Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Spring Brochure

CENTRAL 21 • Chicago EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 *Registration required. To register or for information on any Central Zone programs please call 312-533-5751 unless otherwise noted. Animal Supplies Drop ‘n Drive Join in helping animals in need by donating supplies. Drop-off event. Saturday, Apr 15 • 11 am–2 pm Miller Meadow–Off-Leash Dog Area, 1st Ave, south of Roosevelt Rd, Maywood Earth Day Cleanup Celebrate Earth Day by helping clean up litter in the Preserves. We’ll have litter pick up supplies for individuals or families to check-out. Friday, Apr 21 • Noon–2 pm Miller Meadow-South–Grove 6, 1st Ave, south of Roosevelt Rd, Maywood Friday, Apr 21 • 3–5 pm Jerome Huppert Woods–N Thatcher Ave, south of W Fullerton Ave, River Grove Family Pond Paddle* Instruction, equipment and kayaks provided. Wednesday, Apr 26 • 5–7 pm 7KatFKer *len 3ond² 3 7KatFKer Ave, River Forest Spring Ephemerals Walk* Join us to see wild owers and learn what we can do to help them. Call 708-366-6530 to register. Sunday, Apr 30 • 11 am Sundown Meadow–S LaGrange Rd, north of 67th St, Countryside Printmaking Workshop* Learn basic printmaking techniques using natural materials. All supplies are provided. Bring other items you wish to decorate. Friday, May 12 • 5–7 pm Evans Field–W Bloomingdale Ave & Thatcher Ave, River Grove Foster Parent Recruitment Picnic In partnership with Chicagoland Foster Care Collective, prospective foster parents and their friends can learn about becoming a foster parent and enjoy food, raf es and activities. Saturday, May 20 • 9 am–3 pm Thachter Woods Pavilion 030 CKiFaJo Ave, River Forest Spring Wetland Exploration and Walk* Come and explore a wetland habitat and learn about the amazing creatures that call it home. Ages 13 & up. Call 708-366-6530 to register. Sunday, May 21 • 1:30 pm Evans Field–W Bloomingdale Ave & Thatcher Ave, River Grove Archery Learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 & up; equipment provided. Thursday, May 25 • 4–6 pm National Grove-South–Groveland Ave, nortK oI 31st St, 1ortK Riverside