Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Summer Brochure

South Zone THROUGHOUT the SEASON Open Nature Play Day Wednesdays in Jun, Jul, Aug 10 am–1 pm Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center S Western Ave & 87th St, Chicago Mingle in the Morning: Senior Walking Club Meet and mingle with others interested in health, wellness and the outdoors. Tuesday, Jun 27 • 6 am Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center S Western Ave & 87th St, Chicago Tuesday, Jul 25 • 6 am Sauk Trail Woods-Central Forest Preserve Dr, south of W 26th St, South Chicago Heights Tuesday, Aug 29 • 6 am ( Programa ofrecido en Español ) Eggers Grove–E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago Night of Nature Play Experience nature play at night and discover the what glows in the dark. Friday, Jun 23 & Aug 11 • 8:30–10 pm Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center S Western Ave & 87th St, Chicago JUNE Little Calumet River Clean-up* Canoe and kayak while helping clean the Little Calumet River. Registration required: lholden@openlands.org Saturday, Jun 3 • 9 am Kickapoo Woods–Halsted St, south of W 144th St, Riverdale JULY Kids’ Fest Fishing, canoeing, archery and more! Canoe slots limited. Registration encouraged: Kidsfest2023 .eventbrite.com Saturday, Jul 8 • 10 am–3 pm Wampum Lake–Thornton-Lansing Rd, west of IL-394 Produce in the Preserves Join us for a farmers’ market with limited free produce and workshops about farming. More info: 206-718-3735 Wednesday, Jul 19 • 10 am–2 pm Eggers Grove–E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago Teen Exploration Night: Bats* Search for resident bat activity and learn how cellphone technology is used for research. Ages 12 & up. Friday, Jul 21 • 9:30–11 pm Eggers Grove–E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago Beaubien Woods Celebration Canoeing, archery, art making, games and nature exploration. Reg. encouraged: beaubienwoodscelebration2023. eventbrite.com. Saturday, Jun 10 • 11 am–3 pm Beaubien Woods–W Doty Ave S, southeast of E 130th St & S Ellis Ave, Chicago 32