Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Fall Brochure

fpdcc.com SOUTH Continued on page 42. Other Dan Ryan Woods Events Skate Party Bring your best skating skills and routines or just roll along to the music. Friday, Sept 5 • 6–8 pm Dan Ryan Woods-East, Grove 13 & 14, W 87th St, west of S Damen Ave, Chicago Archery Learn how to use a bow and arrow from certified staff. Ages 10 & up. Junior archery available for those under 10. Wednesday, Oct 1 • 4–6 pm Dan Ryan Woods-Central, Grove 5, S Western Ave, south of W 83rd St, Chicago Additional South Zone Events THROUGHOUT the SEASON Owl Prowl* Join a guided walk in search of owls. Wednesdays, Oct 15 & 22, Nov 5 • 6:30 pm Eggers Grove, E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago SEPTEMBER Intro to Paddling Presented by Friends of the Chicago River. Saturday, Sept 13 • 10 am–2 pm Wampum Lake, Thornton-Lansing Rd, west of IL-394, Thornton Party for the Preserves: Canoeing Sunday, Sept 28 • 10 am–2 pm Powderhorn Lake, S Brainard Ave, east of S Burnham Ave/S Ave O, Burnham *Registration required. For more information or registration, call 312.415.2970. OCTOBER World Migratory Bird Day Paddle Enjoy nature-based activities, talks and paddling. With Friends of the Chicago River. Register: chicagoriver.org/events Saturday, Oct 4 • 10 am–1 pm Kickapoo Woods, Halsted St, south of W 144th St, Riverdale Nature Painting: Artwork in the Woods! Paint wood rounds to decorate a nearby walking path. Supplies provided. Saturday, Oct 11 • 10 am–Noon Beaubien Woods Boat Launch, E 132nd St, east of S Greenwood Ave, Chicago Hispanic Heritage Paddle Join Friends of the Chicago River for paddling, storytelling, and connecting nature and culture. Saturday, Oct 18 • 11 am–2 pm Powderhorn Lake, S Brainard Ave, east of S Burnham Ave/S Ave O, Burnham EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–11 • Chicago 41