Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Fall Brochure

A SOUTH fpdcc.com SERIES PROGRAMS Nature Play Date Enjoy playing and exploring with natural materials in a new nature play space. Thursday, Sept 5 • 10:30 am–12:30 pm Thursday, Oct 3 • 10:30 am–12:30 pm Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center–S Western Ave & W 87th St, Chicago Priority Species of the Chicago Wilderness Library Program Learn about species of concern around Cook County through reading and activities. Wednesday, Sept 11 • 5–6 pm Wednesday, Oct 9 • 5–6 pm Wednesday, Nov 13 • 5–6 pm Atlgeld Branch of the Chicago Public Library–13281 S Corliss Ave, Chicago Archery 101 Learn proper techniques and bow basics from one-on-one instruction with certi ed staff. Ages 10 & up. Thursday, Sept 19 • 4–6:30 pm Beaubien Woods–W Doty Ave S, southeast of E 130th St & S Ellis Ave, Chicago Wednesday, Oct 2 • 4–6:30pm Sauk Trail Woods-Central–Forest Preserve Dr, south of W 26th St, South Chicago Hike the Freedom Trail* Learn about the many Freedom Seekers that came through this region prior to the Civil War. Registration required, email tomshepherd2001@yahoo.com . Presented by The Little Calumet River Underground Railroad Project. Friday, Sept 20 • 6:15–8:15 pm Saturday, Nov 9 • 1–3 pm Beaubien Woods Boat Launch–E 132nd St, east of S Greenwood Ave, Chicago EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–11 Beaubien Woods events and activities are supported in part by the Searle Funds at e Chicago Community Trust. Stewardship Workday & Birding Paddle Restore this ecosystem, then enjoy a birding paddle. Canoes supplied. Offered in partnership with the Field Museum. Saturday, Sept 7 • 10 am–1 pm Beaubien Woods–W Doty Ave S, southeast of E 130th St & S Ellis Ave, Chicago Bird Walk Explore this unique preserve while birding. Tuesday, Sept 17 • 8 am Jurgensen Woods–183rd St, east of Cottage Grove Ave, Lansing Owl Prowl Search for these nocturnal birds of prey. Tuesday, Oct 22 • 6–8 pm Eggers Grove–E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago Trunk or Treat Sponsored by the Forest Preserves and East Side Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween event, with candy. Sunday, Oct 27 • 2–5 pm Eggers Grove–E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago Stars, Stories and S’mores Join us for s’mores by the re, storytelling and astronomy. Friday, Nov 8 • 5–8 pm Dan Ryan Woods-Central, Pavilion–S Western Ave, south of W 83rd St, Chicago *To register or for info on any South Zone programs please call 708-386-4042. More hikes on page 9. • Chicago 33