Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Winter Brochure

A SOUTH fpdcc.com EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–13 39 *Registration required. Please call 224.763.4317, unless otherwise noted. Local Hidden Figures Join us for an afternoon of stories from our local hidden figures in honor of Black History Month. Saturday, Feb 22 • 11 am–2 pm Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion, S Western Ave & W 87th St, Chicago BIPOC Faces in Green Space Shift your focus from daily hassles during an outdoor wellness an journaling session. Saturday, Feb 15 • 9 am–1 pm Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center, S Western Ave & 87th St, Chicago MLK Day of Service & Brush Pile Burn Learn what it takes to keep our preserves healthy and participate in a day of service removing invasive plant species. S’mores provided. Saturday, Jan 18 • 10 am–2 pm Eggers Grove, E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago MLK Jr. Day of Service* Celebrate MLK with a day of service. Join us for a litter clean-up, crafts and cocoa! For groups of 10 or more, email Kelvin.Boyd @ cookcountyil.gov. Monday, Jan 20 • 10 am–1 pm Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion, S Western Ave & W 87th St, Chicago Teen S’mores Night Hang out by the fire with friends and enjoy a sweet treat. S’more supplies provided. Wednesday, Jan 29 • 5–7 pm Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center, S Western Ave & W 87th St, Chicago FEBRUARY Black History Month Story Trails Follow a self-guided story featuring a prominent African American figure. Wednesdays, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 • Noon–5 pm Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center, S Western Ave & W 87th St, Chicago Conservation@Home: Seed Swap & Plant Exchange Plant lovers unite! Native plant presentation followed by seed and plant sharing. All welcome. Bring a mug, warm beverage provided. Saturday, Feb 8 • 10 am–2 pm Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion, S Western Ave & W 87th St, Chicago • Chicago