Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Spring Brochure

23 • Chicago *Registration required. For more information or registration, please email centralzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov or call 312.533.5751. EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–12 Earth Day: Day of Stewardship Join a litter clean-up and restoration workday. Equipment provided. Ages 13 & up; ages 13–14 w/adult. Saturday, Apr 18 • 10 am–Noon Evans Field, W Bloomingdale Ave & Thatcher Ave, River Grove Earth Day Cleanup Celebrate Earth Day by helping clean up litter in the Forest Preserves. Litter pickers and supplies will be available to check out. Wednesday, Apr 22 • 3–5 pm Jerome Huppert Woods, N Thatcher Ave, south of W Fullerton Ave, River Grove All About Birds Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with bird walks, information on birding and other bird-related activities. Binoculars available for loan. Saturday, May 9 • 9–11:30 am Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West, 26th St, east of S 25th Ave, La Grange Park MAY Open Pond Paddle Kayaks are available on a first come, first served basis. Instruction & equipment provided. Ages 5 & up w/ adult. Wednesday, May 13 • 2–6 pm Thatcher Glen Pond, 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest Asia-Pacific Animal Connections Visit our interpretive table to learn about the surprising similarities between wildlife in Asia, the Pacific and Chicagoland. Saturday, May 16 • 10 am–Noon Evans Field, W Bloomingdale Ave & Thatcher Ave, River Grove Restoration Workday Help restore natural habitats. Supplies & refreshments provided. Ages 13 & up; ages 13–14 w/adult. Saturday, May 16 • 10 am–Noon Evans Field, W Bloomingdale Ave & Thatcher Ave, River Grove Nature Play Day Bring your little ones for open nature play. Enjoy the play space while helping your children connect with nature. Wednesday, May 20 • 10 am–1 pm Bemis Woods-South, Grove 7, Ogden Ave, west of Wolf Rd, Western Springs CENTRAL 25