Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Summer Brochure

THROUGHOUT the SEASON Story Trail Walk a short, looped trail and experience a story unfold with every step, then take home a related craft. Wednesdays, Jun 7, Jul 5, Aug 9 10 am–1 pm Bemis Woods-South–Grove 7, Ogden Ave, west of Wolf Rd JUNE Without Limits: Adventure for All Individuals with physical disabilities and their friends and families can explore nature through adaptive cycling, rock wall climbing and archery. In partnership with Adaptive Adventures. Wednesday, Jun 8 • 10 am–1 pm Miller Meadow-South–Grove 6, 1st Ave, south of Roosevelt Rd Nature Obstacle Course -Drop in Families, attempt an obstacle course created from natural materials. Other nature play, exploration and art activities available, too! Saturday, Jun 24 • Noon–3 pm Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West–26th St, east of S 25th Ave JULY Art in Nature -Drop-in Explore the symbolism between art in nature. Create land art, write a poem, and make tie dye using fruits and spices. Friday, Jul 7 • 1–3 pm National Grove-South–Grove 1, Groveland Ave, north of 31st St, North Riverside Wildflower Walk at Wolf Road Prairie* Join us for a walk and learn about the history of this urban gem. Register by calling 708-366-6530. Saturday, Jul 8 • 10:30 am Wolf Road Prairie Nature Preserve 31st St, west of Wolf Rd Family Game Day Adults and families, enjoy an afternoon full of your favorite backyard games, nature trivia and walks. Saturday, Jul 29 • 2–5 pm Thatcher Woods–Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest Insect Fest Go on a bug hunt, follow the migratory patterns of monarch butter ies, explore bugs through dance and music, and create your own insect! Thursday, Jul 13 • 11 am–2 pm Cummings Square 536 N Harlem Ave, River Forest Summer Solstice Program Join the American Indian Center of Chicago to learn about the Summer Solstice. Wednesday, Jun 21 • 10:30 am–Noon Schiller Woods-West–Grove 2, W Irving Park Rd, east of Des Plaines River Rd, Schiller Park Central Zone 20