Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Winter Brochure

Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be led at a slower pace with frequent stopping and interpretation. Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. These hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. Hike the Preserves Northwest North Central Southwest South ZONE KEY Central Zone Sundown Meadow - 2.5 mi S LaGrange Rd, north of 67th St, Countryside Wednesday, Dec 11 • 10 am Chicago Portage National Historic Site- 1 mi S Harlem Ave, south of 47th St, Lyons Thursday, Jan 9 • 10 am Southwest Zone Oak Forest Heritage Preserve East -1.6 mi Fieldcrest Dr, southwest of Crawford Ave, Oak Forest Friday, Dec 27 • 10 am Walk & Talks North Zone Walk and Talk: Black History Month Celebration* LaBagh Woods, Grove 1, N Cicero Ave, north of W Foster Ave, Chicago Learn the importance of Black environmentalists and the history of the Forest Preserves’ trails as it relates to the Underground Railroad Movement. Register at 773.758.8899. Saturday, Feb 22 • 10–11:30 am 6 Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be led at a slower pace with frequent stopping and interpretation. Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. These hikes will be faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. Hike the Preserves Northwest North Central Southwest South ZONE KEY Central Zone Sundown Meadow - 2.5 mi S LaGrange Rd, north of 67th St, Countryside Wednesday, Dec 11 • 10 am Chicago Portage National Historic Site- 1 mi S Harlem Ave, south of 47th St, Lyons Thursday, Jan 9 • 10 am Southwest Zone Oak Forest Heritage Preserve East -1.6 mi Fieldcrest Dr, southwest of Crawford Ave, Oak Forest Friday, Dec 27 • 10 am Walk & Talks North Zone Walk and Talk: Black History Month Celebration* LaBagh Woods, Grove 1, N Cicero Ave, north of W Foster Ave, Chicago Learn the importance of Black environmentalists and the history of the Forest Preserves’ trails as it relates to the Underground Railroad Movement. Register at 773.758.8899. Saturday, Feb 22 • 10–11:30 am 6