Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Fall Brochure

A fpdcc.com EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–11 *Registration required. For more information or registration, call 312.533.5751. • Chicago 33 SOUTHWEST Woodworking with Invasives* Build your own walking using an invasive species, buckthorn, an invasive species. Ages 12 & up. Saturday, Nov 22 • 10 am–Noon Additional Southwest Zone Events SEPTEMBER Adult Night Hike* Bring a drink and take a guided 2-mile hike about the night sky and nocturnal animals. Ages 21 & up. Thursday, Sept 18 • 7 pm Spears Woods, 96th Ave, south of W 87th St, Willow Springs Awe of Nature Join The Nature Conservancy as they connect people to nature through environmental engagement and community partners. Saturday, Oct 4 • 11 am–3 pm Midlothian Meadows, Crawford Ave, north of W 159th St, Midlothian OCTOBER Fall Color Walk Travel through beautiful, wooded preserves as we look for the changing colors of fall on this 3.4-mile family- friendly walk. Saturday, Oct 18 • 1 pm Palos Park Woods-North, Kean Ave, south of Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83, Palos Park NOVEMBER Fishing Derby Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing. Prizes awarded. Saturday, Nov 1 • 8 am Horsetail Lake, 104th Ave, north of McCarthy Rd, Palos Park Fire Ecology 101 Learn about prescribed fire, why we do it, how it’s done and what effects it has during a 1.5-mile walk. Friday, Nov 7 • 9:30–11:30 am Red Gate Woods, Grove 1, S Archer Ave, northeast of 107th St, Willow Springs Teen Exploration Day: Crafternoon* Use nature to inspire art. Try your hand at a variety of arts and crafts. Ages 13–19. Wednesday, Nov 26 • 11 am–2 pm Camp Sullivan, 14630 Oak Park Ave, Oak Forest