Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Summer Brochure

738 atcher Ave, River Forest, 708-366-6530 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission “Bone” Appétit Drop in and join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor ambassador animals. Sundays, Jun 11; Jul 9 (in Spanish) ; Aug 13 (in Polish) • 3 pm Thursdays In the Field -Drop in. Connect to nature through fun, inquiry- based activities for adults and kids. Led by Univ. of IL Extension Master Naturalists. Wild owers– Jun 15 • 2:30–4:30 pm Opossums– Jul 20 • 10 am–Noon Ponds & Dragon ies– Aug 17 • 10 am–Noon Stories in the Forest -Drop-In Join the River Forest Public Library for free “Stories in the Forest” and simple nature activities. Weather dependent. Ages 5 & under w/adult. Thursdays, Jun 22, 29; Jul 6, 13, 20, 27; Aug 3, 10 • 10–10:30 am Kid’s Nature Art Workshops* Kids ages 8–12 can enjoy creative fun as we observe nature, then draw, paint or sculpt. Instruction, materials provided. $3/class. Wednesdays, Jul 19, 26; Aug 2, 9 • 2–4 pm JUNE Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam at Thatcher Pavilion Make a simple musical instrument or bring your own and join the jam! All are welcome to play or just listen. Sunday, Jun 4 • 1–3 pm THROUGHOUT the SEASON Vote for Your Favorite Birdhouse: Birdhouse Building Contest Stroll Trailside’s gardens and vote for your favorite birdhouses. Winners will be announced in early September! Every day from 9 am–5 pm Senior Fitness Walks in Thatcher Woods * Join us for a gentle, slow-paced 1-mile walk. Led by Roberta Jannsen, Univ. of IL Extension volunteer. Wednesdays, Jun 7, 21; Jul 5, 19; Aug 2, 23 • 11 am Thatcher Woods–Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest Wellness Walks in Thatcher Woods* Join Roberta Jannsen, Univ. of IL Extension volunteer, for a mindful and calming forest walk. Ages 18 & up. Sundays, Jun 11; Jul 16; Aug 20, 27; Saturdays, Jun 17; Jul 1 • 1 pm Thatcher Woods–Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest Migrating Monarchs Celebration Learn about and view live monarch butter ies as we raise, tag and release them so they can journey to Mexico. Saturday, Sept 9 • Noon–3 pm Thatcher Woods–Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest SPECIAL EVENT 24