Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Fall Brochure

Nature Arts for Health* Experience nature, art and wellness in this fun, interactive class using rocks to create art. Led by University of Illinois Extension. Thursday, Sept 17 • 1:30–3 pm Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration* Celebrate the diverse, vibrant Hispanic culture with a performace by Xochitl- Quetzal Danza Azteca, arts and nature education and local food! Saturday, Sept 19 • Noon–2 pm Monarchs & Milkweed Learn about monarch habitat, conservation efforts and milkweed during a guided walk. Thursday, Sept 24 • 10 am & 2 pm OCTOBER Meditation & Sound Bath* Monthly guided meditation and immersive sound bath session led by Vibyana. Yoga mats provided. Thursday, Oct 1 • 9:30–10:45 am Pumpkinpalooza Paint pumpkins and bowl, dye buckthorn, play ring toss, maneuver through a fall-themed obstacle course, and more! Supplies limited. Saturday, Oct 3 • 1–3 pm Outdoor Skills Workshop* Develop or master knot tying, tents, re building and more. Presented with Chicago Voyagers. Thursday, Oct 15 • 4:30–6 pm CALDWELLWOODS WELLNESS CENTER WDevon Ave &N Nagle Ave, Chicago THROUGHOUT the SEASON Weekly Programs at Caldwell Woods Wellness Center Join us for exciting new programs every Thursday (excl. Nov 26)! Visit fpdcc.com, call 773.758.8899 or email northzoneprogram @ cookcountyil.gov for details. Yoga in the Preserves* Weekly yoga class for all ages. Led by Kim Weber from Be Lightfooted. Wednesdays in Sept, Oct, Nov 9:30–10:45 am SEPTEMBER Chakra Balancing Gardens* Learn the connection with nature through chakras. Led by Wandering Paths. Wednesday, Sept 2 • 10 am–Noon “The Grown-Ups”* This funny, deeply human play invites audiences to gather close and “lose” themselves in the woods. Presented with The Tramps. Thursday, Sept 3 • Sunset Autumn Equinox Celebration* Experience the health bene ts of being in nature with guided forest meditation. Led by Gayle Byck from InTune with Nature. Thursday, Sept 10 • 10 am–Noon Pollinator Gardening with Native Plants* Learn how to use ecologically bene cial plants, sample garden plates and simple design techniques. Led by Master Naturalist Sara Strother. Thursday, Sept 10 • 7–8:30 pm North Zone 18