Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Fall Brochure

SEPTEMBER Teen Exploration Day: Archery Designed for teens ages 13–19. Receive instruction from certified staff and try your hand at archery. Call 312-415-2970 for more information. Thursday, Sept 7 • 4:30–7 pm Breman Grove–Oak Park Ave, south of 159th St, Tinley Park A River Thru History–Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous Celebrates the history of when explorers and voyageurs paddled waterways, and trappers and hunters lived near the river systems. Event site: ariverthruhistory.com . Saturday, Sept 9 • 10 am–4 pm Sunday, Sept 10 • 10 am–5 pm Columbia Woods–Willow Springs Rd & Corcoran Rd, Willow Springs Pedal the Preserves: I&M Bicycle Trail* Ride Illinois will lead a safety talk before we take off for a fun, casual, family- friendly bike ride. Loaner bikes available. Sunday, Sept 10 • Noon–2 pm John Husar I&M Parking Lot–Willow Blvd, north of Archer Ave, Willow Springs Southwest Zone Archery Attend this session to learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 & up; equipment provided. Wednesday, Sept 14 • 4–6 pm Cherry Hill Woods–S Willow Springs Rd, north of McCarthy Rd “Check Out” Nature Explore nature by checking out some of our gear: field guides, binoculars, scav- enger hunts and litter pick-up materials. We’ll be on site to answer questions, give trail recommendations, maps and more. Sunday, Sept 17 • 10 am–Noon Swallow Cliff Woods-North–Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83, west of La Grange Rd/96th Ave OCTOBER Breast Cancer Awareness In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, chat with Advocate Health Care to learn more about breast cancer. Tuesday, Oct 10 • 4–6 pm Swallow Cliff Woods-North–Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83, west of La Grange Rd/96th Ave