Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Summer Brochure

JUNE Storytime & Picnic Listen to a nature-themed book with North Riverside Public Library, and stay after for a picnic on your own. Wednesday, Jun 11 • 10 am Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West, 6th St, east of S th Ave, La Grange Park Nature Wellness Walk* Reconnect with nature. Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led during a leisurely walk. Register at go.illinois.edu/ cookcountyevents. Saturday, Jun 14 • 10 am–Noon Miller Meadow-South, Grove 6, 1st Ave, south of Roosevelt Rd, Maywood Pond Paddle* Enjoy an afternoon out paddling. Instruction, equipment and kayaks provided. Tuesday, Jun 17 • 5–7 pm ThatFher Glen Pond, 738 ThatFher Ave, River Forest American Indian Summer Solstice Join the American Indian Center of Chicago for a celebration of the sun’s power with dancing, storytelling and sun-themed art. Saturday, Jun 21 • 11 am–1 pm SFhiller Woods-(ast, Grove-13, W Irving Park Rd, west of N Cumberland Ave, Chicago Children’s Storytime Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read & signed (ASL) aloud, followed by an activity. Tuesday, Jun 24 • 9:30 am (vans )ield, Grove 1, W %looPingdale Ave ThatFher Ave, River Grove Printmaking Workshop -Drop-in Learn basic printmaking techniques using natural materials. Supplies provided; bring items you wish to decorate. Thursday, Jun 26 • 5:30–7:30 pm SFhuth·s Grove, W &erPak Rd, west of Des Plaines Ave, Riverside Nature Illustration Workshop* Guided wildlife and landscape illustration class along the Salt Creek riverbank. Ages 13 & up w/adult. Friday, Jun 27 • 10 am–12:30 pm Bemis Woods-North Canoe Landing, Wolf Rd, south of 31st St, Oak %rook Kayak the Des Plaines* Kayak three miles on the Des Plaines, from Schuth’s Grove to Plank Road Meadow. Equipment and shuttle provided. Saturday, Jun 28 • 9 am–2 pm SFhuth·s Grove, W &erPak Rd, west of Des Plaines Ave, Riverside Live Healthy, Discover Nature Learn how to connect to nature, book an event in the Forest Preserves, listen to live music, and win free giveaways. Tuesday, Jun 3 • 10 am–2 pm Daley Plaza, 0 W Washington St, Chicago Central Zone 24