Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Fall Brochure

EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 • Chicago Northwest Zone SEPTEMBER Dagwaag (Fall) Camp* Presented by Trickster Cultural Center, participate in activities and discover the significance of harvest season in Native American culture. To register, September 2023 Dagwaag Fall TCC ANA Camp (salsalabs.org) Thursday & Friday, Sept 21 & 22 • 4–7 pm Rolling Knolls–11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin *Unless otherwise noted, to register, call 773-758-8899. NOVEMBER Woodworking with Invasives* Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Thursday, Nov 16 • 5 pm Camp Reinberg–1801 N Quentin Rd, Palatine Teen Exploration Day: Pumpkin Carving* Carve a pumpkin while surrounded by the natural beauty within the Forest Preserves. Supplies provided. Thursday, Oct 26 • 4 pm Rolling Knolls 11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin OCTOBER NORTHWEST fpdcc.com 11 EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 Unless otherwise noted, to register, call 224-456-8602 THROUGHOUT the SEASON Wellness in the Woods* Let nature keep you healthy by joining in active, playful and restful activities. Thursday, Mar 23 • 10 am–Noon Spring Nature Camp Learn the significance of spri g in Native American culture while participating in various activities. All ages. Present d by Trickst r Cultural enter. Monday & Tuesday, Mar 27 & 28 9 am–3:30 pm Arbor Day Celebration Celebrate the grandeur of trees and why they’re vital to our community with plantings and walks. Saturday, Apr 29 • 10 am–Noon Nature Play Date Bring your little one for open nature play time! Enjoy Rolling Knolls while helping your children connect with nature. Thursday, May 25 • 9–11 am Rolling Knolls 11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin Teen Exploration: Wilderness Survival This hands-on program demonstrates how to use the natural resources around you. Ages 13–18. Saturday, Apr 15 • 9–10:30 am Buss Woods-Sou h–Grove 6, E Higgin Rd/Rte 72, west of N Arlington Heights Rd Chicago Voyagers Adventure Challenge* Help get Chicago youth outside by participating in an adventure obstacle race for the entire family. Register at: chicagovoyagers.org/ 2023adventurechallenge. Sunday, Apr 16 • Noon Busse Woods-South Groves 12–16, E Higgins Rd/Rte 72, west of N Arlington Heights Rd DROP-IN EVENTS fpdcc.com 11 EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 Unless otherwise noted, to register, call 224-456-8602 THROUGHOUT the SEASON Welln s in the Wood * Let nature keep you healthy by joining in active, p layful and restful activities. Thursday, Mar 2 • 10 am–Noon Spring Nature Camp Le rn t significance of spri g in Nativ American culture while participati g in v rious activities. All ages. P esented by Trickster Cultural Center. Monday & Tuesday, Mar 27 & 28 9 am–3:30 pm Arb r Day Celebration Celebrate the gr nd ur of trees and why they’re vital to our com unity with plantings and walks. Saturday, Apr 29 • 10 am–Noon Nature Play Date Bring your littl one for open nature play time! Enjoy Rolling Knolls while helping your children connect with nature. Thursday, May 25 • 9–11 am Rolling Knolls 11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin Teen Exploration: Wilderness Survival This hands-on p ogram emonstrates how to use the natural resources around you. Ages 13–18. Saturday, Apr 15 • 9–10:30 am Busse Woods-South–Grove 6, E Higgins Rd/Rte 72, west of N Arlington Heights Rd • Chicago Northwest Zone Chicago Voyagers Adventure Challenge* Help get Chicago youth outside by participating in an adventure obstacle race for the entire family. Register at: chicagovoyagers.org/ 2023adventurechallenge. Sunday, Apr 16 • Noon Buss Woods-South Groves 12–16, E Higgins Rd/Rte 72, west of N Arlington Heights Rd DROP-IN EVENTS NORTHWEST fpdcc.com 11