Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Summer Brochure

fpdcc.com CENTRAL 25 • Chicago EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 *Registration required, unless otherwise noted. To register or for information on any Central Zone programs please call 312.533.5751. Nature Obstacle Course -Drop-in Families attempt an obstacle course created from natural materials. Nature play & art activities will be available, too! Saturday, Jun 28 • Noon–2:30 pm Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West, 6th St, east of S th Ave, JULY Story Trail Walk a short, looped trail and listen to a tale. The story will be “I am Kind” by Erin Stevenson. Tuesday, Jul 8 • 10 am–1 pm %ePis Woods-South, Grove 7, Ogden Ave, west of Wolf Rd, Western Springs Art in Nature- Drop-in Explore the symbolism between art in nature. Create land art, write a poem, and make tie dye using fruits and spices. Friday, Jul 12 • 1–3 pm 1ational Grove-South, Grove 1, Groveland Ave, north of 31st St, North Riverside Insect Fest Go on a bug hunt, experience an insect petting zoo, explore bugs through yoga & music and more! Thursday, Jul 17 • 11 am–2 pm Cummings Square 36 1 +arleP Ave, River )orest Kayak the Des Plaines* Kayak nine miles on the Des Plaines River, from Irving Park Rd to Schuth’s Grove. Equipment and shuttle provided. Saturday, Jul 19 • 9 am–2 pm Irving Park Road Canoe Landing, Des Plaines River Rd, north of Irving Park Rd, Schiller Park Nature Wellness Walk* Reconnect with nature. Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led during a leisurely walk. Register: go.illinois.edu/ cookcountyevents. Saturday, Jul 26 • 10 am–Noon Sunset Bridge Meadow, North Ave, east of 1 1st Ave, River Grove Indigenous Games & Activities Join the American Indian Center of Chicago for traditional Indigenous games and physical activities. Saturday, Jul 26 • 10 am–12:30 pm Thatcher Woods, Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest Art in Nature: Sun Printing -Drop-in With natural materials and drawings, use the sun to make a one-of-a-kind print. Supplies provided. Thursday, Jul 31 • 1 pm 1ational Grove-South, Groveland Ave, north of 31st St, 1orth Riverside La Grange Park Continued, page 27.