Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Spring Brochure

Registration required. To register or for more information call 773.758.8899. APRIL Earth-a-Palooza At this eco-friendly family fun fest, activities include guided walks, Junior Rangers program, bird watching, touch-a- truck, tree climb, crafts and a visit from Brookfield Zoo. Sunday, Apr 6 • 1–3 pm Linne Woods, W Dempster St, east of Lehigh Ave, Morton Grove Story Trail* -Drop-in In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home upon story trail completion. Thursday, Apr 17 • 10 am–Noon Catherine Chevalier Woods, Grove 1, N East River Rd, north of W Foster Ave, Chicago Earth Day -Drop-in Celebrate Earth Day by doing your part in helping clean up litter in the Preserves. Litter pick-up supplies available to check-out. Tuesday, Apr 22 • 10 am–Noon & 3–5 pm EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–12 • Chicago COMMUNITY POWWOW: Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women Join us to bring awareness to the obstacles the Native communities have faced historically in seeking justice for these women and their families. Drop-in. Saturday, Apr 26 • Noon–5 pm MAY Des Plaines Canoe and Kayak Marathon* Join the second oldest continual canoe race in the United States begins in Liberyville and ends at Dam No. 2 Woods. Live music and refreshments for sale. Register: canoemarathon.com . Sunday, May 18 • Race starts at 8 am Dam No. 2 Woods, E Des Plaines River Rd, south of E Euclid Ave/W Lake Ave, Mt. Prospect NORTH fpdcc.com 19 EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–11 • Chicago OCTOBER Pumpkinpalooza* Pumpkin painting, bowling, ring toss, leaf rubbing, fall-themed obstacle course, and more. Supplies limited. Presented with Jerome Witte, My Town Realty Group. Saturday, Oct 5 • 10 am–1 pm Caldwell Woods, Grove 1, 6350 W Devon Ave, Chicago Nurtured by Nature Join yoga, meditation, art therapy and more at this nature-centered day of wellness. For more information go to: bit.ly/nurturedbynature2024 Sunday, Oct 6 • 1–3 pm Harms Woods-Central, Grove 5, Harms Rd, south of Old Orchard Rd, Glenview Fall Paddle Festival Participate in a canoe trip, fishing, archery, pumpkin painting, nature play and music. Saturday, Oct 19 • 10 am–1 pm Tower Road Boat Launch, Tower Rd, west of Forestway Dr, Northfield Fall Color Excursion Explore the N rth Branch Trail experience the changing colors of local species. Accessible to paved trail. Thursday, Oct 24 • 10 am–Noon Caldwell Woods, Grove 1, 6350 W Devon Ave, Chicago NOVEMBER Stars, Stories & S’mores Listen to storytelling, take a night walk, make a s’more, view stars, and more. Presented with Haugan Elementary School and the American Indian Health Services. Saturday, Nov 2 • 5–8 pm LaBagh Woods, Grove 2, W Foster Ave, N Cicero Ave, Chicago NORTH fpdc .com 19