Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Summer Brochure

15891 Paxton, South Holland, 708.868.0606 Building: 9 am–5 pm, Exhibit room closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily Free Admission THROUGHOUT the SUMMER Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Walk* Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4- mile walk. Saturdays, Jun 7, Jul 5, Aug 2 • 1:30 pm Wee Wonders* Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2–5 w/adult. Sundays • 1 pm & Wednesdays • 10 am Jun 1, 11-Trees Jul 13, 16-Insects Aug 3, 6-Hummingbirds! Ceramic Creation Workshops* Learn basic techniques in shaping and decorating unique pieces to take home. All materials provided. Saturdays, Jun 7 & 14 • 1–3 pm Thursday, Jun 19 • 1–3 pm Saturdays, Jul 12 & 19 • 9:30 am–2 pm JUNE Herp Hike* Learn about our region’s herpetofauna, or reptiles and amphibians. Sunday, Jun 8 • 10 am–Noon Birding Is Accessible* Join us for a short, slow-paced 0.3-mile walk along our ADA-accessible Pines Trail followed by a feeder watch. Saturday, Jun 14 • 8–10 am Juneteenth Reflection Walk Take a self-guided walk and contemplate what Juneteenth means to you. Share your experience through an activity. Thursday, Jun 19 • 11 am–2:30 pm Juneteenth Jubilee Celebrate freedom, family and country with activities, performances and exhibits highlighting Black history. Saturday, Jun 21 • 11 am–3 pm Craft Camp* Learn new crafting skills. Project materials vary. Ages 6–13. Cost: $25/child. Monday, Jun 23–Friday, Jun 27 8:30 am–12:30 pm JULY Night of the Frogs/Noche de las Ranas* Join our bilingual night walk to hear seasonal frog calls and other nocturnal creatures. Ages 16 & up. ¡Los invitamos a una caminata para eschuchar los cantos de las ranas y otras criaturas nocturnas de la temporada! Solo personas mayores de 16 años. Tuesday, Jul 1 • 7:30–9:30 pm Martes, 1 de julio • 7:30–9:30 pm 40