Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Summer Brochure

Story Trail Walk a short, looped trail and experience a story unfold with every step. Wednesday, Aug 6 • 10 am–1 pm BemisWoods-South, Grove7, Ogden Ave, west of Wolf Rd, Oak Brook Craftpalooza Kids, get creative! Help decorate a large canvas with stamps, paint and markers. Friday, Aug 8 • 10 am–Noon National Grove-South, Groveland Ave, north of 31st St, North Riverside Community Litter Cleanup Join us for a litter clean up. Tuesday, Aug 12 • 10 am–Noon Schiller Woods-East, Grove 13, W Irving Park Rd, west of N Cumberland Ave, Chicago Nature Discovery Day We’ll have nature games, disc golf, art making, fish casting lessons and more. Friday, Aug 15 • Noon–2 pm Thatcher Woods, Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest Cultural Presentation and Dance Exhibition A showcase of Native dance forms and cultural presentations. Presented by American Indian Center of Chicago. Saturday, Aug 16 • 5–7 pm Schiller Woods-East, Grove 13, W Irving Park Rd, west of N Cumberland Ave, Chicago Simple Zine Workshop -Drop-in Learn the basics of zine making and create your own. Supplies provided. All ages. Thursday, Aug 21 • 5:30–7:30 pm National Grove-South, Groveland Ave, north of 31st St, North Riverside All About Birds Discover the array of birds found in the Forest Preserves. Binoculars are available for loan. Saturday, Aug 23 • 9:30 am–Noon Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West, 26th St, east of S 25th Ave, La Grange Park Intro to Restoration Workday* Improve native wildlife habitat by removing invasive species. Equipment and tools provided. Ages 15 & under w/adult. Wednesday, Aug 27 • 9–11:30 am Evans Field, W Bloomingdale Ave & Thatcher Ave, River Grove Kayak the Salt Creek Water Trail* Kayak eight miles on Salt Creek from Bemis Woods to Plank Road Meadow. Equipment and shuttle provided. Saturday, Aug 30 • 9 am–2 pm Bemis Woods-North Canoe Landing, Wolf Rd, south of 31st St, Oak Brook Continued, from page 25. fpdcc.com CENTRAL 27