Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Summer Brochure

THROUGHOUT the SEASON Bird Outing* Look for birds with Chicago Bird Alliance. Register at tinyurl.com/CBAouting. Thursdays, Jun 20 and Aug 29 • 8 –10 am Bemis Woods-South, Grove 7, Ogden Ave, west of Wolf Rd, Oak Brook Story Trail Walk a short, looped trail and experience a story unfolding with every step. Onsite activities will be provided. “I am Strong” by Erin Stevenson: Wednesday, Jul 10 • 10 am–1 pm “I am Smart” by Erin Stevenson: Wednesday, Aug 7 • 10 am–1 pm Bemis Woods-South, Grove 7, Ogden Ave, west of Wolf Rd, Oak Brook Insect Fest Go on a bug hunt, follow the migratory patterns of monarch butterflies, explore bugs through dance and music, and create your own insect! Thursday, Jul 18 • 11 am–2 pm Cummings Square 536 N Harlem Ave, River Forest JUNE Storytime & Picnic Listen to a nature-themed book read aloud by North Riverside Public Library, followed by an activity. Stay after for a picnic on your own. Wednesday, Jun 5 • 10 am Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West, 26th St, east of S 25th Ave, La Grange Park Nature Wellness Walk* Reconnect with nature. Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led during a leisurely walk. Register at go.illinois.edu/ cookcountyevents. Saturday, Jun 8 • 10 am–Noon Miller Meadow-South, Grove 6, 1st Ave, south of Roosevelt Rd, Maywood Teen Exploration Day: River Kayaking 101* Learn how to kayak on moving water. Class includes a 3-mile trip down the Des Plaines River. Instruction, equipment, kayaks and shuttle provided. Ages 13 & up. Wednesday, Jun 13 • 10:30 am Schuth’s Grove, W Cermak Rd, west of Des Plaines Ave, Riverside AMERICAN INDIAN Summer Solstice Join the American Indian Center of Chicago to learn the importance of the solstice to the Native community; enjoy traditional Native dancing and hear about the cultural significance of Serpent Mounds. Thursday, Jun 20 • 10:30 am–Noon Schiller Woods-West, Serpent Twin Mound, W Irving Park Rd, east of Des Plaines River Rd, Schiller Park Central Zone 20