Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Fall Brochure

A SOUTHWEST fpdcc.com EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 A River Thru History: Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous Look back 200 years to frontier life. Enjoy food, music, crafts, reenactments, canoe races, games and more. Parking and shuttle bus from the UPS parking lot at 75th St and Willow Springs Rd. Visit ariverthruhistory.com. Saturday, Sept 7 • 10 am–5 pm Sunday, Sept 8 • 10 am–4 pm Columbia Woods–Willow Springs Rd & Corcoran Rd, Willow Springs Awe of Nature Connect to nature while enjoying games, nature-based activities and more. Held in partnership with The Nature Conservancy. Saturday, Oct 5 • 11 am–3 pm Midlothian Meadows–Crawford Ave, north of W 159th St, Markham Fall Fishing Derby Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves of Cook County for a family-fun day of shing. Saturday, Oct 12 • 8:30–11am Horsetail Lake–104th Ave, north of McCarthy Rd, Palos Park Haunted History Hike* Discover the uncommon history beneath the surface of this iconic preserve of 13,000 years. All ages; recommended for ages 12 & up. Registration required, call 708-386-4042. Wednesday, Oct 16 • 5 pm Thursday, Oct 17 • 5 pm Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East– Fieldcrest Dr, southwest of Crawford Ave, Oak Forest Archery 101 Learn proper techniques and bow basics with one-on-one instruction from certi ed staff. All levels. Ages 10 & up. Wednesday, Oct 23 • 4–6 pm Rubio Woods–W Midlothian Turnpike/W 143rd St, west of S Ridgeland Ave, Midlothian Walk the Sag Valley Trail Join us as we walk and explore a 2-mile stretch of the Sag Valley Trail. Saturday, Nov 9 • 9 am McClaughrey Springs Woods–Kean Ave, north of 119th St, Palos Park of 167th St, Tinley Park Archery 101 Learn proper techniques and bow basics with one-on-one instruction from certi ed staff. All levels. Ages 10 & up. Saturday, Nov 16 • 10 am–Noon Pulaski Woods-East–Wolf Rd, south of 95th St, Willow Springs Wellness in the Woods: Awakening Wonder Come to the woods and step out of day-to-day pressures. Enjoy a tune-up of senses and spirit during this program led by Joy Clough. Registration required; call 312-533-5751. Saturday, Nov 23 • 10 am–Noon Swallow Cliff-North–Calumet Sag Rd, west of La Grange Rd, Palos Hills Stairs, Stories and S’mores Stair climbing, storytelling, sledding and snowshoeing (weather permitting), s’more making. All your favorite winter activities in one place! Saturday, Dec 14 • Noon–3 pm Swallow Cliff-North–Calumet Sag Rd, west of La Grange Rd, Palos Hills *To register or for information please call 708-386-4042. Additional hikes are listed on page 9. • Chicago 27