Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Winter Brochure

Northwest North Central Southwest South ZONE KEY Walk & Talks Central Zone Evening Owl Prowl -3 mi Thatcher Woods, Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest Friday, Jan 9 • 5 pm South Zone Black History Month -1 mi Kickapoo Woods, Halsted St, south of W 144th St, Riverdale Saturday, Feb 21 • 10 am Hike the Preserves Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be led at a slower pace with frequent stopping and interpretation. Southwest Zone Winter Tree ID -3 mi Palos Park Woods-North, Kean Ave, south of Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83, Palos Park Thursday, Jan 8 • 1 pm Fitness Hikes South Zone Night Fitness Hike -3.4 mi Sauk Trail Woods-Central, Forest Preserve Dr, south of W 26th St, South Chicago Heights Wednesday, Jan 7 • 6–8 pm Southwest Zone Winter Fitness Hike -5 mi Orland Grassland Land and Water Reserve, W 167th St, west of S La Grange Rd, Orland Park Saturday, Dec 20 • 10 am North Zone Event Walk and Talk: Black History Month Celebration LaBagh Woods, Grove 1, N Cicero Ave, north of W Foster Ave, Chicago Learn about Black environmentalists and the history of the Forest Preserves’ trails as it relates to the Underground Railroad. Saturday, Feb 7 • 10–11:30 am Registration required. Call 773.758.8899 to register. 6