Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Spring Brochure

CENTRAL EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 fpdcc.com • Chi cago Hike the Des Plaines Enjoy a casual, nearly 2-mile hike. Saturday, Mar 2 • 11 am Evans Field–W Bloomingdale Ave & Thatcher Ave, River Forest Celebrate Spring Fest Build and play with natural materials. Make a decorative terrarium, create a plant press and more. Wednesday, Mar 20 • 11 am–2 pm Cummings Square–536 N Harlem Ave, River Forest Spring Break-Out Adventures Enjoy time out of school with activities including animal encounters, nature play, hikes and more. Thursday, Mar 28 • Noon–3 pm Tuesday, Apr 16 • Noon–3 pm Thatcher Woods–Chicago Ave west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest Woodcock “Sky Dance” Watch the male woodcock bird as he calls, swirls and tumbles in the sky at dusk. Ages 8 & up. For registration and directions, call 708-366-6530. Friday, Mar 29 • 7 pm Wolf Road Prairie–31st St, west of Wolf Rd, Westchester Archery 101 Learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 & up. Sunday, Apr 7 • Noon–2 pm Maywood Grove–Ohio St & Des Plaines Ave, Maywood Wellness Walk Join us in a casual 1.7-mile walk while enjoying the natural beauty of a spring afternoon. Saturday, Apr 20 • 11 am Bemis Woods South–Grove 7, Ogden Ave, west of Wolf Rd, Western Springs Forest Bathing at Thatcher Woods Join Roberta Jannsen for a forest therapy walk and experience nature in a healthy way. Call 708-366-6530 to register. Sunday, Apr 28 • 1pm Thatcher Woods–Chicago Ave west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest River Kayaking 101 Introductory class prior to a short paddle along the Des Plaines River to Maywood Grove. Perfect for new kayakers; ages 5 & up. Registration required, call 312-533-5751. Friday, May 17 • 11 am–12:30 pm or 3:30–5 pm Trailside Museum parking lot –738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest Adult Archery Try your hand at a new or old pastime. Enjoy a brief nature hike while you wait for your next turn. Ages 18 & up Groups of 10 or more, registration required. Call 312-533-5751. Thursday, May 30 • Noon–2 pm Thatcher Woods–Chicago Ave west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest For information on any Central Zone programs please call 312-533-5751 24