Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Fall Brochure

Hispanic Heritage Paddle Join Friends of the Chicago River on a bilingual ride. Register: chicagoriver.org/ events Saturday, Oct 10 • 11 am–2 pm Powderhorn Lake, S Brainard Ave, east of S Burnham Ave/S Ave O, Burnham Bachelor’s Grove: Conversations, History & Facts Join this virtual exploration of Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery. Register: tinyurl.com/ BachelorsGroveHistory Thursday, Oct 29 • 6 pm Virtual via Zoom NOVEMBER Native American Heritage Month History Walk -3.4 mi Learn the origin of the name Sauk Woods. Thursday, Nov 5 • 6:30–8:30 pm Sauk Trail Woods-Central, Forest Preserve Dr, south of W 26th St, South Chicago Heights DAN RYAN WOODS VISITOR CENTER & PAVILION EVENTS S Western Ave &W 87th St, Chicago Tiny Tot Day Join your little ones and enjoy nature through movement, art and sensory play. Thursday, Sept 3 • 9 am–Noon Wellness in the Woods: Yoga 60-min class. Dress in active wear and bring a yoga mat. Saturdays, Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14 11 am–Noon Buckthorn Dyeing Workshop* Join Katelyn Patton to learn basics of plant-based dyes and local ecology. Saturday, Sept 19 • 10 am SOUTH ZONE THROUGHOUT the SEASON Paddle at Beaubien Woods Paddle along the Little Calumet River. All ages. First come, rst served. Saturdays, Sept 12, Oct 3 • 1–4 pm Beaubien Woods Boat Launch, E 132nd St, east of S Greenwood Ave, Chicago SEPTEMBER Intro to Paddling Paddle with the Friends of the Chicago River. Register: chicagoriver.org/events Saturday, Sept 12 • 10 am–2 pm Wampum Lake, Thornton-Lansing Rd, west of IL-394, Thornton Hike the Freedom Trail: Bus and Walking Tour* Follow the path of Freedom Seekers with Midwest Underground Railroad Network. Saturday, Sept 19 • 10 am–12:30 pm Beaubien Woods Boat Launch, E 132nd St, east of S Greenwood Ave, Chicago Party for the Preserves: Canoeing Enjoy the lake on 10-person canoes. Sunday, Sept 27 • 10 am–2 pm Powderhorn Lake, S Brainard Ave, east of S Burnham Ave/S Ave O, Burnham OCTOBER Nature Photography Bring your own camera. Thursday, Oct 8 • 8 am Sauk Trail Woods-Central, Forest Preserve Dr, south of W 26th St, South Chicago Heights 42