Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Fall Brochure

THOUGHOUT the SEASON Bird Walk Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for migrant and resident birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for lending. Wednesdays, Sept–Oct • 8 am Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center, S Western Ave and W 87th St, Chicago Open Nature Play Day Bring your little one for open nature play time. Help your children connect with nature. Enjoy stories, art, and exploration each time. Wednesdays • 10 am–1 pm Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center, S Western Ave and W 87th St, Chicago Bird Walk Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for lending. Tuesday, Sept 20 • 8:30 am Thursday, Oct 6 • 8:30 am Thursday, Nov 10 • 8:30 am Eggers Grove, E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago BE A BETTER BIRDER Birding and Technology* Join us as Forest Preserves staff introduces you to technology that can be used to enhance your birding experience. Register: birdingandtech.eventbrite.com Thursday, Sept 22 • 6 pm, Virtual Via Zoom South Zone Intermediate Bird ID* Step up your birding game by learning how to identify the complexities of birds. Register: intermediatebirdid.eventbrite.com Thursday, Oct 27 • 6 pm, Virtual via Zoom Tips for Learning to Identify Bird Songs* Learn the skills to begin to identify local bird songs. Register: birdsongid.eventbrite.com Thursday, Nov 17 • 6 pm, Virtual Via Zoom SEPTEMBER Archery Thursday September 29 • 4:30–7pm Dan Ryan Woods-Central, Grove 5, S Western Ave, south of 83rd St, Chicago OCTOBER Owl Prowl* Join a naturalist for an evening walk while searching for owls. Thursday, Oct 13 • 6:30 pm Thursday, Oct 20 • 6:30 pm Eggers Grove, E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago Trunk or Treat Sponsored by the Forest Preserves and East Side Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween event, complete with plenty of candy. Sunday, Oct 30 • Noon–5 pm Eggers Grove, E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 *Registration required. Please call 312-415-2970, unless otherwise noted. • Chicago 32