Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Spring Brochure

EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 Unless otherwise noted, to register, call 224-456-8602 THROUGHOUT the SEASON Wellness in the Woods* Let nature keep you healthy by joining in active, playful and restful activities. Thursday, Mar 23 • 10 am–Noon Spring Nature Camp Learn the significance of spring in Native American culture while participating in various activities. All ages. Presented by Trickster Cultural Center. Monday & Tuesday, Mar 27 & 28 9 am–3:30 pm Arbor Day Celebration Celebrate the grandeur of trees and why they’re vital to our community with plantings and walks. Saturday, Apr 29 • 10 am–Noon Nature Play Date Bring your little one for open nature play time! Enjoy Rolling Knolls while helping your children connect with nature. Thursday, May 25 • 9–11 am Rolling Knolls 11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin Teen Exploration: Wilderness Survival This hands-on program demonstrates how to use the natural resources around you. Ages 13–18. Saturday, Apr 15 • 9–10:30 am Busse Woods-South–Grove 6, E Higgins Rd/Rte 72, west of N Arlington Heights Rd • Chicago Northwest Zone Chicago Voyagers Adventure Challenge* Help get Chicago youth outside by participating in an adventure obstacle race for the entire family. Register at: chicagovoyagers.org/ 2023adventurechallenge . Sunday, Apr 16 • Noon Busse Woods-South Groves 12–16, E Higgins Rd/Rte 72, west of N Arlington Heights Rd DROP-IN EVENTS NORTHWEST fpdcc.com 11 EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 Unless otherwise noted, to register, call 224-456-8602 THROUGHOUT the SEASON Wellness in the Woods* Let nature keep you healthy by joining in active, playful and restful activities. Thursday, Mar 23 • 10 am–Noon Spring Nature Camp Learn the significance of spring in Native American culture while participating in various activities. All ag s. Presented by Trickster Cultur l Center. Monday & Tuesday, Mar 27 & 28 9 am–3:30 pm Arbor Day Celebration Celebrate the grandeur of trees and why they’re vital to r community with plantings and walks. Saturday, Apr 29 • 10 am–Noon Nature Play Date Bring your little one for open nature play time! Enjoy Rolling Kn lls while helping your children conn ct w h nature. Thursday, May 25 • 9–11 am Rolling Knolls 11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin Teen Exploration: Wilderness Survival This hands-on program demonstrates how to use the natural resources around you. Ages 13–18. Saturday, Apr 15 • 9–10:30 am Busse Woods-South–Grove 6, E Higgins Rd/Rte 72, west of N Arlington Heights Rd Chicago Voyagers Adventure Challenge* Help get Chicago youth outside by participating in an adventure obstacle race for the entire family. Register at: chicagovoyagers.org/ 2023adventurechallenge. Sunday, Apr 16 • Noon Busse Woods-South Groves 12–16, E Higgins Rd/Rte 72, west of N Arlington Heights Rd DROP-IN EVENTS fpdcc.com 11 EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 Unless otherwise noted, to register, call 224-456-8602 THROUGHOUT the SEASON Welln s in the Wood * Let nature keep you healthy by joining in active, playful and restful activities. Thursday, Mar 2 • 10 am–Noon Spring Nature Cam Le rn t significance of spri g in Native American culture while participati g in v rious activities. All ages. P esented by Trickster C ltur l Center. Monday & Tuesday, Mar 27 & 28 9 am–3:30 pm Arb r Day C lebration Celebrate the gr nd ur of trees and why they’re vital to our community with plantings and walks. Saturday, Apr 29 • 10 am–Noon Nature Play Date Bring your littl ne for open nature play time! Enjoy Rolli g K olls while helping your children connect with nature. Thursday, May 25 • 9–11 a lling K olls 11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin Teen Exploration: Wilde ness Survival This hands-on program demonstrates how to use the natural resources around you. Ages 13–18. Saturday, Apr 15 • 9–10:30 am Busse Woods-South–Grove 6, E Higgi s Rd/Rte 72, west of N Arlington Heights Rd • Chicago Northwest Zone Chicago Voyagers Adventure Challenge* Help get Chicago youth outside by participating in a adventure obstacle race for the entire family. Regist r at: chicagovoyagers.or / 2023 dventurechallenge. Sunday, Apr 16 • Noon Buss Woods-South Groves 12–16, E Higgi s Rd/Rte 72, west of N Arlington Heights Rd DROP-IN EVENTS NORTHWEST fpdcc.com 11