Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Fall Brochure

2 Barrington Schau 90 Barrin t Schaumburg Southwest Zone 30–35 Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center/Sagawau Environmental Learning Center How to use this Guide: Whether you’re looking for boat rentals, ziplining, disc golf or fun and educational events or programs at nature centers and sites throughout the County, this guide will help you create your own adventure in the Forest Preserves. By using the designated zone colors and shapes below, find events and amenities close to home, or explore nearly 70,000 acres of wild and wonderful. Come by yourself, or with your family and friends; there’s no better place to feel free. Northwest Zone 12–17 Crabtree Nature Center, Fall is the Perfect Time to Ride the Volunteer Bus North Zone 18–21 River Trail Nature Center Central Zone 22–29 Trailside Museum of Natural History, Create Your Own Trail Adventure, Teen Exploration Days South Zone 36–42 Sand Ridge Nature Center Seasonal Offerings 4–11 Fall Offerings, Hike the Preserves, Bird the Preserves, Volunteer Opportunities, Camping Entrance to Nature Centers is free; some programs and zone-based activities require a small fee. Cover image: Outside Chicago 2 Barrington Sch 90 Barrington Schaumburg Southwest Zone 30–35 Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center/Sagawau Environmental Learning Center How to use this Guide: Whether you’re looking for boat rentals, ziplining, disc golf or fun and educational events or programs at nature centers and sites throughout the County, this guide will help you create your own adventure in the Forest Preserves. By using the designated zone colors and shapes below, find events and amenities close to home, or explore nearly 70,000 acres of wild and wonderful. Come by yourself, or with your family and friends; there’s no better place to feel free. Northwest Zone 12–17 Crabtr e Nature Center, Fall is the Perfect Time to Ride the Volunteer Bus North Zone 18–21 River Trail Nature Center Central Zone 22–29 Trailside Museum of Natural History, Create Your Own Trail Adventure, Teen Exploration Days South Zone 36–42 Sand Ridge Nature Center Seasonal Offerings 4–11 Fall Offerings, Hike the Preserves, Bird the Preserves, Volunteer Opportunities, Camping Entrance to Nature Centers is free; some programs and zone-based activities require a small fee. Cover image: Outside Chicago