Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Fall Brochure

CENTRAL • Chicago EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–11 72nd Annual Powwow Celebrate Native American culture and enjoy traditional Powwow, food and more. Presented with American Indian Center of Chicago. More info: aicchicago.org . Saturday, Oct 4 • 11 am–5 pm Schiller Woods-East, W Irving Park Rd, west of N Cumberland Ave, Chicago Printmaking Workshop* Learn how to carve your own linoleum block stamp. All materials provided. Ages 12 & up. Tuesday, Oct 14 • 10 am–Noon Evan’s Field, W Bloomingdale Ave & Thatcher Ave, River Grove Spooky Stories & S’mores Trick-or-treat through different Halloween-themed activity stations. Paint a pumpkin, make s’mores, and listen to Indigenous spooky children’s stories. Costumes encouraged! Saturday, Oct 25 • 2–5 pm Thatcher Woods, Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest Fall Ceramics* Create a leaf impression bowl out of clay and learn why leaves change colors. Ages 13 & up. Wednesday, Oct 29 • 5:30–7:30 pm Thatcher Woods Pavilion, Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest NOVEMBER Eco-Print Workshop* Create an eco-print with fall leaves and make your own plant press around an outdoor fire. Thursday, Nov 6 • 1–3 pm Evan’s Field, W Bloomingdale Ave & Thatcher Ave, River Grove Conservation@Home: Seed Swap Bring some seeds and/or take some seeds home at this free swap. Experts will be available for advice. Saturday, Nov 8 • 9–11 am Thatcher Woods Pavilion, Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest Restoration Workday Help restore our natural habitat and hone your plant ID skills. Supplies and refreshments provided. Ages 13 & up. Thursday, Nov 20 • 1–3 pm Evans Field, W Bloomingdale Ave & Thatcher Ave, River Grove *Registration required. For more information or registration, call 312.533.5751. 27