Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Fall Brochure

CENTRAL 23 • Chicago EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–11 *Registration required for events with an asterisk. Please call 312.533.5751 for more information or registration, unless otherwise noted. ADA Trail Walk Join Opportunity Knocks on a 1.7-mile guided walk. Wheelchair accessible. Wednesday, Oct 2 • 10 am Miller Meadow-South, Grove 5, 1st Ave, south of Roosevelt Rd, Maywood Connecting Newcomers to Nature* Learn how nature helps refugees and immigrants heal from trauma. Register: swills @ reachinchicago.org. Friday, Oct 11 • 1–3:30 pm Thatcher Woods Pavilion, Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest Access Adeventure Multi-Sport Day* Enjoy cycling and climbing, specially designed for individuals with a primary physical disability or visual impairment. Register: tinyurl.com/adaptivemm. Thursday, Oct 17 • 10 am–Noon Miller Meadow-South, Grove 6, 1st Ave, south of Roosevelt Rd, Maywood Nature Navigator Join us for outdoor learning experiences led by refugee youth leaders from Refugee Education & Adventure Challenge. Saturday, Oct 26 • 11 am–3 pm Thatcher Woods Pavilion, Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest Spooky Stories & S’mores Families can trick-or-treat through activity stations. Costumes encouraged! Sunday, Oct 27 • 2–5 pm Thatcher Woods Pavilion, Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest NOVEMBER Archery Learn the basics of archery. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. Thursday, Nov 14 • 1–3 pm Brookfield Woods, 31st St, west of 1st Ave, Brookfield Weaving Workshop Create a small wall hanging using natural materials. Supplies provided. Ages 10 & up. Wednesday, Nov 20 • 5:30–7:30 pm Thatcher Woods, Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest