Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Fall Brochure

EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 SEPTEMBER Forest Therapy Walk* Certified Forest Therapy guide. Ages 18 & up. Wednesday, Sept 21 • 10 am Busse Woods-South, Grove 12, E Higgins Rd/Rt 72, west of N Arlington Heights Rd Backyard Edibles* From leaves to roots and flowers, become familiar with what you can eat from your backyard and learn about historical uses for such. Thursday, Sept 22 • 10 am Deer Grove-East, Grove 4, 1599 Pepper Tree Dr, Palatine OCTOBER Chicago Voyagers Adventure Challenge* Help get Chicago youth outside by participating in an adventure obstacle race for adults and youth of all ability levels. Optional canoe rides available. Register: tinyurl.com/chivoy2022 Sunday, Oct 2 • Noon Busse Woods-South, Groves 12–16, E Higgins Rd/Rte 72, west of N Arlington Heights Rd • Chicago Adult Pumpkin Carving* Embrace the kid in you by carving a pumpkin while surrounded by natural beauty. All supplies provided. BYOB. Ages 21 & up. $25/person. Registration and payment required by 10/26. Thursday, Oct 27 • 5:30–7:30 pm Rolling Knolls, 11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin NOVEMBER Woodworking with Invasives* Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new! All equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. Participants under 16 w/adult. Saturday, Nov 19 • 1–3 pm Camp Reinberg, 1801 N Quentin Rd, Palatine Native Folklore* In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, walk with us as we discuss Native American folklore about Cook County's local animals. Wednesday, Nov 30 • 10 am Rolling Knolls, 11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin Northwest Zone Unless otherwise noted, to register, call 773-758-8899. NORTHWEST fpdcc.com 11