Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Fall Brochure

SWALLOW CLIFF WOODS EVENTS Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83, west of La Grange Rd/96th Ave, Palos Park OCTOBER Breast Cancer Awareness Stop by our resource tables to learn more about breast cancer. Presented with Advocate Health Care. Wednesday, Oct 7 • 4–6 pm Spooky Shuffle 5k/10k Race through then pristine Sag Valley Trail System. Presented with Village of Palos Park. Register: palospark.org. Saturday, Oct 17 • 9 am Swallow Cliff Woods-South, S La Grange Rd, south of 119th St, Palos Park Cheers to Nature Enjoy a relaxing evening with an environment-themed lecture from a naturalist. Accessible building. BYOB. Ages 21 & up. Thursday, Oct 29 • 7–8:30 pm SOUTHWEST ZONE Nature Watercolor Painting* Enjoy the beauty of nature through watercolor painting. All levels welcome. Supplies provided. Ages 18 & up. Thursday, Nov 19 • 10 am–Noon America 250: Americana Folk Art* Learn how to carve a linoleum block. Materials provided. Ages 12 & up. Saturday, Nov 21 • 10 am–Noon Additional Southwest Zone Events SEPTEMBER Crafternoon: Printmaking Create a nature print project (tote bag, scarf or bring your own item). Thursday, Sept 10 • 6–8 pm Camp Sullivan, 14630 Oak Park Ave, Oak Forest Landscape Needle Felting* Explore the natural landscape using natural bers. Supplies provided. Ages 12 & up. Saturday, Sept 12 • 10 am–Noon Saganashkee Slough Boat Launch, 107th St, west of S Willow Springs Rd/104th Ave, Willow Springs 34