Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Fall Brochure

A NORTH fpdcc.com 18 EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–11 • Chicago Fall Nature Fest Casting lessons, hiking, a nature scavenger hunt, crafts, water experiments, and special guests from Brook eld Zoo, local outdoor retailers and food trucks. Hosted by Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen. Free. All ages. Info and to register: 773-283-7873 or district12@cookcountyil.gov. Saturday, Sept 14 • Noon–3 pm LaBagh Woods, Grove 1–N Cicero Ave, North of W Foster Ave, Chicago Stars, Stories and S’mores Join us for an evening in the Forest Preserves. Enjoy a cozy re, s’mores, storytelling, astronomy, night hikes and natural material building. Friday, Oct 18 • 5–8 pm Skokie Lagoons-Erickson Woods– Willow Rd, east of I-94/Edens Expy, Winnetka Friday, Nov 15 • 5–8 pm Caldwell Woods Warming Shelter–W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago Fall Colors Hike* Celebrate the changing season with a relaxing trek through the Forest Preserves. Staff will guide you along as plant and color varietals are identi ed. All ages. Trail is unpaved. Saturday, Oct 27 • 9:30 am Glenview Woods–Glenview Rd and Harms Rd, Glenview, IL *To register or for information on any North Zone programs please call 708-386-4042, ext 26. Fall Paddle Festival Embrace the fall season with nature-based activities on and off the water. We will have canoe trips, guided hikes, archery, pumpkin painting, nature play and more. Saturday, Oct 12 • 1–4 pm Rain date Sunday, Oct 13 • 1–4 pm Tower Road Boat Launch–Tower Rd, west of Forestway Dr, Northfield SPEC I AL EVENT