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PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 10/22/2019 - 11/19/2019
Wednesday, 10/23; 9am - 1pm
Sand Ridge Senior Day, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Explore the nature center and its grounds while learning about the Forest Preserves of Cook County.
Wednesday, 10/23; 4pm - 6pm
Archery 101, Rubio Woods, Midlothian
Learn proper techniques and bow basics from one-on-one instruction from certified staff. All levels. Ages 10 and up.
Saturday and Sunday, 10/26 - 10/27; 10am - 4pm
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, including candy stations, a pumpkin smasher, crafts, a hayride, specialty food and drink, and tons of themed activities.
Saturday, 10/26; 1:30pm
Fall Color Walk, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Enjoy the colorful leaves of sassafras yellow, black cherry red and black oak orange during a 2-mile walk.
Sunday, 10/27; 2pm - 5pm
Trunk or Treat, Eggers Grove, Chicago
Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween event, with candy. Sponsored by the Forest Preserves and East Side Chamber of Commerce.
Sunday, 10/27; 1pm
Costumes and Camouflage, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington Hills
Costumes are encouraged for this family-friendly hike through the woods. Learn about the colors and camouflage animals wear and find treats along the way.
Sunday, 10/27; 9am - 1pm
Red Gate Woods: Beginning of the Atomic Age, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
What happened in a southwestern forest preserve that changed the world? Meet at Sagawau for a presentation, then drive to Red Gate Woods and hike to the site of the world's first nuclear reactor. Ages 16 and up. Registration required.
Tuesday, 10/29; 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Camping 101, Camp Reinberg, Palatine
Free, hands-on workshops for individuals and families, teaching basic camping skills....
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