630) 876-5900.

First Folio Shakespeare Festival - Enjoy "Angel Street" by Patrick Hamilton. Follow Mrs. Manningham as she slides into insanity. (Or, is her husband helping her along?) This Victorian thriller was the inspiration for the 1944 film "Gaslight." 8 p.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook. Tickets $25. For tickets, call First Folio (630) 986-8067.

Nature Workday - Help restore a natural area by removing nonnative vegetation or planting seed. 1 to 4 p.m. at the savanna area at Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton. An adult must accompany children under 14. Groups of five or more must make reservations two weeks prior to the event. Call (630) 933-7681 for waiver requirements.

Sheep Shearing - Watch sheepdogs herd, see a sheep being sheared, and learn how wool is washed and spun into yarn. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago. Call (630) 876-5900.

Spring Cleaning - Help freshen up the farmhouse while you pick up some tried-and-true cleaning tips. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago. Call (630) 876-5900.

Trout-Fishing Clinic for Beginners - Learn all about trout fishing, including casting, knot tying, fish handling and etiquette at this hands-on clinic. 1 to 3 p.m. at the North Shelter at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville. An adult must accompany children under 16. Anglers 16 and up must possess valid Illinois fishing licenses with inland trout stamps. Reservations begin April 2. Call (630) 933-7248. Sunday, April 15 First Folio Shakespeare Festival - Enjoy "Angel Street" by Patrick Hamilton. Follow Mrs. Manningham as she slides into insanity. (Or, is her husband helping her along?) This Victorian thriller was the inspiration for the 1944 film "Gaslight." p.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook. Tickets $25. For tickets, call First Folio (630) 986-8067.

Kayak DuPage - Join a ranger, and try your hand at kayaking. Learn basic techniques, watercraft safety and preserve information. Kayaks and personal flotation devices provided. 1 to 3 p.m. at West Branch Forest Preserve in Bartlett. Ages 8 and up. No unaccompanied children. $35 per person. Reservations begin March 15. Call (630) 574-7700.

Nature Workday - Help restore a natural area by removing nonnative vegetation or planting seed. 1 to 4 p.m. at Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve in Naperville. An adult must accompany children under 14. Groups of five or more must make reservations two weeks prior to the event. Call (630) 933-7681 for waiver requirements.

Sheep Shearing - Watch sheepdogs herd, see a sheep being sheared, and learn how wool is washed and spun into yarn. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago. Call (630) 876-5900.

Spring Cleaning - Help freshen up the farmhouse while you pick up some tried-and-true cleaning tips. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago. Call (630) 876-5900. Monday, April 16 Spring Cleaning - Help freshen up the farmhouse while you pick up some tried-and-true cleaning tips. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago. Call (630) 876-5900. Tuesday, April 17 Woodland Wildflower Walk - Join a ranger, and explore the woods to discover the beauty of spring wildflowers. 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Meacham Grove Forest Preserve in Bloomingdale. Adults only. Reservations begin April 3. Call (630) 933-7248. Wednesday, April 18 First Folio Shakespeare Festival - Enjoy "Angel Street" by Patrick Hamilton. Follow Mrs. Manningham as she slides into insanity. (Or, is her husband helping her along?) This Victorian thriller was the inspiration for the 1944 film "Gaslight." 8 p.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook. Tickets $25. For tickets, call First Folio (630) 986-8067. Thursday, April 19 Birding at Willowbrook - Learn the basics of birding, and search for feathered friends during a leisurely stroll in the "back 40" of Willowbrook Wildlife Center. Bring binoculars. 8 to 9 a.m. at Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn. Ages 10 and up with an adult. Call (630) 942-6200.

Spring Cleaning - Help freshen up the farmhouse while you pick up some tried-and-true cleaning tips. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago. Call (630) 876-5900. Friday, April 20 First Folio Shakespeare Festival - Enjoy "Angel Street" by Patrick Hamilton. Follow Mrs. Manningham as she slides into insanity. (Or, is her husband helping her along?) This Victorian thriller was the inspiration for the 1944 film "Gaslight." 8 p.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook. Tickets $25. For tickets, call First Folio (630) 986-8067.

Froggin' Under the Stars - Identify local frogs by their calls while exploring the stars and constellations shining above. 7 to 9 p.m. at James "Pate" Philip State Park in Bartlett. Ages 5 and up with an adult. Reservations begin April 6. Call (630) 850-8110.

From Lake to Plate - Find out about fishing hot spots while you learn to clean and cook fish using a variety of ranger favorite recipes. Then, enjoy a Friday-night fish fry in a cabin setting. 5 to 7 p.m. at the Youth-Group Cabin at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton. $10 ages 16 and up, $5 under 16. Reservations begin April 9. Call (630) 933-7248.

FullersBird Fridays - Take these weekly naturalist-led hikes to see how the diversity of birds inhabiting a forest preserve changes during spring. 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center in Oak Brook. Adults only. Reservations begin two weeks prior to the event. Call (630) 850-8110.

Spring Cleaning - Help freshen up the farmhouse while you pick up some tried-and-true cleaning tips. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago. Call (630) 876-5900.

Woodcock Walk - Hike in search of the infamous American woodcock, and watch for its amazing courtship display. 7 to 8 p.m. at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center in Oak Brook. Ages 12 and up. No unaccompanied children. Reservations begin March 20. Call (630) 850-8110. Saturday, April 21 Blacksmithing Demonstrations - Watch the blacksmith repair equipment and demonstrate the tools and techniques of the trade. 10:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago. Call (630) 876-5900.

First Folio Shakespeare Festival - Enjoy "Angel Street" by Patrick Hamilton. Follow Mrs. Manningham as she slides into insanity. (Or, is her husband helping her along?) This Victorian thriller was the inspiration for the 1944 film "Gaslight." 8 p.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook. Tickets $25. For tickets, call First Folio (630) 986-8067.

The Great Garlic Mustard-Pulling Contest - Bring the whole family for a friendly contest to see which team can pull the most garlic mustard, a quick-spreading, invasive plant. 9 to 11 a.m. at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center in Oak Brook. Reservations begin April 7. Call (630) 850-8110.

Helping Hands at Herrick Lake - Celebrate Earth Day by removing litter from a popular forest preserve. 9 a.m. to noon at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton. No unaccompanied children. Groups of five or more must make reservations. Call (630) 933-7681 for waiver requirements.

Nature Workday - Help restore a natural area by removing nonnative vegetation or planting seed. 9 a.m. to noon at Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve in Naperville and the Elsen's Hill area at West DuPage Woods Forest Preserve in West Chicago. An adult must accompany children under 14. Groups of five or more must make reservations two weeks prior to the event. Call (630) 933-7681 for waiver requirements.

Prehistoric Life of Northeastern Illinois - Teachers, gain insight into the life-forms and environmental conditions in Illinois over the 5 billion-year history of earth. Try new teaching activities, and earn continuing-education credits. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook. Program also meets on April 28. $60 per person for materials, with additional cost for educational credit. For reservations, call (630) 850-3722.

Spring Cleaning - Help freshen up the farmhouse while you pick up some tried-and-true cleaning tips. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago. Call (630) 876-5900.

Restoration Workday - Enjoy the outdoors while helping to restore the unique characteristics of one of DuPage County's most diverse prairies. 9 a.m. to noon at West Chicago Prairie Forest Preserve in West Chicago. Groups of 10 or more must make reservations. Call (630) 961-2041.

Tool Sharpening - Learn how to properly sharpen household tools for the workshop, kitchen and garden. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago. Call (630) 876-5900.

When Darkness Falls - Hike through the dark woods with a ranger, and discover what it's like to use your senses like a nocturnal predator. 7 to 9 p.m. at Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve in Darien. Adults only. Reservations begin April 6. Call (630) 933-7248. Sunday, April 22 Earth Day - Celebrate nature through a day of family fun, including nature hikes, children's crafts, puppet shows, horse-drawn hayrides and environmental displays. Noon to 4 p.m. at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center in Oak Brook. Call (630) 850-8110.

First Folio Shakespeare Festival - Enjoy "Angel Street" by Patrick Hamilton. Follow Mrs. Manningham as she slides into insanity. (Or, is her husband helping her along?) This Victorian thriller was the inspiration for the 1944 film "Gaslight." 3 p.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook. Tickets $25. For tickets, call First Folio (630) 986-8067.

Nature Workday - Help restore a natural area by removing nonnative vegetation or planting seed. 9 a.m. to noon at the Glacial Ridge area at Churchill Woods Forest Preserve in Glen Ellyn. An adult must accompany children under 14. Groups of five or more must make reservations two weeks prior to the event. Call (630) 933-7681 for waiver requirements.

Spring Cleaning - Help freshen up the farmhouse while you pick up some tried-and-true cleaning tips. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago. Call (630) 876-5900. Monday, April 23 Spring Cleaning - Help freshen up the farmhouse while you pick up some tried-and-true cleaning tips. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago. Call (630) 876-5900. Tuesday, April 24 Bird Walk for Home-Schoolers - Home-schoolers, discover the lives of birds, and hike in search of migrant and resident species. 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn. Reservations begin April 10. Call (630) 942-6200.

Fun With Fishing - This reintroduction to fishing for adults 50 and up will include both indoor instruction and hands-on experience. 9 to 11 a.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook. Ages 50 and up. $10 per person. Reservations begin March 20. Call (630) 850-2363, ext. 3.

Glorious Gardening Lecture Series - Visit beautiful Mayslake Hall, and enjoy lectures on various aspects of gardening. At this program, Shirley Remes presents "No More Pink Flamingos! How to Decorate Your Yard with Style." 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook. $3 per person. (An optional $5-per-person docent-led tour of Mayslake Hall will precede the lecture at 6:30 p.m.) For reservations, call (630) 850-2363, ext. 3.

Woodland Wildflower Walk - Join a ranger, and explore the woods to discover the beauty of spring wildflowers. 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Maple Grove Forest Preserve in Downers Grove. Adults only. Reservations begin April 10. Call (630) 933-7248. Wednesday, April 25 First Folio Shakespeare Festival - Enjoy "Angel Street" by Patrick Hamilton. Follow Mrs. Manningham as she slides into insanity. (Or, is her husband helping her along?) This Victorian thriller was the inspiration for the 1944 film "Gaslight." 8 p.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook. Tickets $25. For tickets, call First Folio (630) 986-8067.

Wildflower Walk - Learn the folklore surrounding native spring wildflowers, and appreciate their beauty during a naturalist-led hike. 1 to 3 p.m. at Meacham Grove Forest Preserve in Bloomingdale. Reservations April 11. Call (630) 850-8110. Thursday, April 26 Birding at Willowbrook - Learn the basics of birding, and search for feathered friends during a leisurely stroll in the "back 40" of Willowbrook Wildlife Center. Bring binoculars. 8 to 9 a.m. at Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn. Ages 10 and up with an adult. Call (630) 942-6200.

Spring Cleaning - Help freshen up the farmhouse while you pick up some tried-and-true cleaning tips. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago. Call (630) 876-5900. Friday, April 27 First Folio Shakespeare Festival - Enjoy "Angel Street" by Patrick Hamilton. Follow Mrs. Manningham as she slides into insanity. (Or, is her husband helping her along?) This Victorian thriller was the inspiration for the 1944 film "Gaslight." 8 p.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook. Tickets $25. For tickets, call First Folio (630) 986-8067.

FullersBird Fridays - Take these weekly naturalist-led hikes to see how the diversity of birds inhabiting a forest preserve changes during spring. 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center in Oak Brook. Adults only. Reservations begin two weeks prior to the event. Call (630) 850-8110.

Kids' Fishing Clinic - Kids, learn fish ecology and identification as well as fishing techniques and regulations. 6 to 8 p.m. at Churchill Woods Forest Preserve in Glen Ellyn. Ages 6 to 16 accompanied by an adult. Reservations begin April 13. Call (630) 933-7248.

Spring Cleaning - Help freshen up the farmhouse while you pick up some tried-and-true cleaning tips. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago. Call (630) 876-5900. Saturday, April 28 Cub Scout-Badge Day for Wolves - Join a naturalist-led hike, and learn about and watch for migrating birds. By the end of the program, participants will have completed the requirements for Wolf Arrow Point elective 13 (Birds). Bring binoculars. 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Elsen's Hill area at West DuPage Woods Forest Preserve in West Chicago. Ages 7 and up with an adult. Reservations begin April 7. Call (630) 942-6200.

First Folio Shakespeare Festival - Enjoy "Angel Street" by Patrick Hamilton. Follow Mrs. Manningham as she slides into insanity. (Or, is her husband helping her along?) This Victorian thriller was the inspiration for the 1944 film "Gaslight." 8 p.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook. Tickets $25. For tickets, call First Folio (630) 986-8067.

Kayak DuPage - Join a ranger, and try your hand at kayaking. Learn basic techniques, watercraft safety and preserve information. Kayaks and personal flotation devices provided. 1 to 3 p.m. at Hidden Lake Forest Preserve in Glen Ellyn. Ages 8 and up. No unaccompanied children. $35 per person. Reservations begin March 28. Call (630) 574-7700.

Prairie Path Cleanup - Celebrate Illinois Prairie Path Day by cleaning up the portion that runs through West Chicago Prairie. 9 a.m. to noon at West Chicago Prairie Forest Preserve in West Chicago. Groups of 10 or more must make reservations. Call (630) 293-1627.

Prehistoric Life of Northeastern Illinois - Teachers, gain insight into the life-forms and environmental conditions in Illinois over the 5 billion-year history of earth. Try new teaching activities, and earn continuing-education credits. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook. Program also meets on April 21. $60 per person for materials, with additional cost for educational credit. For reservations, call (630) 850-3722.

Ropes, Knots and Pulleys - Learn how farmers used ropes and pulleys to make their work easier, and try your hand at making rope and tying some useful knots. Scout groups welcome as activities will meet some badge requirements. 1:30 to3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago. Call (630)876-5900.

Spring Cleaning - Help freshen up the farmhouse while you pick up some tried-and-true cleaning tips. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago. Call (630) 876-5900. Sunday, April 29 A Doggone Good Day - Meet and greet dogs from a local rescue group, and learn about various breeds. Then, lead your dog through a fun activity. Noon to 2 p.m. at the off-leash dog area at Greene Valley Forest Preserve in Naperville. A valid District off-leash permit is required for each dog. Call (630) 933-7248.

First Folio Shakespeare Festival - Enjoy "Angel Street" by Patrick Hamilton. Follow Mrs. Manningham as she slides into insanity. (Or, is her husband helping her along?) This Victorian thriller was the inspiration for the 1944 film "Gaslight." 3 p.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook. Tickets $25. For tickets, call First Folio (630) 986-8067.

Nature Workday - Help restore a natural area by removing nonnative vegetation or planting seed. 1 to 4 p.m. at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve in Oak Brook. An adult must accompany children under 14. Groups of five or more must make reservations two weeks prior to the event. Call (630) 933-7681 for waiver requirements.

Spring Cleaning - Help freshen up the farmhouse while you pick up some tried-and-true cleaning tips. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago. Call (630) 876-5900. Monday, April 30 Spring Cleaning - Help freshen up the farmhouse while you pick up some tried-and-true cleaning tips. Tours begin on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago. Call (630) 876-5900.