Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Summer Brochure

fpdcc.com CENTRAL 21 TRAILSIDE Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam at Thatcher Pavilion Make a simple instrument or bring your own. All are welcome to play or listen. Sunday, Jun 8 • 1–3 pm (YeninJ )iUefl\ Walk Friday, Jul 27 • 8-9 pm Native Cooking Demonstration Chef Jessica Walk First of the Menominee Nation will use traditional cooking methods and recipes to prepare seasonal foods. Sunday, Jun 29 • 10 am JULY Red, White, & Blue Nature Walk* A guided walk to look for our nation’s ag colors in nature. Sunday, Jul 6 • 10:30 am Bird Painting Step-By-Step: Scarlet Tanager* All skill levels welcome. Ages 13 & up. $5 per person. Friday, Jul 11 • 9:30 am–Noon GPS Mystery Adventure* Solve a mystery by using a borrowed handheld GPS unit to locate hidden clues. Adults & ages 10–17 w/adult. Saturday, Jul 19 • 1:30 pm Fishing for Community/ Pescando Conexiones Equipment provided! All ages. Acompáñenos para una mañana de pesca en el estanque de Trailside. ¡Se proporcionan todas las instrucciones y el equipo! Para todas las edades, no se necesita inscripción. Viernes, 25 de julio • 10 am–Mediodía Friday, Jul 25 • 10 am–Noon National Moth Week-Mothing!* Learn about moths with a short indoor program, followed by observing live moths. Adults & ages 8 & up w/adult. Friday, Jul 25•8–9:30 pm High Summer Nature Walk* Sunday, Jul 27 • 10:30 am AUGUST Pond Dip Discovery* Dip nets in the water and scoop up discoveries! Ages 5–12 w/adult. Saturday, Aug 2 • 10:30 am The Shape of Nature* A guided trail walk to discover shapes. Ages 4–10, w/adult. Sunday, Aug 3 • 1:30 pm Flower Press Craft and Walk* Ages 13 & up. Saturday, Aug 9 • 10:30 am Adult Wellness Walk in Thatcher Woods * Saturday, Aug 23 • 1 pm Printmaking 101: Linocuts Workshop* Learn the art of linocuts-cutting a design into linoleum blocks and inking prints. Ages 16 & up. Sunday, Aug 24 • 1:30 pm Nature Weaving Workshop for Seniors* Participants will create a small wall hanging from natural materials. Friday, Aug 29 • 10 am fpdc .com *Registration required. Please call 708.366.6530 for more information or registration. 29