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PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar: 10/18/2022 - 11/15/2022
Please check the Forest Preserves of Cook County's website for updates and changes.
Every Day, 10/18 through 10/30
Ice Age Giants, Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield
During the last major ice age, our human ancestors lived alongside enormous animals that made Earth their home for millions of years. This summer, Brookfield Zoo is unleashing more than 20 life-sized, animatronic re-creations of these giants that roamed North America and Eurasia before disappearing in a mass extinction about 10,000 years ago. Viewing is free with general admission.
Saturdays and Sundays, 10/18 - 10/23
Boo! at the Zoo, Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield
This not-so-scary and fun-filled event has something for the entire family to enjoy. Check out the creatures, creepy crawlers, and more in your costumes at this Halloween-themed event.
Thursday, 10/20; 4pm - 6pm
Archery 101, Cherry Hill Woods, Palos Park
Learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 and up. Equipment provided.
Thursday, 10/20; 10am
Forest Therapy Walk, Linne Woods, Morton Grove
Awaken your senses and renew your bond with the nature. Certified Forest Therapy guide. Ages 18 and up. Registration required.
Saturday, 10/22; 1:30pm
Introduction to Lichens, Trailside Museum, River Forest
Learn about the fascinating life of lichens! Program will consist of a talk, followed by a short walk. Ages 18 and up. Registration required.
Saturday, 10/22; 7pm - 9pm
Dip Netting and Telescopes, Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs
Search the pond for invertebrates, amphibians and other aquatic organisms and join Adler Planetarium Scopes in the City to view the night sky with their telescopes. Registration required.
Saturday, 10/22; 1pm
Bur and Color Blur, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington
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