Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Summer Brochure

A fpdcc.com EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 JUNE Archery Attend this session to learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 & up; equipment provided. Thursday, Jun 29 • 1–3 pm Cherry Hill Woods–S Willow Springs Rd, north of McCarthy Rd JULY Photography Walk Grab your camera and explore Paw Paw Woods Nature Preserve with us, designated as one of the highest quality natural areas in the state. Saturday, Jul 1 • 9 am Maple Lake-East–Mountain Bike Staging Area, 95th St, west of Willow Springs Rd/Flavin Rd Knitting in Nature: An Introduction With nature as our backdrop, learn the basics of knitting and simple techniques. Supplies provided. Drop in. Thursday, Jul 20 • 1–3 pm Swallow Cliff-North–Calumet Sag Rd, west of LaGrange Rd, Palos Hills *Registration required. For more information, unless otherwise noted, please call 312-533-5751. Southwest Zone AUG CAMBr Meltdown The Palos Meltdown is Chicagoland’s premier mountain bike event, with racing for all ages and abilities. Free for spectators. Sunday, Aug 6 • 9 am–5 pm Pulaski Woods–9800 Wolf Rd, Willow Springs Nature Discovery Day Nature games, guided hikes, art making, kite ying and more. In partnership with the Village of Palos Park. Drop in. Wednesday, Aug 16 • Noon–2 pm Swallow Cliff-North–Calumet Sag Rd, west of LaGrange Rd, Palos Hills Telescope Party Calling all amateur astronomers and night sky enthusiasts! Bring your own telescope or use ours for an evening of stargazing. Wednesday, Aug 23 • 7:30–9 pm Swallow Cliff-South–Grove 2, S La Grange Rd, south of 119th St, • Chicago 27 SOUTHWEST A fpdcc.com EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 THROUGHOUT the SEASON Waterfowl Watch* Join us to peer through a spotting scope and watch for migratory waterfowl. Ages 14 & up. Call 630-257-2045 to register. Wednesdays, Mar 29 & Apr 12 • 10 am McGinnis Slough–S La Grange Rd, south of W 135th St, Orland Park MARCH Bird Walks Join a naturalist as we explore a preserve while looking for local birds. Call 312-415-2970 for more information. Thursday, Mar 16 • 8 am McGinnis Slough–S La Grange Rd, south of W 135th St, Orland Park Thursday, Mar 30 • 8 am Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East, Fieldcrest Dr, southw st f Cr ford Ave, Oak Forest Photography Walk Grab your camera and explore Paw Paw Woods Nature Preserve with us, designated as one of the highest quality natural areas in the state. Friday, Mar 31 • 9 am Maple Lake-East–95th St, west of Willow Springs Rd/Flavin Rd APRIL Fishing Derby Join the Village f Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of shing. Saturday, Apr 8 • 8 am Papoose Lake–McCarthy Rd, west of S La Grange Rd, Palos Park *Registration required. For more information, unless otherwise noted, please call 312-533-5751. Southwest Zone Weaving Workshop* Create a small wall hanging art piece using natural materials. Ages 10 & up w/adult. Wednesday, Apr 12 • 5:30–7:30 pm Swallow Cliff Pavilion–Calumet Sag Rd/ Rte 83, west of La Grange Rd/96th Ave MAY World Mental Health Month Celebration Exercise and time in nature are proven ways to improve your mental health. Climb the stairs, join a guided walk, and explore mental health resources. In partnership with Advocate Health Aurora. Tuesday, M y 9 • 5–7 pm Swallow Cliff Pavilion–Calumet Sag Rd/ Rte 83, west of La Grange Rd/96th Ave “Check-Out” Nature Field guides, binoculars, scavenger hunt and litter pi k-up materials available to check out for free! Sa urday, May 13 • Noon–4 pm Wolf Road Woods–Wolf Rd, south of 95th St Archery Learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 & up. Equipment provided. Wednesday, M y 31 • 4–6 p Cherry Hill Woods–S Willow Springs Rd, north of McCarthy Rd • Chicago 27 S UTHWEST A fpdcc.com EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 THR U H UT the SEAS N Waterfowl Watch* Join us to p er through a spo ting scope and watch for migratory waterfowl. Ages 14 & up. Call 630-257-2045 to register. Wednesdays, Mar 29 & Apr 12 • 10 am cGi nis Slough–S La Grange Rd, south of W 135th St, Orland Park MARCH Bird Walks Join a naturalist as we explore a preserve while looking for local birds. Call 312-415-2970 for more information. Thursday, Mar 16 • 8 am McGinnis Slough–S La Grange Rd, south of W 135th St, Orland Park Thursday, Mar 30 • 8 am Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East, Fieldcrest Dr, southwest of Crawford Ave, Oak Forest Photography Walk Grab your camera and explore Paw Paw Woods Nature Preserve with us, designated as one of the highest quality natural areas in the state. Friday, Mar 31 • 9 am Maple Lake-Ea t–95th St, west of Willow Springs Rd/Flavin Rd APRIL Fishing Derby Join he Villag of P los Park a the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of shing. Saturday, Apr 8 • 8 am Papoose Lake–McCarthy Rd, west of S La Grange Rd, Palos Park *Registration required. For more information, unless otherwise noted, please call 312-533-5751. Southwes Z Weaving Workshop* Create a small wall hanging art piece using natural materials. Ages 10 & up w/adult. Wednesday, Apr 12 • 5:30–7:30 pm Swallow Cli f Pav lion–Calu et Sag Rd/ Rte 83, west of La Grange Rd/96th Ave AY World Mental Health Month Celebration Exercise and time in nature are proven ways to improve your mental health. Climb the stairs, join a guided walk, and explore mental health resources. In partnership with Advocate Health Aurora. Tuesday, May 9 • 5–7 pm Swallow Cliff Pavilion–Calumet Sag Rd/ Rte 83, west of La Grange Rd/96th Ave “Check-Out” Nature Field guides, binoculars, scavenger hunt and litter pick-up materials available to check out for free! Saturday, May 13 • Noon–4 pm Wolf Road Woods–Wolf Rd, south of 95th St Archery Learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 & up. Equipment provided. Wednesday, May 31 • 4–6 pm Cherry Hill Woods–S Willow Spri s Rd, north of McCarthy Rd • Chicago 27 SOUTH EST