Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Fall Brochure

A SOUTH fpdcc.com *Registration required. Please call 312.415.2970, unless otherwise noted. EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–11 Night of Nature Play Experience nature play at night and discover what glows in the dark. Wednesday, Oct 9 • 6–8 pm Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center, S Western Ave & W 87th St, Chicago Owl Prowl* Join an evening walk. Thursdays, Oct 10, 17 • 6:30 pm Eggers Grove, E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago Conservation@Home Seed Swap & Plant Exchange Native plant presentation followed by seed and plant sharing. Bring a mug, warm beverages provided. Wednesday, Oct 16 • 4–7 pm Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion, Western Ave and 87th St, Chicago Dan Ryan Music Jam Make music with the community and listen to local talent. Saturday, Oct 26 • Noon–3 pm Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion, S Western Ave, south of W 83rd St, Chicago Trunk or Treat Sponsored by the Forest Preserves and East Side Chamber of Commerce. All ages Halloween event, complete with plenty of candy. Sunday, Oct 27 • Noon–5 pm Eggers Grove, E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago Día de Los Muertos Artmaking and Night Hike Celebrate the history of Día de los Muertos with artmaking and a night hike. Friday, Nov 1 • 4–8 pm Eggers Grove, E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago Stars, Stories and Smores Join us for s’mores by the fire, storytelling, astronomy and more. Friday, Nov 8 • 5–8 pm Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion, S Western Ave, south of W 83rd St, Chicago National Native American Heritage Month History Walk Take a stroll on a 3.4-mile paved loop and learn the origin of the name Sauk Woods. Friday, Nov 15 • 4 pm Sauk Trail Woods-Central, Forest Preserve Dr, south of W 26th St, South Chicago Heights • Chicago 37