Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Fall Brochure

REACH Nature Navigators* Leave No Trace scavenger hunt featuring Halloween-themed twists! Presented with Refugee Education & Adventure Challenge youth. Saturday, Oct 17 • 11 am–3 pm Recycled Fairy Gardens* Bring old plant pots, toys and other items to create fun planters. Led by Navraaz Kaur Basati from Wandering Paths. Thursday, Oct 22 • 10 am–Noon Chicago Voyagers’ Fall Jamboree* Immerse yourself at this event that recreates the spirit of a Chicago Voyagers expedition. Presented with the Chicago Voyagers. Register: chicagovoyagers.org . Sunday, Oct 25 • Noon–2 pm NOVEMBER Candlemaking* Create dipped candles over a re and learn about beeswax. Supplies provided. Thursday, Nov 12 • 3–4:30 pm Buckthorn Dye Workshop* Learn about the invasive plant buckthorn, how to process it for dye and take home your own naturally dyed textile. Saturday, Nov 14 • 5:30–7:30 pm Rock and Crystal Gardens* Create small gardens for your home! Participants are encouraged to bring collected rocks and crystals, and recycled plant containers. Thursday, Nov 19 • 10 am–Noon TOWER ROAD BOAT LAUNCH Tower Rd, west of Forestway Dr, Winnetka History of the Lagoons Paddle* Explore the Skokie Lagoons by water. Equipment provided. Presented with Chicago River Canoe & Kayak. Friday, Sept 18 • 5–6:30 pm Full Moon Paddle* Enjoy a sunset and moonlit paddle through Skokie Lagoons. Register: Chicagoriver.org/events Saturday, Sept 26 • 5:30–9 pm Fall Colors Paddle* Paddling through the Skokie Lagoons. Saturday, Oct 10 • 10 am EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–12 *Registration required. For more information or registration, please email northzoneprogram @ cookcountyil.gov or call 773.758.8899. Continued on page 21 NORTH 19 • Chicago