Sunday picks: Songbirds and Oompa Loompas
Searching for songbirds: Head out for an early morning spring hike as the Lake County Forest Preserve District hosts its Bird Walk at the Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve, at Sheridan Road and Old Elm Road, Lake Forest. Staff will guide participants as they search for migratory songbirds. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars and field guides. Free. (847) 367-6640 or visit lcfpd.org. 8 a.m. Sunday, April 20
Beyond bunnies: Meet the animals of the Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area and learn about ecology in honor of Tuesday's Earth Day. You can also take a nature hike or volunteer at the site, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. Free. lcfpd.org. 1 p.m. Sunday, April 20
Second sweets See the 1971 feature film “Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory,” starring Gene Wilder as the world's most famous chocolate maker at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. $12.50 adults; $8 for kids ages 12 and younger. (773) 871-6604 or musicboxtheatre.com. 2 p.m. Sunday, April 20