Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Summer Brochure

A SOUTH SAND RIDGE fpdcc.com *Registration required for events with asterisk. 708-868-0606 JULY A Prescription for Fire* Take a seat around the campfire as we learn about the importance of fire and its role in ecological restoration. Sunday, July 3 • 7–8:30 pm Outdoor Block Party Create your own adventure with family and friends with music, nature play, games, walks, artmaking projects, and more. Saturday, July 16 • Noon–4 pm Camp Shabbona Woods, 15810 S Torrence Ave, South Holland AUGUST Going Batty* Discover bats’ important role in our ecosystems as we walk the trails at and look for them flying at sunset. Saturday, Aug 6 • 7:30–9 pm Summer Bonfire Join us at Camp Shabbona Woods as we celebrate summer with a bonfire, nature play, artmaking, lawn games, evening walks and more. Saturday, Aug 13 • 6:30–10 pm Camp Shabbona Woods, 15810 S Torrence Ave, South Holland Survival Summer Camp* Learn skills to be an expert adventurer including fire and shelter building, orienteering, archery and more. Group 1, Children entering grades 1, 2 & 3 Group 2, Children entering grades 4, 5 & 6 Aug 15–19 • 8:30 am–12:30 pm Fee: $25/child Starry Night Walk* Join us for a guided walk and telescope observations as we admire the night sky and learn about astronomy. Saturday, Aug 27 • 7:30–9 pm Self-Love Bootcamp: Finding Myself in Nature* This series of wellness programs is designed for youth and families to connect to oneself and nature. Saturdays • 10 –11:30 am To register, email lightoflovingkindness@gmail.com The Art of Positive Thinking - June 18 Sand Ridge Nature Center Forgiveness & Compassion - July 2 Sauk Trail Woods Central, Forest Preserve Dr, south of W 26th St, South Chicago Heights Relationships and the Mirroring Effect - July 16 Sand Ridge Nature Center Mental Wellness & You - July 30 Green Lake Woods, 1100 River Oaks Drive, Calumet City Self-Expression & Body Positivity - Aug 13 (Create a photo journal.) Sand Ridge Nature Center Random Acts of Kindness/ Showing our Creations - Aug 27 (Share your photo journals.) Sauk Trail Woods Central, Forest Preserve Dr, south of W 26th St, South Chicago Heights 35