Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Winter Brochure

When Deloris Lucas started meeting staff from the Forest Preserves of Cook County at community meetings on Chicago’s South Side a few years ago, she was already aware of nearby Beaubein Woods. The bike and wellness group she founded, We Keep You Rollin’, included the preserve in some of their rides for local residents. As the Forest Preserves began forging deeper connections with residents and organizations in the area through its Better Beaubein project it was clear that We Keep You Rollin’ was a perfect fit. This year, we asked Lucas’ group to provide bikes so visitors could take a ride at our Beaubein Celebration and River Paddle events at the preserve, and supported her Eco Tour bike rides that conclude at Beaubein Woods, too. “The biggest impact is providing more ‘wellness in the woods’ opportunities for getting the community healthier,” Lucas says. The Forest Preserves holds more than 1,000 public events andprograms each year, and is looking to expand those offerings by continuing to develop meaningful and long-lasting We Keep You Rollin’ has been a part of events at the Forest Preserves Beaubein Woods. Local Preserves, Local Programs Connect your community to the Forest Preserves 26