WDA2026 Icebreaker

The Ice Breaker event will be hosted by the Forest Preserve’s of Cook County at Busse Woods. This outdoor event features food trucks from a range of vendors, that should satisfy everyone’s palate, for purchase (please bring payment with you). Non-alcoholic beverages will be provide by WDA.

Outdoor activities are available, such as hiking and canoeing or kayaking.

Buses will take you to and from the event from the hotel.

The 3,558-acre Ned Brown Preserve—popularly known as Busse Woods—is one of the largest and most diverse locations in the Forest Preserves. The site includes ancient upland forests, one of the largest fishing and boating waters in Cook County, nearly 13 miles of paved trail, an elk pasture and much more—making it one of the best-used natural areas in Illinois.

Explore the site at https://fpdcc.com/places/locations/busse-woods/

The Forest Preserves of Cook County is one of our exclusive WDA2026 partners.