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PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 10/26/2016 - 11/15/2016
Friday, 10/28; 5 - 8 pm
Stars, Stories & S'mores: Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Theme,
Eggers Grove, 11201 S Avenue B, Chicago
Bring your family and friends for an opportunity to enjoy an evening in the Forest Preserves. Come join us for a cozy fire, s'mores, storytelling, astronomy, night hikes, natural material building and other nature-based activities. For more information, call 312-415-2970 or email experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
Friday, 10/28; 6 - 7:30 pm
Hike Under the New Moon, Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs
Come join us for a night hike followed by a tasty snack. Registration required. Adults only. Limit 25.
Friday, 10/28; 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.
Friday, 10/28, 5 - 6:30 pm
Dusk Bird Hike, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Join us as we go on a sunset walk to check out what birds we may find at day's close. Space is limited. Register by 10/26.
Saturday, 10/29 - Sunday, 10/30; 10 am - 5 pm (weather permitting)
Trains, Tricks & Treats; Model Railroad Garden; Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Spooky surprises await you at the Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America, decorated for Halloween with ghosts, goblins, and spider webs. Come in costume for the five trick-or-treat stations offering candy, a planting activity, and other treats. Fee applies.
Saturday, 10/29; 10 am
Photo Meet-up at Trailside, Trailside Museum of Natural History, River Forest
Enjoy a naturalist-led walk to view and photograph seasonal leaf color, scenic vistas, interesting plants and wildlife. For all photographer levels and camera types.
Saturday, 10/29; 11 am - 1 pm
Spooky Pooch Parade; Ch...
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