Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Fall Brochure

A CENTRAL EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 fpdcc.com • Chicago *Registration required. To register or for information on any Central Zone programs please call 312-533-5751 unless otherwise noted. Central Zone continued. Under the Canopy Explore Miller Meadow this fall with University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists in an offering of hikes, activities and discovery. Saturday, Oct 15 • 10 am–1 pm Miller Meadow-South, 1st Ave, south of Roosevelt Rd, Maywood Seed Collection* Join staff and volunteers of Theodore Stone Forest for a morning of native seed collection. Help do your part in making sure native plant species thrive! Wednesday, Oct 19 • 10 am Theodore Stone Forest, 67th St, east of S La Grange Rd, Hodgkins Kayak the Des Plaines* Kayak 3 miles of the Des Plaines River from Schuth’s Grove to Plank Road Meadow. Instruction, sanitized equipment, kayaks and shuttle provided. Wednesday, Oct 26 • 3:30 pm Schuth’s Grove, W Cermak Rd, west of Des Plaines Ave Stars, Spooky Stories, & S ’mores Join a family-friendly evening with a cozy fire, s ’mores, a “spooky” story trail, star gazing, pumpkin painting and more. Costumes encouraged! Friday, Oct 28 • 4–7 pm Thatcher Woods, Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest NOVEMBER Orienteering 101 Learn the history and basics of orienteering. Then, put your new skills to work by completing an orienteering game. Drop-in program. Meet at Grove 6. Saturday, Nov 12 • 10 am–1 pm Miller Meadow-South, 1st Ave, south of Roosevelt Rd, Maywood Archery 101 Attend this session to learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 & up; equipment provided. Wednesday, November 30 • 1 pm–3 pm Brookfield Woods, 31st St, west of 1st Ave 23