Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Fall Brochure

A fpdcc.com EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 SEPTEMBER Archery Receive instruction from certified staff and try your hand at archery. Ages 10 & up. Junior archery will be available for younger youth. Thursday September 15 • 4:30–7 pm Bremen Grove, Oak Park Ave, south of 159 St, Tinley Park Story Trail Walk a short, looped trail and experience a story unfold with every step. A related craft will be available for you to take home after your complete the story trail. Wednesday, Sept 28 • 10 am–1 pm Wolf Road Woods, Wolf Rd, south of 95th St OCTOBER Fishing Derby Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing. Saturday, Oct 1 • 8 am Horsetail Lake, 104th Ave, north of McCarthy Rd Fall Color Walk Walk through beautiful preserves to look for the changing colors of fall. We’ll have color scavenger hunts for little ones, too. Family friendly. 3.4 miles. Saturday, Oct 22 • 10 am Palos Park Woods, Kean Ave, south of Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83 Archery 101 Learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 & up; equipment provided. Thursday, Oct 20 • 4–6 pm Cherry Hill Woods, S Willow Springs Rd, north of McCarthy Rd *Registration required. For more information, unless otherwise noted, please call 312-533-5751. Southwest Zone DIY: Make a Field Guide* Create your own field guide while going on a short hike. Sunday, Oct 23 • 10 am–Noon Maple Lake-East, Mountain Bike Staging Area, 95th St, west of Willow Springs Rd/ Flavin Rd NOVEMBER Crafternoon We’ll have various nature-themed arts and crafts projects for you to enjoy. Thursday, Nov 3 • 3–6 pm Swallow Cliff Woods Pavilion, Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83, west of La Grange Rd/96th Ave 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. Sunday, Nov 13 • 10 am–1 pm Swallow Cliff Woods-South, S La Grange Rd, south of 119th St National Take a Hike Day* Celebrate National Take a Hike Day by hitting the trail with a naturalist on a 5-mile hike. Register at tinyurl.com/hike7. Thursday, Nov 17 • 1 pm Country Lane Woods, 95th St, east of Flavin Rd/Willow Springs Rd • Chicago 27 SOUTHWEST