Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Summer Brochure

*Registration required. Please call 847. 824. 8360 for more information or registration. 23 JUNE Women’s Night Out: Full Moon Empowerment* Join us for an evening designed to empower, connect and inspire us. For women ages 18 & up. Cost:$10/person Wednesday, Jun 11 • 8 pm &aPSÀUe 6toUieV Enjoy the lingering daylight with stories, songs and s’mores. Cost: $5/person. Thursday, Jun 12 • 7:30 pm The Un-buried Treasure Hunt Pick up a treasure map then decode the clues along the trails to nd the un-buried treasure. Sunday, Jun 15 • 11 am–2 pm Serpent Safari A program about local snakes. Sunday, Jun 22 • 1:30 pm Native Cooking Demonstration* Chef Jessica Walk First of the Menominee Nation will lead a cooking demonstration using local foods, focusing on seasonality and traditional preparation. Thursday, Jun 26 • 7 pm JULY Animal Encounter Join us for an up-close look at one of our Ambassador Animals. Friday, Jul 6 • 1:30 pm Bug-a-Palooza Learn about the amazing diversity of insects as we catch and release them. Sunday, Jul 13 • 1:30 pm Sunset Night Hike* Some of our local wildlife begin their day just as the sun begins to set. Learn about these animals and more on a guided walk. $5/person Thursday, Jul 17 • 8 pm Fishing for Women by Women* Introduction to shing for women of all skill levels. Learn basics, techniques and connect with nature. Ages 16 & up. Saturday, Jul 26 • 8 am AUGUST Bat Chat* Learn about these fascinating creatures while watching them over the river. Thursday, Aug 6 • 8 pm Cloud Gazing* Experience the health bene ts of being in nature no matter your agility or ability. Ages 18 & up with limited mobility. Thursday, Aug 7 • 9–11 am Water Wrigglers Use our nets to discover and identify life underwater. Sunday, Aug 10 • 1:30 pm Healing Trees & Sound Bath* Experience the health bene ts of being in nature with forest meditation and sound bathing. 18 & up. Wednesday, Aug 27 • 9:30–11:30 am NORTH RIVER TRAIL fpdcc.com