Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Summer Brochure

A fpdcc.com EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 Early Bird Biking* Join staff as we explore nature on a 15-mile guided bicycle trip. Bring your own bike; meet in the parking lot. Thursday, 7 am • June 16 John Husar I&M Canal Bicycle Trail Parking Lot, Willow Blvd, north of Archer Ave, Willow Springs Thursday, 7 am • July 21 Columbia Woods, Willow Springs Rd & Corcoran Rd, Willow Springs Orienteering 101 Learn the history and basics of orienteering, then put your new skills to work by completing an orienteering game. Thursday, July 28 • 5–7 pm Cherry Hill Woods, S Willow Springs Rd, north of McCarthy Rd Photography Walk Grab your camera and explore Paw Paw Woods Nature Preserve with us, designated as one of the highest quality natural areas in the state. Register at tinyurl.com/ pawphoto Wednesday, June 29 • 8 am Maple Lake-East, Mountain Bike Staging Area, 95th St, west of Willow Springs Rd/Flavin Rd, Willow Springs *Registration required. For more information, unless otherwise noted, please call 312-533-5751. Southwest Zone CAMBr Meltdown The Palos Meltdown is Chicagoland’s premier mountain bike event, with racing for all ages and abilities. Free for spectators. Sunday, Aug 7 • 9 am–5 pm Pulaski Woods, 9800 Wolf Rd, Willow Springs Nature Discovery Day Drop in for a fun afternoon of nature discovery. We’ll have nature games, guided walks, art making, kite flying and more. Wednesday, Aug 17 • Noon–2 pm Swallow Cliff-North, Calumet Sag Rd, west of LaGrange Rd, Palos Park Night Sky Celebration Activities will be offered to help us better understand the wonders of the natural light from the moon and stars. Meet at Grove 2. Tuesday, Aug 23 • 6:30–8:30pm Swallow Cliff-South, S La Grange Rd, south of 119th St, Palos Park • Chicago 27 SOUTHWEST