Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Spring Brochure

Unless otherwise noted, to register, call 224-456-8602. • Chicago Arbor Day Celebration Celebrate the grandeur of trees and why they’re vital to our community and world. Enjoy tree ID hikes, scavenger hunts, and more. Friday, Apr 29 • 10 am–Noon Bunker Hill, Grove 2–W Caldwell Ave, south of W Touhy Ave, Niles Murdered & Missing Indigenous Women Awareness Day Join the American Indian Health Services, American Indian Center-Chicago, St. Kateri Center, Trickster Cultural Center, and the Forest Preserves of Cook County to bring awareness to the obstacles the native communities have faced historically in seeking justice for these women and their families. Saturday, Apr 30 • 10 am–3 pm Bunker Hill–W Harts Rd, southwest of W Touhy Ave, Niles MAY World Migratory Bird Day Celebrate these spring visitors and participate in family-friendly activities. Saturday, May 7 • 10 am–Noon LaBagh Woods, Grove 1–N Cicero Ave, north of W Foster Ave, Chicago Spring Paddle* Start the morning with a paddle at the Skokie Lagoons. Gear provided. Ages 18 & up. Sunday, May 8 • 8:30 am launch Tower Road Boat Rental–Tower Rd, west of Forestway Dr, Winnetka Let’s Play! Wilderness Exploration Day* Engage in shelter building activities and explore using a map and newly learned navigational skills. Ages 5 & up. To register, visit theallianceforec.org Saturday, May 14 • 10 am–Noon Erickson Woods–Willow Rd, east of I-94/Edens Expy, Winnetka Spring Festival Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with various arts, storytelling and crafts projects. Sunday, May 15 • 1–3 pm Caldwell Woods, Grove 1 & 2–W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago North Branch Scavenger Hunt Series Search for clues to discover what makes different Preserves unique. Saturday, May 21 • 1–3 pm Miami Woods, Grove 1–Caldwell Ave and Oakton Street, Morton Grove Des Plaines Canoe and Kayak Marathon* Join the second oldest continual canoe race in the United States! Race begins at Oak Springs Road in Libertyville and ends at Dam No. 2 Woods. Register at canoemarathon.com . Sunday, May 22 • Race starts at 8 am Dam No. 2 Woods–E Des Plaines River Rd, south of E Euclid Ave/W Lake Ave EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 NORTH fpdcc.com 17