Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Summer Brochure

• Chicago AUGUST Phone-tography 101* Enjoy the preserves and learn the basics of photography using a smartphone. Thursday, Aug 7 10 am -Families 2 pm -Teen Exploration Day (Ages 13–19 Additional North Zone Events JUNE Let’s Play! Forest Exploration Day* Engage in creative, imaginative and child-directed, outdoor free-play as a family. Monday, Jun 2 • 9:30–11:30 am Erickson Woods, Willow Rd, east of I-94/Edens Expy, Winnetka JULY Dog Days of Summer Join us for adoption opportunities, canoe paddles, training tips, treats and more. Dogs must be pet/person-friendly and on leash. Saturday, Jul 19 • 10 am–Noon Beck Lake, East River Rd & Central Road, Des Plaines History of the Lagoons Paddle* Explore the uniqueness of Skokie Lagoons by way of water. Equipment provided. Friday, Jul 25 • 5:30–7 pm Tower Road Boat Rental, Tower Rd, west of Forestway Dr, Winnetka AUGUST Paddle the Upper Des Plaines River* Discover this magni cent watershed on a 5+ mile canoe ride. Ages 12 & up. Equipment provided. Saturday, Aug 9 • 9 am Launch: Allison Woods, Milwaukee Ave & Winkleman Rd, Northbrook Take Out: Northwestern Woods, Joseph Schwab Rd, south of Minor St, Des Plaines History of the Lagoons Paddle* Explore the uniqueness of Skokie Lagoons by way of water. Equipment provided. Friday, Aug 15 • 5:30–7 pm Tower Road Boat Rental, Tower Rd, west of Forestway Dr, Winnetka 21 EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 * Registration required. For questions or to register, please call 773.758.8899. NORTH fpdcc.com