Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Summer Brochure

*Unless otherwise noted, to register, call 773-758-8899. EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 • Chicago Paddle Day Paddlers of all skill levels can experience nature by exploring these waterways. Equipment provided. Timed paddles. Ages 5 & up. Group reservations required. Meet at South Boat Launch. Friday, Jun 30 • 9 am–Noon Busse Lake Boating Center–E Higgins Rd/Rte 72, east of I-290/Hwy 53 JULY Forest Therapy Walk* Awaken your senses and renew your bond with the nature and the Preserves. Certified Forest Therapy guide. Ages 18 & up. Thursday, Jul 20 • 9–11 am Carl R. Hansen Woods–Grove 1, Poplar Creek Trail System, Elgin Yoga and Meditation in the Preserves* Explore your chakras. Certified instructor. Sunday, Jul 23 Yin Yoga: 11 a –Noon Meditation: 12:30–1:30 pm Deer Grove-East–Grove 2, West Dundee Rd, west of N Hicks Rd, Palatine Pedal the Preserves* Family-friendly bike ride starting with a safety discussion and practical skills demo. Refreshments and free helmets available. In partnership with Ride Illinois. Sunday, Jul 30 • 10 am–Noon Carl R. Hansen Woods–Grove 1, Poplar Creek Trail System, Elgin AUGUST Yoga and Meditation in the Preserves* Explore your chakras. Certified instructor. Sunday, Aug 13 Yin Yoga: 11–Noon Meditation: 12:30–1:30 pm Rolling Knolls–11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin Busse Night Ride* Don’t miss this unique opportunity to ride the Busse Woods trail at sunset, twilight or in the dark! Ticket includes live music, bonfires, refreshments and more. Saturday, Aug 26 • 6–11 pm Busse Lake Boating Center–E Higgins Rd/Rte 72, east of I-290/Hwy 53 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 ages. Presented by Trickster Cultural Center. Monday & Tuesday, Mar 27 & 28 9 am–3:30 pm Arbor Day Cel br tion Celebrate the grandeur of trees and why they’re vital to ur community with plantings and walks. Saturday, Apr 29 • 10 am–Noon Nature Play Date Bring your little one for open nature play time! E joy Rolling Knolls while helping your c ildren connect with natur . 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. rg/ 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 Camp Le rn the significance of spring in Nativ American culture while participating in various activ ties. All ag s. P esented by Trickster Cultural Center. Monday & Tuesday, Mar 27 & 28 9 am–3:30 pm Arbor Day Cel bration Celeb te the grand ur of trees and why they’re vital to our com unity with plantings and walks. Saturday, Apr 29 • 10 am–Noon Nature Play Date Bring your littl one for open nature play time! Enjoy Rolling Knolls while helping your children connect with nature. Thursday, May 25 • 9–11 a 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 Buss Woods-South Groves 12–16, E Higgins Rd/Rte 72, west of N Arlington Heights Rd DROP-IN EVENTS NORTHWEST fpdcc.com 11