Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Fall Brochure

Unless otherwise noted, to register, call 773-758-8899. THROUGHOUT the SEASON Forest Therapy Walk* Certi ed Forest Therapy guide. Ages 18 & up. Thursday, Oct 20 • 10 am Linne Woods, Grove 2, W Dempster St, east of Lehigh Ave Wednesday, Nov 10 • 10 am Bunker Hill, Grove 2, W Harts Rd, southwest of W Touhy Ave, Niles SEPTEMBER Fall Nature Fest Enjoy food, drinks, games, Jesse White Tumblers, ambassador animals, native plant give-a-ways, and more. In partnership with the Forest Preserves and others. More info: district12@cookcountyil.gov . Saturday, Sept 17 • Noon–3 pm LaBagh Woods, Groves 1–4, W Foster Ave, N Cicero Ave, Chicago OCTOBER Fall Paddle Festival Participate in a canoe trip, guided hike, archery, pumpkin painting, nature play and more. Saturday, Oct 1 • Noon–4 pm Rain date: Sunday, Oct 8 • Noon–4 pm Tower Road Boat Launch, Tower Rd, west of Forestway Dr, Northfield Latinx Outdoors! In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, join us for an afternoon of nature-based activities, storytelling, crafts and projects. Saturday, Oct 15 • 1–3 pm Irene C. Hernandez Family Picnic Grove, west Foster Ave, east of N Cicero Ave, Chicago Pumpkinpalooza Family-friendly activities including pumpkin painting, gourd ring toss, leaf rubbings, fall-themed obstacle course and more. Supplies limited. Saturday, Oct 22 • 1–4 pm Bunker Hill, Grove 2, W Harts Rd, southwest of W Touhy Ave, Niles NOVEMBER Stars, Stories, & S’mores Enjoy an evening experience at this annual event. In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, listen to storytelling, take a night hike, make a s’more, view stars and more. Saturday, Nov 5 • 5–8 pm LaBagh Woods, Grove 2–4, W Foster Ave, N Cicero Ave, Chicago EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 • Chicago North Zone NORTH fpdcc.com 17