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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. All ages. Children 16 and under with adult.
Friday, 11/1; 5pm - 8pm
Stars, Stories and S’mores, Thatcher Woods, River Forest
Join us for a cozy fire, s’mores, storytelling, and astronomy.
Saturday, 11/2; 10am - 2pm
Bison Crawl, Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs
Join us on a bison history hike along our prairie to discuss the importance of these magnificent grazers. Selfies with a life size bison will delight visitors of all ages. Enjoy participating in a bison scavenger hunt, make bison mud pies, and learn more about bison and the significance of their horns through activities.
Sunday, 11/3; 1:30pm
Pioneer Living: Cooking from Scratch, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Learn how to make some staple pioneer meals over a fire and find out how pioneers preserved food without refrigeration. Registration required.
Sunday, 11/3; 12pm - 2pm
GPS Scavenger Hunt, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
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.
Thursday, 11/7; 7pm
Nature Book Club, Trailside Museum, River Forest
Join us for a lively discussion of the book Animal Investigators: How the World’s First Wildlife Forensics Lab is Solving Crimes and Saving Endangered Species by Laurel Abrams.
Thursday, 11/7; 10am - 11am
S.E.N.I.O.R.S, Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs
Nature will inspire a different activity for seniors each week. Seniors only.
Thursday, 11/7; 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Camping 101, Camp Dan Beard, Northbrook
Free, hands-on workshops for individuals and families, teaching basic camping skills. All ages. Children 16 and under with adult.
Saturday, 11/9; 1pm - 3pm
Hike the Freedom Trail, Beaubien Woods, Chicago
Learn about the many Freedom Seekers that came through this region prior to the civil war. Presented by The Little Calumet River Underground Railroad Project. Registration required.
Saturday, 11/9; 9am
Walk the Sag Valley Trail, McClaughrey Spring Woods, Tinley Park
Join us as we walk and explore a 2-mile stretch of the Sag Valley Trail.
Saturday, 11/9; 10am - 12pm
Conservation@Home: Composting for a Sustainable Lifestyle, Sagawau Nature Center, Lemont
Join University of Illinois Extension staff and volunteers for a composting workshop and learn how to recycle food scraps and yard waste to create compost both in indoor and outdoor spaces. Registration required at University of Illinois Extension website.
Sunday, 11/10; 7:30am
Eggers Grove Bird Walk, Eggers Grove, Chicago
Join Chicago Ornithological Society to look for fall migrants and waterfowl. Wear waterproof boots. Ages 13 and up. Registration required.
Monday, 11/11; 11am - 2pm
Veterans Day Celebration, Chicago Zoological Society, Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield
To honor the men and women who have proudly served our nation, the Chicago Zoological Society invites the public to a special Veterans Day ceremony at Brookfield Zoo's Discovery Center. On Veterans Day, admission to the zoo is FREE for all guests, and parking is free for veterans.
Friday, 11/15; 8am
Permits Opening Day
2020 Picnic and special event permits go on sale online at fpdcc.com/permits and in person at the Forest Preserves General Headquarters (536 N. Harlem, River Forest) and Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center (87th and Western, Chicago).
Friday, 11/15; 5pm - 8pm
Stars, Stories and S’mores, Caldwell Woods, Chicago
Join us for an evening in the Forest Preserves. Enjoy a cozy fire, s’mores, storytelling, astronomy, night hikes, and natural material building.
Friday, 11/15; 7pm
Owl Prowl, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
A guided hike on our trail to search for local owls. $3/person.
Saturday, 11/16; 1pm
Predators of the Preserves Canines: Coyotes, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
Learn about the predators that call Cook County home and their vital role in our ecosystem. Ages 14 and up. Registration required.
Saturday, 11/16; 5:30pm
Owl Prowl Night Hike, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Explore our woodlands at night for a unique experience as we search for these nocturnal birds of prey. Registration required.
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