Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Summer Brochure

A SOUTHWEST fpdcc.com EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–11 Archery 101 Learn proper techniques and bow basics from one-on-one instruction with our certi ed staff. Ages 10 & up. Thursday, June 20 • 4–7 pm Bremen Grove–Oak Park Ave, south of 159th St, Tinley Park Fishing Derbies Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of shing. Saturday, June 22 • 8–11 am Maple Lake–Wolf Rd, south of 95th St, Willow Springs Saturday, July 20 • 8–11 am Papoose Lake–McCarthy Rd, west of S La Grange Rd, Palos Park Saturday, Aug 17 • 8–11 am Tampier Lake–W 131st St west of S Wolf Rd, Palos Park Concert at the Cliff In partnership with Village of Palos Park, enjoy a night of free live music from 51 Lincoln Band. Bring a seat and snacks and relax to the tunes. More details at palospark.org. Thursday, July 11 • 6–8:30 pm Swallow Cliff-North–Calumet Sag Rd, west of La Grange Rd, Palos Hills CAMBr Meltdown The CAMBr Meltdown is Chicagoland’s premiere mountain biking event, with racing for all ages and abilities. Free for spectators. Sunday, Aug 4 • 9 am–5 pm Pulaski Woods–Wolf Rd, south of 95th St, Willow Springs Nature Discovery Day Drop in for a fun afternoon of nature discovery. We’ll have an obstacle course, guided nature hikes, art making, kite ying and more. Wednesday, Aug 14 • Noon–2 pm Swallow Cliff-North–Calumet Sag Rd, west of La Grange Rd, Palos Hills Play Date with the Preserves Enjoy playing and exploring with natural materials. Wednesday, Aug 28 • 3–6pm Rubio Woods–W Midlothian Turnpike/W 143rd St, west of S Ridgeland Ave, Midlothian 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. Interpretative Hike: 2.75 miles Saturday, June 15 Midlothian Meadows–Crawford Ave, north of W 159th St, Breman Township Interpretative Hike: 1.75 miles Saturday, July 20 Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East– Fieldcrest Dr, southwest of Crawford Ave, Oak Forest Fitness Hike: 5 miles Saturday, July 20 Orland Grassland–W 167th St, west of S La Grange Rd, Orland Park Interpretative Hike: 3 miles Saturday, Aug 17 St. Mihiel Woods–Central Ave, south of 167th St, Tinley Park For information on any Southwest Zone programs please call 708-386-4042. • Chicago 27