Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Summer Brochure

JUNE Let’s Play! Forest Exploration Day* Engage in creative, imaginative, and child-directed, outdoor free-play as a family. Presented with The Alliance for Early Childhood and BackYard Nature Center. Register: tinyurl.com/LetsPlay2024 Erickson Woods, Willow Rd, east of I-94/Edens Expy, Winnetka Monday, Jun 3 • 9:30–11:30 am Pedal the Preserves* Learn bicycle basics, simple maintenance, and safe riding skills then explore the North Branch Trail. Family-friendly. Limited loaner bikes upon request. In partnership with Ride Illinois and Niles-Maine Library. Miami Woods, Grove 1, N Caldwell Ave, north of Oakton St, Morton Grove Saturday, Jun 8 • 10 am Rise of the Cicada* Learn about the once-in-a-lifetime double-brood cicada emergence and participate in cicada-themed activities. Caldwell Woods Wellness Center, 6350 W Devon Ave, Chicago Thursday, Jun 13 • 4–6 pm International Mud Day CELEBRAT ION Join others around the globe for a morning of splashing, squishing, mud creations, and more! Dress to get messy. All ages. Caldwell Woods Wellness Center, 6350 W Devon Ave, Chicago Saturday, Jun 29 • 10 am–Noon Presented with Niles-Maine Library. JULY Without Limits: Recreation for All! Embrace adventure through rock climbing, cycling, and kayaking opportunities specially tailored for people of all ages with a primary physical disability. Presented with Adaptive Adventures. Tower Road Boat Launch, Tower Rd, west of Forestway Dr, Northfield Thursday, Jul 18 • 10 am–Noon Full Moon Paddle* Join in an exclusive after-hours moonlit paddle through the Skokie Lagoons. Ages 8 & up. Register: chicagoriver.org/events. Tower Road Boat Launch, Tower Rd, West of Forestway Dr, Northfield Saturday, Jul 20 • 6:30–10:30 pm Clean Up & Explore* Do your part to help keep the Forest Preserves clean! Litter pick-up supplies available for check out. Linne Woods, Grove 2, W Dempster St, east of Lehigh Ave, Morton Grove Thursday, Jul 25 • 9–10:30 am Dog Days of Summer Calling all dog lovers! Dog-themed offerings including adoption opportunities, canoe paddles, sniff walks, paw print Olympic medals, pictures, creative reuse toys, training tips, treats, and more. Dogs must be pet and person-friendly and remain on leash. Beck Lake, East River Rd & Central Road, Des Plaines Saturday, Jul 20 • 10 am–Noon North Zone 16 JUNE Let’s Play! Forest Exploration Day* Engage in creative, imaginative, and child-directed, outdoor free-play as a family. Presented with The Alliance for Early Childhood and BackYard Nature Center. Register: tinyurl.com/LetsPlay2024 Erickson Woods, Willow Rd, east of I-94/Edens Expy, Winnetka Monday, Jun 3 • 9:30–11:30 am Pedal the Preserves* Learn bicycle basics, simple maintenance, and safe riding skills then explore the North Branch Trail. Family-friendly. Limited loaner bikes upon request. In partnership with Ride Illinois and Niles-Maine Library. Miami Woods, Grove 1, N Caldwell Ave, north of Oakton St, Morton Grove Saturday, Jun 8 • 10 am Rise of the Cicada* Learn about the once-in-a-lifetime double-brood cicada emergence and participate in cicada-themed activities. Caldwell Woods Wellness Center, 6350 W Devon Ave, Chicago Thursday, Jun 13 • 4–6 pm International Mud Day CELEBRAT ION Join others around the globe for a morning of splashing, squishing, mud creations, and more! Dress to get messy. All ages. Caldwell Woods Wellness Center, 6350 W Devon Ave, Chicago Saturday, Jun 29 • 10 am–Noon Presented with Niles-Maine Library. JULY Without Limits: Recreation for All! Embrace adventure through rock climbing, cycling, and kayaking opportunities specially tailored for people of all ages with a primary physical disability. Presented with Adaptive Adventures. Tower Road Boat Launch, Tower Rd, west of Forestway Dr, Northfield Thursday, Jul 18 • 10 am–Noon Full Moon Paddle* Join in an exclusive after-hours moonlit paddle through the Skokie Lagoons. Ages 8 & up. Register: chicagoriver.org/events. Tower Road Boat Launch, Tower Rd, West of Forestway Dr, Northfield Saturday, Jul 20 • 6:30–10:30 pm Clean Up & Explore* Do your part to help keep the Forest Preserves clean! Litter pick-up supplies available for check out. Linne Woods, Grove 2, W Dempster St, east of Lehigh Ave, Morton Grove Thursday, Jul 25 • 9–10:30 am Dog Days of Summer Calling all dog lovers! Dog-themed offerings including adoption opportunities, canoe paddles, sniff walks, paw print Olympic medals, pictures, creative reuse toys, training tips, treats, and more. Dogs must be pet and person-friendly and remain on leash. Beck Lake, East River Rd & Central Road, Des Plaines Saturday, Jul 20 • 10 am–Noon N rt 16