Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Fall Brochure

Adult Night Hike BYOB (no glass) and enjoy the night sky before taking part in a 1.5 mile guided hike. Ages 21 & up. Wednesday, Sept 16 • 6 pm Spears Woods, 96th Ave, south of W 87th St, Willow Springs Annual Palos Night Sky Picnic* Explore the largest Urban Night Sky Place with live music and telescopes. BYOB and food. Register: fpdcc.com/event/palos- night-sky-picnic-3 Friday, Sept 18 • 5–10 pm Rain/Cloud Date: Saturday, Sept 19 Pioneer Woods, 107th St, east of S Willow Springs Rd/Flavin Rd, Willow Springs Prairie Birding Saturday, Sept 19 • 8–11 am Orland Grassland-South, 104th Ave, south of 179th St, Orland Park OCTOBER Underground Railroad Tour* Discuss the signi cance of this corridor, learn about the church’s role, and take a shuttle to Lyonsville Cemetery. Saturday, Oct 10 • 9:30 am–Noon John Husar I&M Canal Bicycle Trail Parking Lot, Willow Blvd, north of Archer Ave, Willow Springs Eco-Print Dyeing Workshop* Create an eco-print with fall leaves and learn how to make your own mini plant press. Sunday, Oct 11 • 1–3 pm Palos Park Woods-North, Kean Ave, south of Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83, Palos Park EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–12 *Registration required. For more information, unless otherwise noted, please call 312.533.5751. Fall Color Walk Travel through beautiful, wooded preserves as we look for colors of the season. 3.4 miles. Sunday, 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 fun family day of shing. Saturday, Nov 7 • 8 am Horsetail Lake, 104th Ave, north of McCarthy Rd, Palos Park Photography Walk Photograph and view nature. For all levels and camera types. Tuesday, Nov 24 • 11 am Spears Woods, 96th Ave, south of W 87th St, Willow Springs fpdcc.com 35 SOUTHWEST • Chicago