Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Spring Brochure

MARCH Woodworking with Invasives* Build your own walking stick using buckthorn. Please bring your own work gloves. Ages 12 & up. Friday, Mar 1 • 5:30–7:30 pm Thatcher Woods, 8030 Chicago Ave, River Forest Women in Conservation Walk Join us for a 1.2-mile walk and discussion about women who have made significant contributions in the fields of conservation, environmental activism and science. Wednesday, Mar 6 • 10 am Bemis Woods-South, Grove 7, Ogden Ave, west of Wolf Rd, Western Springs Women’s Walk In celebration of Women’s Heritage Month, join us as we highlight conservation leader Isabel Bassett Wasson and her work and discoveries at Thatcher Woods and around the country. Saturday, Mar 9 • 10 am Thatcher Woods, 8030 Chicago Ave, River Forest Accessibility Trail Outing Join us on a 1.7-mile paved trail with resting points throughout. Perfect for those who use wheelchairs or have limited mobility. Saturday, Mar 23 • 11 am Miller Meadow-South, Grove 6, 1st Ave, south of Roosevelt Rd, Maywood Truckin’ Into Spring In partnership with Go Ape Chicago, enjoy the Treetop Nets, a nature obsta- cle course, and more. Food trucks and vendors will be onsite. Sunday, Mar 24 • 11 am–2 pm Bemis Woods-South, Ogden Ave, west of Wolf Rd, Western Springs Spring Break-OUT Adventure Enjoy time out of school with activities including archery, nature play, hikes, art, and other fun. Drop-in. Wednesday, Mar 27 • 10 am–1 pm Thatcher Woods, 8030 Chicago Ave, River Forest Celebrate Spring Fest Celebrate the vernal equinox and the arrival of spring by painting a bird house, learning about seasonal changes, building and playing with natural materials, and other kid-friendly activities. Wednesday, Mar 20 •11 am–2 pm Cummings Square 536 N Harlem, River Forest 2 nd Annual Trash Bash Make spring cleaning more sustainable! Our event partners will be collecting electronics, prescription drugs, books, musical instruments, bikes, clothing and more. The first 50 donors receive a free “Don’t be Trashy” t-shirt. Saturday, Apr 6 • 10 am–2 pm Miller Meadow-South, 1st Ave, south of Roosevelt Rd, Maywood BASH! CENTRAL ZONE 20