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PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Office of the General Superintendent
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 10/7/2015 - 11/17/2015
Today! Wednesday, 10/7; 4:30 - 7 pm
Canoe & Archery Skills Class, Rolling Knolls, 11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin
Discover two of our most popular outdoor activities. First, learn all about paddling with our instructors. Then take part in an archery workshop and learn tips and techniques. Ages 10 & up.
Friday, 10/9; 5 - 8 pm
Family Night Out: Stars, Stories and S’Mores,
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion, 87th and Western, Chicago
Bring the family and enjoy an evening in the forest. We’ll have a fire, storytelling, snacks and other nature activities.
Saturday, 10/10; 9 am to 12 pm
Wellness in the Woods, Swallow Cliff Stairs, 10267 Calumet Sag Rd, Palos Hills
Get invigorated for the fall season! Awaken your senses in the outdoors with a yoga workshop that will improve flow of movement and breathing, get information on fall fitness in the preserves and more. All ages. Call 708-386-4121 to register.
Monday, 10/12; 1:30 pm
Holiday Program: Fall Colors, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Join us on Columbus Day and discover how leaves turn colors this time of year. We’ll conclude with a short hike.
Friday, 10/16; 7 - 8:30 pm
Starry, Starry Night, Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs
Adults, this one’s for you! Enjoy an evening stroll under the fall stars followed by a tasty treat around the campfire. Adults only. Register by 10/14. Limit 20
Saturday, 10/17; 1 - 4 pm
Fall Paddle at Skokie Lagoons, Tower Road Boat Launch, Tower Rd East of I-94, Northfield
Come paddle with us, and enjoy guided hikes and pumpkin painting.
Sunday, 10/18; 10 am - 4 pm
Fall Festival, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Join us as we celebrate the season with a special day of autumn fun. Storytelling, beekeeping demonstrations, pumpkin painting, honey, hay rides and more! Admission is free; there are small fees for some activities. OR bring a non-perishable food item to donate to The Greater Chicago Food Depository in exchange for activity tickets. 1 item = 1 ticket.
Wednesday, 10/21; 4 - 6 pm
Archery 101, Powderhorn Lake, 13843-14387 S Brainard, Burnham
Relax and refocus after school or work. Instruction provided for ages 10 & up. Archery equipment is provided for all programs. Call 312-533-5751 for more information or to reserve a spot.
Thursday, 10/22; 5 - 8 pm
Family Night Out: Stars, Stories and S’Mores, Rolling Knolls, 11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin
Bring the family and enjoy an evening in the forest. We’ll have a fire, storytelling, snacks and other nature activities.
Friday, 10/23; 4 - 6:30 pm
Archery: Friday Night Workshop, Swallow Cliff Stairs, 10267 Calumet Sag Rd, Palos Hills
Kick your weekend off with a night of archery. For all levels of experience. Learn from a certified instructor, share tips and enjoy the outdoors. Pack a picnic dinner and stay awhile. Archery equipment is provided for all programs. Call 312-533-5751 for more information or to reserve a spot.
Friday, 10/23; 7 pm
Somewhat Scary Stories, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington Hills
Enjoy storytelling and treats around a campfire. Family friendly program. Registration required. $2 per person.
Saturday, 10/24; 10 am
Prairie Pickin’, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington Hills
Help us collect seeds of native plants. Wear hat, gloves, sturdy shoes, long pants, long sleeves. Registration required.
Saturday, 10/24; 1:30 pm
Worm Composting, Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs
Learn how to compost over the winter using red wiggler worms. University of Illinois Extension will demonstrate how to make an indoor worm bin. The completed worm bin will be raffled off. Register at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cook/Limit 25.
Saturday and Sunday, 10/24- 10/25; 5:30 - 9 pm and 4 - 7:30 pm
HallowFest, Regenstein Center, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Family-style entertainment can be found among the two live-show stages, the Eerie Express tram ride, the outdoor Model Railroad Garden, and more.” Fee applies.
Sunday, 10/25; 9 am
Bird Sketching, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
Want to identify birds? Learning to sketch will help you identify the birds visiting your feeders. Pencils and paper provided. For adults & teens. Registration required.
Friday, 10/30; 5 - 8 pm
Family Night Out: Stars, Stories and S’Mores, Eggers Grove, 11201 S. Avenue B, Chicago
Bring the family and enjoy an evening in the forest. We’ll have a Dia de los Muertos <http://education.nationalgeographic.com/media/dia-de-los-muertos/> themed fire, storytelling, snacks and other nature activities
Saturday, 10/31; 11 am - 1 pm
Spooky Pooch Parade, Krasberg Rose Garden, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Join the fun in our annual Halloween-themed costume parade for dogs. Registration fee applies for participants.
Sunday, 11/1; 1 pm
Autumn Scavenger Hunt and Campfire, Trailside Museum of Natural History, River Forest
Look for clues about the changing season, then gather ‘round a campfire to toast marshmallows and drink hot cocoa. Register by 10/30. $2/person.
Thursday, 11/5; 5 - 8 pm
Family Night Out: Stars, Stories and S’Mores, Swallow Cliff, 10267 Calumet Sag Rd, Palos Hills
Bring the family and enjoy an evening in the forest. We’ll have a fire, storytelling, snacks and other nature activities.
Friday - Sunday, 11/6 - 11/8; 10 am - 5 pm
Fine Art of Fiber, Regenstein Center, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Join us for the area’s oldest, largest, and most unique fiber art event.
Saturday, 11/7; 1 - 4 pm
Outdoor & Explore Day, Eggers Woods, 11201 S. Avenue B, Chicago
Join us for day of archery instruction and target practice, hiking, exploring and nature games. Archery for ages 10 & up; other activities for all ages. Archery equipment is provided for all programs. Call 312-533-5751 for more information or to reserve a spot.
Saturday, 11/11; 1:30 pm
Holiday Program: Conifers, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Join us on Veteran’s Day and explore the group of trees that bear cones and, for the most part, keep their leaves through winter.
Saturday, 11/14; 1 pm
Winter Tree Identification, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
Leaves are not the only way to identify a tree. Use a dichotomous key to identify trees by their twigs and bark. For adults & teens.
Saturday, 11/14; 1 - 2:30 pm
The Eyes Have It, Trailside Museum of Natural History, River Forest
Discover how some animals see, from snake eyes that never close to the compound eyes of insects. Drop-in family program.
Sunday, 11/15; 12 - 2 pm
Geo-caching 101, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Stop in and learn about this technology inspired scavenger hunt. We’ll provide you with coordinates of some hidden treasures to find in the forest. Use one of our GPS units or bring your own. Supplies are limited. Drop-in program.
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