Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Spring Brochure

• Chicago *Registration required. Please email southzoneprogram @ cookcountyil.gov or call 708.771.9632 for more information. and to register. EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–12 Additional South Zone Events APRIL Earth Day Bike Ride Hop on your bike for a guided 5-mile ride around Sauk Trail Woods. BYO bike and helmet. Post-ride treats provided. Saturday, Apr 18 • 8 am Sauk Trail Woods-Central, Forest Preserve Dr, south of W 26th St, South Chicago Heights Earth Day Celebration Celebrate planet Earth with games, artmaking and other family fun! Saturday, Apr 18 • 10 am–1 pm Sauk Trail Woods-Central, Forest Preserve Dr, south of W 26th St, South Chicago Heights Hike the Freedom Trail: Bus and Walking Tour* Experience the Freedom Seekers’ story through the Calumet Region with the Midwest Underground Railroad Network. Registration opens March 25. Saturday, Apr 25 • 1–3:30 pm Beaubien Woods Boat Launch, E 132nd St, east of S Greenwood Ave, Chicago MAY Calling of the Frogs Join a frog monitor to learn how to identify local frogs by sound. Friday, May 1 • 6:30–8 pm Whistler Woods, Forest View Ave, east of S Halsted St, Riverdale Chicago River Day Celebrate the 34th anniversary of Chicago River Day by cleaning and restoring our waterways and the surrounding land. Register: chicagoriver.org/ Saturday, May 9 • 9 am–Noon Beaubien Woods, W Doty Ave S, southeast of E 130th St & S Ellis Ave, Chicago Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk Join us for a joyful Mother’s Day Fun Run & Walk! Celebrate with family-friendly activities, treats and laughter. All ages. Sunday, May 10 • 8 am Dan RyanWoods-Central, SWestern Ave, south of W 83rd St, Chicago Nature Block Party Join us for a day of celebration, outdoor fun and exploration for all ages. Saturday, May 16 • 11 am–3 pm Eggers Grove, E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago SOUTH 43 fpdcc.com