Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Spring Brochure

SOUTHWEST ZONE Nature Play Day Bring your little ones for open nature play. Enjoy the play space while helping your children connect with nature. Thursday, May 21 • 10 am–1 pm Cheers to Nature Enjoy a relaxing evening with a lecture about current topics in the environmental field. BYOB (no glass). Ages 21 & up. Friday, May 29 • 7–8:30 pm Additional Southwest Zone Events MARCH Waterfowl Watch* Join us as we peer through a spotting scope to watch and identify water- fowl. Ages 14 & up. Register: call 630.257.2045. Wednesdays, Mar 18 & 25 • 10 am McGinnis Slough, S LaGrange Rd, South of W 135th St, Orland Park Signs of Spring Walk Look for blooming wildflowers, listen for animals and take in the smells of spring’s arrival. 3.4 miles. Saturday, Apr 11 • 1 pm Palos Park Woods-North, Kean Ave, south of Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83, Palos Park SWALLOW CLIFF WOODS PAVILION Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83, west of La Grange Rd/96th Ave, Palos Park Printmaking Workshop* Learn how to carve your own linoblock stamp. Materials provided. Ages 12 & up. Saturday, Mar 21 • 3:30–5:30 pm Nature Illustration Workshop* Guided nature illustrations class for all levels. Supplies provided. Thursday, Mar 26 • 10 am–12:30 pm America’s 250th: History Hike Join a hike that explores the stories that shaped our land, people and nation. In partnership with Village of Palos Park Parks & Recreation Department. Friday, May 8 • 7 pm Monotype Printing Workshop* Learn about different forms of monotype printing and create a one-of-a-kind print. Supplies provided. Ages 10 & up. Saturday, May 9 • 9:30–11:30 am 34