Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Summer Brochure

A SOUTH fpdcc.com *Registration required. Please call 312-415-2970, unless otherwise noted. EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 SELF-LOVE SERIES In partnership with Light of Loving Kindness. Saturdays • 11:30 am–1 pm Complete addresses may be found at fpdcc.com/events Jun 3: Creating our Future Goal setting, af rmations and manifestation through vision boarding. Green Lake Woods, Calumet City Jun 17: Finding our Inner Light Yoga, meditation and canvas painting. Green Lake Woods, Calumet City Jul 1: Mindful Movement Party Dancing, af rmations, tapping and joy. Green Lake Woods, Calumet City Jul 15: Outdoor Block Party! Yoga, music, activities and more! Jul 29: Sound Journey Yoga, meditation and sound journey. Sauk Trail Woods-Central South Chicago Heights Aug 12: Planting a Memorial Remembering our loved ones through planting seeds. Sand Ridge Nature Center South Holland Aug 26: A Walking Meditation: Sauk Trail Woods-Central South Chicago Heights Sep 9: Summer’s End Peace healing circle Sauk Trail Woods-Central South Chicago Heights AUGUST Adaptative Adventures: Bike Out* Try adaptive sporting equipment designed for those with physical disabilities. All are welcome. Thursday, Aug 3 • 10 am–Noon Sauk Trail Woods-Central–Forest Preserve Dr, south of W 26th St, South Chicago Heights Summer Paddling at Wampum Lake* Saturday, Aug 5 • 10 am–2 pm Wampum Lake–Thornton-Lansing Rd, west of IL-394 Pedal the Preserves: Ride IL* Guided family-friendly bike ride. Bikes, helmets provided. Saturday, Aug 12 • 10 am–Noon Eggers Grove–E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago LATINO CONSERVATION WEEKEND Jul 26–27 Programa ofrecido en Español. See page 26. • Chicago 33A SOUTH fpdc .com *Registration required. Please call 312-415-2970, unless otherwise noted. EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 The Sand Ridge Campus is located in the South Zone. Turn the page and learn about the new campus. You may explore everything that makes the Calumet Region special at Sand Ridge Campus. SAND RIDGE CAMPUS APRIL Teen Exploration Day: Bird Walk Join this bird walk designed for teens (13–19). Learn about our local birds and how to use binoculars. Parents/guardians welcome, but not required. Binoculars provided. Saturday, Apr 1 • 9 am Eggers Grov e–E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago Spring Breakout Adventure Spend your time on break, utside! Try your hand at several outdoor recreation activities. Explore, discover and create! Thurday, Apr 6 • 11 am–2 pm Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center S Western Av & W 87th St, Chicago Bike the Preserves: Sauk Trail Woods Join a guided b ke ride around Sauk Trail Woods. Ride will be approximately 5 miles. Bring your own bike and helmet Saturday, Apr 8 • 7:30 am Sauk Trail Woods-Central–Forest Preserve Dr, south of W 26th St, South Chicago Heights Bird Sit Bring your coffee and join us for a bird sit. Staying in one spot, we’ll see which birds come to us. Limited supply of binoculars available to borrow. Saturday, Apr 22 • 8 am Sauk Trail Woods-Central–Forest Preserve Dr, south of W 26th St, South Chicag Heights Earth Day Help the earth with a litter cl an up at your local forest preserv . Saturday, Apr 22 • 10 am–1 pm Sauk Trail Woods-Ce tral–Forest Preserve Dr, south of W 26th St, South Chicago Heights MAY Chicago River Day Celebrate the 31st anniversary of Chicago River Day. Do your part to clean and restore our waterways and the land around it. For more info and registration, visit chicagoriver.org. Saturday May 13 • 9 am–Noon Beaubien Woods–Flatfoot Lake, W Doty Ave S, southeast of E 130th St & S Ellis Ave, Chicago Nature Block Party Learn about and try all the fun things you can do outdoors. Explore nature, create art and discover the wonder of the outdoors. Saturday, May 20 • 11 am–3 pm Eggers Grove–E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago 33