Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Fall Brochure

THROUGHOUT the SEASON Story Trail Walk a short, looped trail and experience a story unfold with every step. A related craft will be available to take home after completing the story trail. Starts at Grove 7. Wednesdays, Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 9 10 am–1 pm Bemis Woods-South, Grove 7, Ogden Ave, west of Wolf Rd, Proviso Township DIY: Make a Field Guide* Create your own eld guide while going on a short hike. Sunday, Sept 18 • 10 am–Noon Theodore Stone Forest, 67th St, east of S La Grange Rd, Hodgkins Sunday, Nov 6 • 10 am–Noon Wolf Road Prairie Nature Preserve, 31st St, west of Wolf Rd SEPTEMBER Photography Walk* Grab your camera and explore the preserves. Guided walk with stopping points to snap pictures. Cameras not required.All ages. Saturday, Sept 3 • 9 am Chicago Portage National Historic Hike, S Harlem Ave, south of 47th St, Lyons Family Pond Paddle* Families, enjoy an evening paddling on Thatcher Glen Pond located at Trailside Museum of Natural History. Instruction, sanitized equipment and kayaks provided Friday, Sept 16 • 5–7 pm Wednesday, Sept 21 • 5–7 pm Thatcher Glen Pond, 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest Guided Nature Walk Join a walk through the dolomite prairie and woodlands. We’ll end with seed collection activities. Ages 18 & up. Call 708-366-6530 to register and for more information. Saturday, Sept 17 • 9 am Theodore Stone Woods 67th St, east of S La Grange Rd, Hodgkins OCTOBER 69th Annual Powwow In partnership with the American Indian Center of Chicago, join us to celebrate Native American culture and enjoy traditional Powwow, native food, dancing, vendors, activities and more. Rain or shine. Information and pricing: aicchicago.org . Friday, Oct 7 • 5–8:30 pm Saturday, Oct 8 • 10 am–8:30 pm Sunday, Oct 9 • 10 am–5 pm Schiller Woods-East, W Irving Park Rd, west of N Cumberland Ave, Chicago Continued on page 23 Faire at the Square Come and enjoy this "creative-reuse carnival" with themed games made out of repurposed materials! Win prizes, learn about local plants and animals, and more. Drop in event, all ages. Friday, Sept 9 • 4–7 pm Cummings Square, 536 N Harlem, River Forest Central Zone 20