Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Summer Brochure

A CENTRAL EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–11 fpdcc.com • Chi cago Kayak the Des Plaines Kayak nearly 6 miles of the Des Plaines River from Maywood Grove to Plank Road Meadow. Instruction, equipment and kayaks provided. Registration required.* Thursday, June 6 • 10 am–1:30 pm Maywood Grove–Ohio & Des Plaines Ave, Maywood Nature Game Night Adults are invited to a night of outdoor games, trivia and nature play. BYOB. Ages 21 & up. Thursday, June 13 • 6:30–8:30 pm Thatcher Woods–Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest Nature Obstacle Course Attempt this obstacle course created from natural materials. Other nature play, exploration and art activities, too. All ages Saturday, June 22 • 11 am–2 pm Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West– 26th St, east of S 25th Ave, La Grange Park Portage Hike Join us for a nearly 1-mile walk. We’ll talk about the site’s history and enjoy the surrounding landscape. Sunday, July 7 • 10 am Chicago Portage National Historic Site–S Harlem Ave, south of 47th St, Lyons Insect Fest Celebrate and learn about insects. All ages. Thursday, July 18 • 11 am–2 pm Cummings Square–536 N Harlem Ave, River Forest History Walk at Evans Field We will look for remnants of a small CCC camp and evidence of Native American use. Call 708-366-6530 to register. Saturday, Aug 3 • 10 am Evans Field–W Bloomingdale Ave & Thatcher Ave, River Grove Archery 101 Learn proper techniques and bow basics from one-on-one instruction from certi ed staff. All levels. Ages 10 & up. Wednesday, Aug 7 • 4–6 pm National Grove-South–Groveland Ave, north of 31st St, North Riverside Branch Out and Read Fest Enjoy fun nature activities with a literary connection. Call 708-366-6530 to learn which libraries are participating and how to earn a free ticket.* Friday, Aug 9 • 3–7 pm Thatcher Woods–Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest River Kayaking 101 Enjoy a short paddle along Des Plaines River to Maywood Grove. Registration required.* Friday, Aug 23 • 1-2:30 pm or 5:30–7 pm Trailside Museum-Parking lot–738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest *To register or for information on any Central Zone programs please call 312-533-5751. 23