Forest Preserves of Cook County 2020 Spring Brochure

CENTRAL EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–11 fpdcc.com • Chicago Celebrate Spring Fest Build and play with natural materials. Make a decorative terrarium, paint a bird house, and other activities. All ages. Wednesday, Mar 18 • 11 am–2 pm Rain date: Thursday, Mar 19 • 11 am–2 pm Cummings Square–536 N Harlem Ave, River Forest Spring Break-Out Adventure Youth and families, enjoy time out of school with activities including animal encounters, nature play, crafts, and other fun during this drop-in program. Thursday, Mar 25 • 11 am–2 pm Thatcher Woods–Chicago Ave west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest Archery Attend this session to learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 & up. Equipment provided. Sunday, Apr 5 • Noon–2 pm Maywood Grove–Ohio St & Des Plaines Ave, Maywood Wellness Walks in Thatcher Woods Treat yourself to a peaceful walking experience in the woods to reduce stress and help live in an embodied, inspirited way. Led by UIE Master Naturalist Roberta Jannsen. Registration required; call 708-366-6530. Saturday, Apr 11 • 10 am Sunday, May 17 • 1 pm Wednesday, May 20 • 10 am Thatcher Woods–Chicago Ave west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest 50th Earth Day: Des Plaines River Cleanup Celebrate Earth Day and join River Forest Park District to remove trash from the Forest Preserves. A great service project! Materials provided. Register at rfparks.com . Saturday, Apr 25 • 8–10 am Thatcher Woods–Chicago Ave west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest Adult Game Night Adults, you are invited to a night full of your favorite backyard games and trivia! BYOB. Ages 21 & up. Thursday, Apr 30 • 6–8 pm Thatcher Woods–Chicago Ave west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest 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, call 312-533-5751. Friday, May 15 • 5–8 pm Maywood Grove–Ohio St & Des Plaines Ave, Maywood For information on any Central Zone programs please call 312-533-5751. 24