Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Fall Brochure

South Zone THROUGHOUT the SEASON Bird Walk: Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. Wednesdays in Sept and Oct • 8 am Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center–S Western Ave and W 87th St, Chicago Saturday, Sept 9 • 8 am Thursday, Oct 12 • 8 am Saturday, Nov 4 • 8 am Eggers Grove–E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago Mingle in the Morning: Senior Walking Club Meet and mingle with members of the community who have a shared interest in health, wellness and the outdoors. Wednesday, Sept 6 • 7 am Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center S Western Ave & 87th St, Chicago Wednesday, Sept 13 • 7 am Sauk Trail Woods-Central Forest Preserve Dr, south of W 26th St, South Chicago Heights Wednesday, Sept 20 • 7 am ( Programa ofrecido en Español ) Eggers Grove–E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago BE A BETTER BIRDER SERIES Birding and Technology* Join us as a representative from the Forest Preserves introduces you to technology that can be used to enhance your birding experience. Register at birding-technology.eventbrite.com. Thursday, Sept 28 • 6 pm Virtual Via Zoom Intermediate Bird ID* Step up your birding game by learning how to identify the complexities of birds. Register at Inte r-bird-id.eventbrite.com. Thursday, Oct 26 • 6 pm Virtual via Zoom Tips for Learning to Identify Bird Songs* Webinar teaching skills to begin to learn to identify local bird songs. Register at Birdsounds .eventbrite.com. Thursday, Nov 16 • 6 pm Virtual Via Zoom SEPTEMBER Archery Receive instruction from certi ed staff and try your hand at archery. Ages 10 & up. Junior archery for kids under 10. Thursday, Sept 14 • 4:30–7 pm Dan Ryan Woods-Central–Grove 5, S Western Ave, south of W 83rd St, Chicago Bike Ride: Party for the Preserves Celebrate National Public Lands Day wit nature-based activities and bike ride. Divvy bikes provided; limited supply. Saturday, Sept 23 • 10 am–Noon Beaubien Woods–W Doty Ave S, southeast of E 130th St & S Ellis Ave, Chicago 32