Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Summer Brochure

15891 Paxton, South Holland, 708-868-0606 Building: 9 am–5 pm, Exihibit room closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily Free Admission THROUGHOUT the SEASON Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Walk* Venture out on our scenic trails for a guided 3- to 4-mile walk. Saturdays, Jun 1, Jul 6, Aug 3 • 1:30 pm Self-Love in Nature Series Begins Jun 8 - page 35 Restoration Saturdays* Help restore our woodlands by cutting down invasive species and having a brush pile burn. Then enjoy s’mores and light snacks. Ages 12 & up. Saturdays, Jun 8, Jul 27, Aug 10 10 am–Noon Wee Wonders* Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2–5 w/adult. Sundays • 1 pm Jun 9: Cicadas! Jul 14: Snakes! Aug 11: Turtles! Meet Our Birds Learn more about our flighted ambassador animals and discover their unique adaptations. Sundays, Jun 30, Jul 21, Aug 25 • 1:30 pm JUNE Cicada Celebration* -Drop in. This year’s cicada emergence is a once- in-a-lifetime event! Join us for crafts, games and refreshments and learn what makes this summer so special. Sunday, Jun 2 • 2:30–4 pm Night of the Frogs/ Noche de las Ranas* Join our bilingual night walk to hear seasonal frog calls and other nocturnal creatures. Spanish native speakers encouraged! Ages 16 & up. ¡Los invitamos a una caminata para eschuchar los cantos de las ranas y otras criaturas nocturnas de la temporada. Solo personas mayores de 16 años. Thursday, Jun 6 • 7:30–9:30 pm Jueves, 6 de Junio • 7:30–9:30 pm Juneteenth Celebration Celebrate freedom, family and country with activities, presentations, performances, and exhibits highlighting Black history, arts and culture. Saturday, Jun 15 • 10 am–2 pm Wednesdays • 10 am Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! Aug 14: Turtles! 36