Let’s Play! Summer Forest Exploration
Join The Alliance for Early Childhood, BackYard Nature Center, and the Forest Preserves of Cook County for an afternoon of outdoor, child-directed play in the beautiful Erikson Woods. Families are invited to explore open-ended play stations and take a guided walk through the forest. Come play, imagine, and connect with nature together!
Register Here: https://theallianceforec.org/upcoming-events/2026/6/1/lets-play-summer-forest-exploration
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