Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Spring Brochure

A SOUTHWEST fpdcc.com EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 Archery 101 Learn the basics of archery. Ages 10&up. Friday, Mar 22 • 4–6:30 pm Rubio Woods–W Midlothian Turnpike east of S Ridgeland Ave Spring Fishing Derby Join us for spring shing and fun. Prizes for largest sh caught in different age groups. Catch and release event; shing license not needed. Saturday, Apr 13 • 8–11:30 am Papoose Lake–McCarthy Rd, west of S La Grange Rd, Palos Park In partnership with the Village of Palos Park. Afternoon Paddle & Fishing Spend your lunch hour shing or canoeing the Des Plaines. Canoe instruction and shing equipment provided. For information, call 312-533-5751. Friday, Apr 19 • 11 am–1 pm Columbia Woods, Grove 1–Willow Springs Rd & Corcoran Rd, Willow Springs Protect Your Oaks! Efforts are underway for a healthier place for people and trees. Learn what you can do as a landowner to help the Oak Ecosystem Recovery Project. Thursday, Mar 7 • 6:30–8 pm Palos Park Recreation Center–8901 W 123rd, Palos Park Hike the Preserves Take a hike and enjoy the natural beauty around you. More details at fpdcc.com/ events. All hikes begin at 10 am. Interpretive Hike: Roughly 2.5 miles Saturday, Mar 16 Orland Grassland–W 167th St west of La Grange Rd, Orland Park Fitness Hike: Roughly 3.75 miles Saturday, May 18 Vollmer Road Grove–Vollmer Rd, west of Crawford Ave, Matteson Hike Swallow Cliff The Palos Preserves are a top priority for restoration. Hike roughly 1 mile with an ecologist to learn why and enjoy the spring wild ower display. Saturday, May 4 • 10 am–Noon Swallow Cliff Woods South–LaGrange & 119th, Palos Park • Chicago 29