Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Spring Brochure

Woodworking with Invasives* Repurpose common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10–16 w/ adult. Saturday, Apr 11 • 10 am–Noon Wellness Practices 101 Calm your senses and de-stress the body to ease yourself into a state of pure relaxation. Led by Kim Eisendrath. Ages 16 & up. Thursday, Apr 16 • 10 am–Noon Earth Day Learn about circular art and participate hand-weaving rubbish ribbons on a four-sided LOOM360. Presented with Nowhere Collective. Saturday, Apr 18 • 10 am–Noon MAY Spring Tree ID Walk Enjoy a guided walk and learn how to identify trees in spring. Thursday, May 7 • 10 am & 2 pm AAPI Month Performance Mandala Arts brings the vibrant rhythms and graceful movements of Pan Asian music and dance. Saturday, May 16 • 2 pm Additional North Zone Events APRIL Earth-a-Palooza Enjoy guided walks, touch-a-truck, tree climbs, crafts and a visit from Brookfield Zoo Chicago during this eco-friendly family fun fest. Sunday, Apr 26 • 1–3 pm Linne Woods, W Dempster St, east of Lehigh Ave, Morton Grove Story Trail* In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home upon story trail completion. Thursday, Apr 30 • 10 am–Noon Catherine Chevalier Woods, Grove 1, N East River Rd, north of W Foster Ave, Chicago MAY Des Plaines Canoe and Kayak Marathon* Join the second oldest continual canoe race in the United States! Race begins at W Oak Spring Rd and ends at Dam No. 2 Woods. Register: canoemarathon.com . Sunday, May 17 • Race starts at 8 am Dam No. 2 Woods, E Des Plaines River Rd, south of E Euclid Ave/W Lake Ave, Mount Prospect EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–12 *Registration required. For more information or registration, please email northzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov or call 773.758.8899. NORTH 19 • Chicago