Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Fall Brochure

SEPTEMBER 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. For more information, go to ariverthruhistory.com. Saturday, Sept 14 • 10 am–5 pm Sunday, Sept 15 • 10 am–4 pm Columbia Woods, Willow Springs Rd & Corcoran Rd, Willow Springs Pedal the Preserves: I&M Bicycle Trail* Join for a family friendly ride and learn about safety, techniques and tips. Helmets and loaner bikes available. Presented with Ride Illinois. Sunday, Sept 15 • 10 am–Noon Husar I&M Parking Lot, Willow Blvd, north of Archer Ave, Willow Springs Archery Attend this session to learn the basics of archery. equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. Wednesday, Sept 18 • 5–7 pm Cherry Hill Woods, S Willow Springs Rd, north of McCarthy Rd SOUTHWEST ZONE Teen Exploration Day: Crafternoon Use nature to inspire art and try your hand at a variety of arts and crafts. Ages 13–19. Thursday, Sept 19 • 4:30–7 pm Breman Grove, Oak Park Ave, south of 159th St, Tinley Park “Check Out” Nature Explore nature by checking out some of our gear. We will answer questions, give trail recommendations, maps and more. Sunday, Sept 22 • 10:30 am–12:30 pm Swallow Cliff Woods-North, Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83, west of La Grange Rd/96th Ave, Palos Park OCTOBER Fishing Derby Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing. Saturday, Oct 5 • 8 am Horsetail Lake, 104th Ave, north of McCarthy Rd, Palos Park x 30