Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Fall Brochure

• Chicago Nurtured by Nature* Discover the physical, emotional and mental health bene ts of nature through meditation, yoga and guided sensory hikes. Register at bit.ly/josinawalks. Sunday, Oct 1 • 11 am–2 pm Harms Woods-Central–Harms Rd, south of Old Orchard Rd Forest Therapy Walk* Awaken your senses and renew your bond with the nature and the Preserves. Led by a Certi ed Forest Therapy guide. Ages 18 & up. Thursday, Oct 12 • 1 pm Dam No. 1 Woods-East–Grove 2, Dundee Rd, east of Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling Fall Paddle Festival Participate in a canoe trip, shing, archery, Dia de los Muertos-themed pumpkin painting, nature play, and Bach- to-Rock music. Rain date Sunday, Oct 22. Saturday, Oct 14 • Noon–4 pm Tower Road Boat Launch–Tower Rd, west of Forestway Dr Pumpkinpalooza* Family-friendly activities including pumpkin painting and bowling, ring toss, leaf rubbings, fall-themed obstacle course, and more. In partnership with Jerome Witte, My Town Realty Group. Saturday, Oct 21 • 1–4 pm Bunker Hill–Grove 1, W Harts Rd, southwest of W Touhy Ave, Niles NOVEMBER Stars, Stories, & S’mores Listen to storytelling, take a night hike, make a s’more, view stars, and more. Saturday, Nov 4 • 5–8 pm LaBagh Woods–Grove 2, N Cicero Ave, north of W Foster Ave, Chicago Forest Therapy Walk* Awaken your senses and renew your bond with the nature and the Preserves. Certi ed Forest Therapy guide. Ages 18 & up. Thursday, Nov 9 • 1 pm Bunker Hill–Grove 2, W Harts Rd, southwest of W Touhy Ave, Niles Woodworking with Invasives* Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. Thursday, Nov 30 • 5 pm Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center–6100 N Central Ave, Chicago NORTH fpdcc.com 17 EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 * Unless otherwise noted, to register, call 773-758-8899.