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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 <mailto: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; Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Don’t miss the annual Halloween-themed costume parade for dogs. This popular event sells out quickly, so register early. Registration and fee applies for participants; free for spectators.
Sunday, 10/30; 10 am
Fossil Quarry Tour, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
Learn about the formation of Silurian Sea fossils during an indoor presentation. Visit an ancient coral reef with a 1-mile hike to the quarry. No collecting. Registration required.
Sunday, 10/30; 1:30 pm
All Hallows’ Eve, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Come and learn about bats, spiders and snakes and why they’re really not so scary. Costumes strongly encouraged.
Sunday, 10/30; 1:30 pm
The Un-Haunted Forest, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Come in costume for a magical hike through the forest and a Halloween treat. Registration required. $1 per child.
Monday, 10/31, 5:30 to 8:30 pm
HallowScreen: Family Movie Night, Kickapoo Woods, Riverdale
The city of Riverdale hosts a family friendly movie night with a showing of Hotel Transylvania 2. Bring a blanket and/or chair, the village will provide popcorn and other light refreshments for this evening of outdoor Halloween fun.
Thursday, 11/3; 6:30 pm - 9 pm
Friday - Sunday, 11/4 - 11/6; 10 am - 5 pm
Fine Art of Fiber; Regenstein Center, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the area’s oldest, largest, and most unique fiber event. Fine Art of Fiber includes display pieces, sales items, lectures, fashion shows, demonstrations, and a silent auction. Free.
Friday, 11/4; 5 - 8 pm
Stars, Stories and S’mores, Rolling Knolls, 11N260 Rohrssen Road, Elgin
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 <mailto:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov>
Saturday, 11/5; 11 am - 1 pm
Archery 101, Swallow Cliff Archery Day,
Swallow Cliff Stairs (North Entrance), IL Rt 83 (Cal Sag Rd) & US Rt 45
Enjoy a Saturday with an afternoon of archery fun. Open to those with all levels of experience. Learn from a certified instructor, share tips and enjoy the outdoors.
Saturday, 11/5; 1-4
The Field Museum
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 - James Simpson Theater
The event is free, but space is limited, fpculturalhistoryeventbrite.com
Learn about the Chicago area and its long tradition as a crossroads where diverse cultural groups and ideas have come together. Hear local archaeologists and historians discuss Chicago’s prehistory, early history, contemporary Native American communities and the cultural significance of the bison, now our National Mammal.
Saturday, 11/5; 1 pm
Master Gardener Series: Prepare Your Garden for Winter, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
Learn guidelines for pruning woody plants and how mulching protects plants from freezing temperatures.
Wednesday, 11/9; 4 - 6 pm
Archery 101, National Gove - South 29th St, North Riverside
Never tried archery before? Attend one of these sessions to learn all things archery: history, bow parts and proper technique.
Archery equipment is provided for all programs. Call 312-533-5751 for more information or to reserve a spot. All archery programs are for ages 10 & up.
Friday, 11/11; 5 - 8 pm
Stars, Stories & S’mores, Swallow Cliff, 10267 Calumet Sag Rd, Palos Hills
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 <mailto:experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov>
Saturday, 11/12; 1:30 pm
A Walk through Time on Mount Forest Island,
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs
Take a stroll back in time, and experience what life was like for cultures that lived here hundreds of years ago. Registration required. Ages 10 & up.
Friday, 11/13; Noon - 2 pm
GPS Scavenger Hunt, 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. Check out one of our GPS units or bring your own. Supplies are limited.
Sunday, 11/13; 1 pm
Autumn Scavenger Hunt and Campfire, Trailside Museum of Natural History, River Forest
Search for clues about the changing season, then gather ‘round a campfire to toast marshmallows and drink hot cider. Family program. $2/person. Register by 11/11.
Monday 11/14; 7 pm
Super Full Moon, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington Hills
Join us this evening to see the moon at its closest point to Earth. The Super moon looks 7% bigger than an average full moon. Registration required.
Tuesday, 11/15; 5 - 7 pm
Outdoor Adventures: All about Fire,
Caldwell Woods Warming Shelter, 6350 W Devon Ave, Chicago
Discover the benefits of fire and what it can do for our land. Learn safe practices for fire building and containment, and then make your own fire! Marshmallows to conclude our evening of fun. All ages.
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