Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Fall Brochure

A CENTRAL EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–11 fpdcc.com • Chi cago Kayak the Des Plaines Kayak nearly 6 miles of the Des Plaines River from Maywood Grove to Plank Road Meadow. Instruction, equipment and kayaks provided. Registration required.* Thursday, Sept 5 • 5–8 pm Maywood Grove–Ohio & Des Plaines Ave, Maywood Faire at the Square Enjoy th “creative re-use carnival” with carnival-themed games from repurposed materials!Win prizes and learn about nature. Friday, Sept 13 • 4–7 pm Cummings Square–536 N Harlem Ave, River Forest Canoe the Des Plaines Canoe 7+ miles on the Des Plaines River fromStony Ford Canoe Landing to Columbia Woods. Instruction, equipment and canoes provided. Registration required.* Wednesday, Sept 18 • 4–8 pm Stony Ford Canoe Landing–Joliet Ave/43rd St, west of S Harlem Ave, Lyons Wellness in the Woods: Mindful Walk Join Roberta Jannsen for a mindful forest walk. Registration required.* Sunday, Sept 22 • 1 pm Wednesday Oct 2 • 10 am Saturday, Sept 28 • 10 am–Noon Register for this session at: tinyurl.com/ExtensionRegistration Thatcher Woods–Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest Magical Mammals & Peculiar Plants Get swept away in the magic of the forest. Stroll through Cummings Square, fashion a wand from invasive plants, shine a light on native animals, and more. Friday, Oct 4 • 5–8 pm Cummings Square–536 N Harlem Ave, River Forest Archery 101 Learn proper techniques and bow basics from one-on-one instruction from certi ed staff. All levels. Ages 10 & up. Wednesday, Oct 9• 4–6 pm National Grove-South–Groveland Ave, north of 31st St, North Riverside Serpent Mound Ribbon Cutting & Celebration Through funds provided by the Our Great Rivers program, this installation marks one spot of the Northwest Portage Walking Museum. Remarks, a drum and dance performance, and outdoor activities included in celebration. Parking is not available on-site; park at Schiller Woods-West Grove 1. Free shuttles throughout event. Monday, Oct 14 • Noon–4 pm Irving Park Road Canoe Landing– Des Plaines River Rd, north of Irving Park Rd, Schiller Park Stars, Stories and S’mores Join us for s’mores by the re, storytelling and astronomy. Friday, Nov 1 • 5–8 pm Thatcher Woods–Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest *To register or for information on any Central Zone programs please call 312-533-5751. 23