Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Fall Brochure

A fpdcc.com EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 *Registration required. For more information, unless otherwise noted, please call 312-533-5751. Fishing Derby Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of shing. Saturday, Oct 14 • 8 am Horsetail Lake–104th Ave, north of McCarthy Rd Fall Color Walk Look for the changing colors on a 3.4- mile walk. Color scavenger hunts for the little ones provided. Saturday, Oct 21 • 10 am Palos Park Woods–Kean Ave, south of Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83 Spooky Shuffle 5k/10k* In partnership with the Village of Palos Park, this 5k/10k trail race takes you through the forest preserves. Visit palo- spark.org to register. Sunday, Oct 22 • 9 am Swallow Cliff Woods-South S La Grange Rd, south of 119th St NOVEMBER Crafternoon Let nature inspire your creativity. Join in on various nature-themed arts and crafts projects. Saturday, Nov 11 • 1–3 pm Swallow Cliff Woods Pavilion Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83, west of La Grange Rd/96th Ave National Take a Hike Day Celebrate National Take a Hike Day by hitting the trail with a naturalist on a 5-mile hike. Friday, Nov 17 • 10 am Country Lane Woods–95th St, east of Flavin Rd/Willow Springs Rd Palos Park • Chicago 27 SOUTHWEST A fpdcc.com EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 THROUGHOUT the SEASON Waterfowl Watch* Join us to peer through a spotting scope and watch for migratory waterfowl. Ages 14 & up. Call 630-257-2045 to register. Wednesdays, Mar 29 & Apr 12 • 10 am McGinnis Slough–S La Grange Rd, south of W 135th St, Orland Park MARCH Bird Walks Join a naturalist as we explore a preserve while looking for local birds. Call 312-4 15-2970 for more information. Thursday, Mar 16 • 8 am McGinnis Slough–S La Grange Rd, south of W 135th St, Orland Park Thursday, Mar 30 • 8 am Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East, Fieldcrest Dr, southwest of Crawford Ave, Oak Forest Photography Walk Grab your camera and explore Paw Paw Woods Nature Preserve with us, designated as one of the highest quality natural areas in the state. Friday, Mar 31 • 9 am Maple Lake-East–95th St, west of Willow Springs Rd/Flavin Rd APRIL Fishing Derby Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of shing. Saturday, Apr 8 • 8 am Papoose Lake–McCarthy Rd, west of S La Grange Rd, Palos Park *Registration required. For more information, unless otherwise noted, please call 312-533-5751. Southwest Zone Weaving Workshop* Create a small wall hanging art piece using natural materials. Ages 10 & up w/adult. Wednesday, Apr 12 • 5:30–7:30 pm Swallow Cliff Pavilion–Calumet Sag Rd/ Rte 83, west of La Grange Rd/96th Ave MAY World Mental Health Month Celebration Exercise and time in nature are proven ways to improve your mental health. Climb the stairs, join a guided walk, and explore mental health resources. In partnership with Advocate Health Aurora. Tuesday, M y 9 • 5–7 pm Swallow Cliff Pavilion–Calumet Sag Rd/ Rte 83, west of La Grange Rd/96th Ave “Check-Out” Nature Field guides, binoculars, scavenger hunt and litter pick-up materials available to check out for free! Saturday, May 13 • Noon–4 pm Wolf Road Woods–Wolf Rd, south of 95th St Archery Learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 & up. Equipment provided. Wednesday, May 31 • 4–6 pm Cherry Hill Woods–S Willow Springs Rd, north of McCarthy Rd • Chicago 27 S UT WEST A fpdcc.com EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 THR UGHOUT the SEAS N Waterfowl Watch* Join us to p er through a spo ting scope and watch for migratory waterfowl. Ages 14 & up. Call 630-257-2045 to register. Wednesdays, Mar 29 & Apr 12 • 10 am McGi nis Slough–S L Grange Rd, south of W 135th St, Orland Park MARCH Bird Walks Join a naturalist as we explore a preserve while looking for local birds. Call 312- 415-2970 for more information. Thursday, Mar 16 • 8 am McGinnis Slough–S La Grange Rd, south of W 135th St, Orland Park Thursday, Mar 30 • 8 am Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East, Fieldcrest Dr, southwest of Crawford Ave, Oak Forest Photography Walk Grab your camera and explore Paw Paw Woods Nature Preserve with us, designated as one of the highest quality natural areas in the state. Friday, Mar 31 • 9 am Maple Lake-Ea t–95th St, west of Willow Springs Rd/Flavin Rd APRIL Fishing Derby Join the Villag of P los Park a the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of shing. Saturday, Apr 8 • 8 am Papoose Lake–McCarthy Rd, west of S La Grange Rd, Palos Park *Registration required. For more information, unless otherwise noted, please call 312-533-5751. Southwest Zone Weaving Workshop* Create a small wall hanging art piece using natural materials. Ages 10 & up w/adult. Wednesday, Apr 12 • 5:30–7:30 pm Swallow Cli f Pav lion–Calu et Sag Rd/ Rte 83, west of La Grange Rd/96th Ave AY World Mental Health Month Celebration Exercise and time in nature are proven ways to improve your mental health. Climb the stairs, join a guided walk, and explore mental health resources. In partnership with Advocate Health Aurora. Tuesday, May 9 • 5–7 pm Swallow Cliff Pavilion–Calumet Sag Rd/ Rte 83, west of La Grange Rd/96th Ave “Check-Out” Nature Field guides, binoculars, scavenger hunt and litter pick-up materials available to check out for free! Saturday, May 13 • Noon–4 pm Wolf Road Woods–Wolf Rd, south of 95th St Archery Learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 & up. Equipment provided. Wednesday, May 31 • 4–6 pm Cherry Hill Woods–S Willow Springs Rd, north of McCarthy Rd • Chicago 27 SOUTHWEST