Birds take the spotlight at Will County forest preserve programs

The Forest Preserve District of Will County has announced its scheduled programming for January. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at reconnectwithnature.org.

Birds and Beans – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, Isle a la Cache Museum: Chat with a naturalist about the birds that can be seen at the feeders through the museum’s picture window and enjoy the company of others over muffins and coffee. Free, ages 16 and older. Register by Thursday, Jan. 18.

Winter Waterfowl Hike at Lake Renwick: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve, Plainfield: Join a naturalist trailside to watch winter waterfowl enjoying the chilly water. Free, ages 10 and older. Register by Friday, Jan. 19.

”Birds in Art” – Crochet for Wildlife – Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, Plum Creek Nature Center, Crete Township: Get “hooked” helping wildlife with this beginner’s course on how to crochet small nests that are used in wildlife rehabilitation. Free, ages 16 and older. Register by Friday, Jan. 19.

Winter Walkers – Lake Renwick – 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve: Join a naturalist every Saturday in January and February at a different forest preserve. This week, discover winter wildlife at Lake Renwick on a 2- to 3-mile hike. Free, all ages. Register by Friday, Jan. 19.

Wings on the Water at Four Rivers – 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center. Join a naturalist on the chill trails to uncover the special adaptations that allow waterfowl to make Four Rivers their winter home. Free, all ages. Register by Saturday, Jan. 20.