Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Summer Brochure

South Zone AUGUST Teen Exploration Day Discover the outdoors through teen-friendly activities. Wednesday, Aug 6 • 11 am–1 pm DAN RYAN WOODS VISITOR CENTER EVENTS S Western Ave and W 87th St, Chicago Juneteenth Freedom Ride Cycling celebration with Major Taylor Trail Keepers and Black Girls Bike. BYO-bike and helmet for the 16-mile loop ride. Thursday, Jun 19 • 6–7:30 pm JUNE Night of Nature Play Experience nature at night through open play, star gazing and s’mores. Wednesday, Jun 25 • 7–9 pm Family Pride Day Families of all types are invited to celebrate love and inclusion. Saturday, Jun 28 • 11 am–2 pm JULY Open Nature Play Day Connect your children to nature at Dan Ryan Woods Nature Play space, enjoy open nature play and more with your little ones. Wednesday, Jul 2 • 10 am–2 pm BEAUBIEN WOODS BOAT LAUNCH EVENTS E 132nd St, east of S Greenwood Ave, Chicago THROUGHOUT the SUMMER Hike the Freedom Trail: Bus and Walking Tour* Presented by The Midwest Underground Railroad Network. Follow the tale of Freedom Seekers through the Calumet Region. Register: undergroundrailroadproject.org Saturday, Jun 7 • 10 am–Noon Beaubien Woods Celebration (DM) Enjoy a wide range of activities, including archery, canoeing and engaging activities from our community partners. Register: BeaubienWoodsCelebration2025. eventbrite.com Saturday, Jun 14 • 11 am–3 pm Beaubien Woods, W Doty Ave S, southeast of E 130th St & S Ellis Ave, Chicago Juneteenth River Boat Tour* Paddle along the African American Heritage Water. Presented by Beaubien Woods Youth Outdoor Ambassadors & The Midwest Underground Railroad Network. Thursday, Jun 19 • 2–4 pm & 5–7 pm Friday, Jun 20 • 10 am JULY Underground Railroad River Boat Tour* Paddle along the African American Heritage Water Trail on 10-person voyager canoes and hear from The Midwest Underground Railroad Network. Sunday, Jul 13 • 1 pm 38