FALL 2019

A GUIDE TO THE Forest Preserves of Cook County

fpdcc.com Throughout Cook County, the Forest Preserves manages nearly 70,000 acres of land that are home to breathtaking ecosystems where countless plants and animals thrive. Volunteers are so important to the Forest Preserves’ successful restoration of our prairies, , savannas and woodlands, and contribute to the experience of enjoying the preserves in many other ways, as well. This season’s guide highlights how you too can join our volunteer programs.

There’s no better introduction to volunteering than our weeklong Party for the Preserves celebration, which begins Saturday, Sept 21, and is also National CleanUp Day. The conclusion on Saturday, Sept 28 is National Public Lands Day. Watch for more information on the Forest Preserves’ website and social media.

We hope you can join the party, and we hope to see you in the Preserves!

Toni Preckwinkle President, Forest Preserves of Cook County

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The FPCC is committed to providing equal, integrated participation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Nature Center of your program choice 72 hours in advance to request reasonable accommodations and to obtain more information about site accessibility. To obtain information about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities throughout the Forest Preserves, please contact us at [email protected] or at 708-386-4042. USER GUIDE BaBarringtonrrington

How to use this Guide: NORTHWEST 94 Whether you’re looking for boat rentals, ziplining, disc golf, or fun and educational events or programs 53 Arlington Glenview at nature centers and sites throughout the County, ArlingtonHeights 90 Heights NORTH this guide will help you create your own adventure in 294 the Forest Preserves. Evanston Schaumburg Des Plaines By using the designated zone colors and shapes below, Schaumburg Des Plaines find events and amenities close to home, or explore nearly 70,000 acres of wild and wonderful. Lake Michigan Come by yourself, or with your family and friends. There’s no better place to feel free. DID YOU KNOW? 94 90

Oak Paark Oak Park 290 CENTRAL Fall Offerings 4–9 Cicero Fall Offerings, Bird the Preserves, Hike the Preserves, Camping Cicero We have more than La Grange 300 miles of trails. Use Northwest Zone 10–13 our interactive map at Chicago Crabtree Nature Center map.fpdcc.com to plan your visit.

North Zone 14–17 94 90 River Trail Nature Center SOUTHWEST

294 Central Zone 18–21 Trailside Museum of Natural History 57 94 PPaloalos Park Park Southwest Zone 22–27 Calumet Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center/Sagawau Environmental Learning Center City OakOak Orland FoForestrest SOUTH South Zone 28–33 ParkPark Sand Ridge Nature Center 80 Lansing BE PREPARED Entrance to Nature Centers is free; some programs and zone-based Cooler temps, less bugs, Fall’s activities require a small fee. a great time to be outdoors. Chicago But come prepared. Heights FALL TIP 2 Cover Image: Trail 3 FALL OFFERINGS

GOLF ONE FREE HOUR forestpreservegolf.com or call 800-460-0010. Billy Caldwell Fall 6150 Caldwell Ave, Chicago Burnham Woods Burnham Ave & 142nd St, Burnham Chick Evans 6145 Golf Rd, Morton Grove Edgebrook Offerings 6100 N Central Ave, Chicago George W Dunne throughout Cook County 16310 S Central Ave, Oak Forest OF BIKE RENTAL* Harry Semrow Driving Range BOAT RENTALS SAVE THE DATE 1150 E Golf Rd, Des Plaines Enter Code bikefpcc2019 Canoes, kayaks, rowboats or electric Highland Woods in the HOPR app motor boats. April-late­–October—call 2019 Permits on sale now 2775 Ela Rd, Hoffman Estates ahead for availability. fpdcc.com/boating Brought to you by the Permits for 2020 go on sale Indian Boundary Busse Lake Boating Center 8600 W Forest Preserve Ave, Chicago Forest Preserves of Cook County November 15, 2019 E Higgins Rd, east of I-290, Joe Louis Elk Grove Village, 224-415-6554 *One code per account, valid 13100 S Halsted St, Riverdale during 2019 season Maple Lake Boating Center Meadowlark Wolf Rd, south of 95th St, DOCKLESS BIKING 11599 31st St, Hinsdale Willow Springs, 708-506-0227 River Oaks PAVILION RENTALS Available at hubs throughout the Forest forestpreserveevents.com Saganashkee Slough Boat Launch* Preserves. June–October. Find a location 1 Park Ave, Calumet City W 107th Street, west of 104th Ave 773-558-2003 and get riding: gohopr.com/chicagoland OFF-LEASH DOG AREAS Willow Springs, 708-879-2725 TENNIS DISC GOLF Membership info: fpdcc.com/dogs * Skokie Lagoons (Tower Road Entrance) Beck Lake 544 N Harlem Ave, River Forest Tower Rd, west of Forestway Dr, Rolling Knolls oakparktennis.com East River Rd & Central Rd, Northfield, 847-414-5883 11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin fpdcc.com/disc-golf Des Plaines VOLUNTEER Tampier Lake Boating Center Bremen Grove fpdcc.com/volunteer W 131st St west of S Wolf Rd, EQUESTRIAN Oak Park Ave, south of 159th St, Orland Park, 708-361-0460 Glen Grove Equestrian Center Tinley Park *Canoes and kayaks only 9453 Harms Rd, Morton Grove Miller Meadow-South Boarding facilities, indoor/outdoor riding areas, retail shop, lessons and pony rides. 1st Ave, south of Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park glengroveequine.com, 847-966-8032 PARTNERS CLASSES & EVENTS GO APE TREETOP ADVENTURE COURSE L.L. Bean North Branch Tree Climbing REI Trailbound Trips fpdcc.com Navigate obstacles and ziplines in the llbean.com/adventure northbranchtreeclimbing.com rei.com/learn trailboundtrips.com CONSERVATION@HOME forest canopy. Details & reservations: A partnership with University of goape.com. Open April–November ZONE KEY Extension certifies Forest Preserves Bemis Woods South Northwest North Central Southwest South Friendly gardens. fpdcc.com 1100 Ogden Ave, Western Springs A5 FALL OFFERINGS

Bird the Preserves is a joint initiative tinyurl.com/birdthepreserves. of the Forest Preserves and various Also look for other birding programs partners to connect diverse througout this guide on the nature communities to nature. Enjoy these center pages and for other partner- fall events and find additional events hosted events listed by zone. throughout the season at: * Registration required.

NORTH South continued Perkins Woods Bird Walk Wampum Woods Bird Walk

Look for warblers and other migrants. Join Chicago Ornithological Society for BIRD THE PRESERVES/HIKE THE PRESERVES RSVP: [email protected]. migrating warblers, thrushes, sparrows and raptors. Thursdays, Sept 5, 12, 19, 26 • 7:30 am More info: [email protected]. Perkins Woods–Ewing Ave & Grant St, Hike the Preserves Evanston Sunday, Oct 13 • 7:30 am Wampum Lake–Thorton-Lansing Road, Get some exercise, meet new forest preserves with this new LaBagh Woods Bird Walk* west of IL-394, Thorton-Lansing people, and learn about your local program out on the trails. Join Jeff Skrentny and take advantage of his detailed knowledge of this premier Owl Prowl* Fitness Hikes are over 3.1 miles, offer less information and are at a faster pace. Chicago birding hotspot. Wear boots. Join Chicago Ornithological Society for Interpretive Hikes are under 3.1 miles, have a theme and are slower paced. A great place for fall migrants. Ages 13 an owl prowl. We’ll be on the lookout for multiple species of owls during high & up. RSVP: [email protected]. Saturday, Sept 21 ● 10 am mating and calling season. Ages 13 & up. Sunday, Oct 6 • 7:30 am Registration: [email protected] • Jurgensen Woods-8 mi. • Orland Grassland-2.5 mi. LaBagh Woods, Grove 1–N Cicero Ave, 183rd St, east of Cottage Grove Ave, W 167th St, west of S La Grange Friday, Oct 18 • 6 pm north of W Foster Ave, Chicago Lansing Rd, Orland Park Jurgensen Woods–183rd St, east SOUTH of Cottage Grove Ave, Lansing Saturday, Oct 19 ● 10 am Burnham Prairie Bird Walk Friday, Nov 1 • 6 pm • Dan Ryan Woods-8 mi • Plum Creek-2 mi. Join Chicago Ornithological Society to look Eggers Grove–E 112th St & S Ave E, Dan Ryan Woods-North, Plum Creek Meadow–Burnham Ave, for various marsh and grassland species and Chicago Grove 15–W 83rd St, east north of 223rd St, Chicago Heights migrating shorebirds and waders. Wear sturdy of S Western Ave, Chicago footwear or waterproof boots. More info: Eggers Grove Bird Walk* [email protected]. Join Chicago Ornithological Society to Saturday, Nov 16 ● 10 am Saturday, Sept 28 • 7:30 am look for fall migrants and waterfowl. Wear • Vollmer Road Grove-3.75 mi • Eggers Grove-2 mi. Burnham Prairie–E 139th St & waterproof boots. Ages 13 & up. Vollmer Rd, west of Crawford Ave, E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago S Manistee Ave, Burnham (South) RSVP: [email protected]. Matteson Sunday, Nov 10 • 7:30 am Beginners welcome; binoculars available. Eggers Grove–E 112th St & S Ave E, Events are for all ages unless otherwise noted. Chicago • Fitness Hike • Interpretive Hike

ZONE KEY ZONE KEY Northwest North Central Southwest South Northwest North Central Southwest South

6 7 FALL OFFERINGS CAMPGROUNDS OFFERINGS Camping 101 for Outdoor Party for the Preserves Youth Organizations* Join us for a fun afternoon of hiking, Free, hands-on workshop teaching basic biking and paddling for our official camping skills to youth groups. kick-off to public lands week in the Camp Dan Beard Forest Preserves! Tuesday, Sept 10 • 5:30–7 pm Camp Bullfrog Lake Camp Sullivan Saturday, Sept 21 • 3–9 pm Thursday, Oct 10 • 5:30–7 pm Camp Fire Cooking Workshop* Tuesday, Nov 12 • 5:30–7 pm Learn to make meals over a fire using Camping 101: cast-iron and basic campfire cooking Individuals & Families techniques. Ages 14 & up. Free, hands-on workshops for individuals Camp Bullfrog CAMPING fpdcc.com/camping • 1-855-YES-CAMP and families, teaching basic camping Thursday, Oct 17 • 5:30–7:30 pm skills. All ages; children 16 & under w/ adult. All programs 5:30–7 pm. Stars, Stories and S’mores Join us for a cozy fire, s’mores, Camp Reinberg • Camp Bullfrog Lake • Camp Sullivan CAMPGROUNDS Camp Bullfrog Lake Wednesday, Sept 25 • 5:30–7 pm storytelling, astronomy, a night hike / COOK COUNTY ON-RESIDENT CLIMBING RATES: APRIL–OCTOBER RESIDENT N and other nature-based activities. Camp Reinberg Type Capacity Sun–Wed Thu–Sat Sun–Wed Thu–Sat Camp Reinberg Tuesday, Oct 29 • 5:30–7 pm Camp Shabbona Woods Tent/RV Electric Friday, Oct 18 • 5:30 pm 6 $35 $50 $45 $60 1801 N Quentin Rd Camp Dan Beard Palatine Tent (Non-Electric) 6 $30 $35 $40 $45 Thursday, Nov 7 • 5:30–7 pm CLIMBING WALL Camp Bullfrog Lake Small Cabin 8 $51 $82 $62 $92 Registered Camp Sullivan campers can Family Campouts* 9600 Wolf Rd reserve one free hour of climbing at Large Cabin 10 $101 $128 $112 $138 Intro to camping for families. Includes Willow Springs check-in, pending availability. Additional meals, all camping gear and outdoor fun. Small Bunkhouse 16 $117 $168 $128 $179 Camp Sullivan time: $5/hr. Must bring signed waiver: $75/family, camperships available. Large Bunkhouse 36 $153 $255 $163 $265 14630 Oak Park Ave fpdcc.com/camping/camp-sullivan. Oak Forest Camp Bullfrog Lake Call 312-636-0041. October 4–5 Camp Dan Beard • Camp Shabbona Woods CAMP & CLIMB COOK COUNTY CLIC Training* RATES: APRIL–OCTOBER RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT Book your party at Camp Sullivan and (Camping Leadership Immersion Course) enjoy exclusive use of the activity barn’s Type Capacity Sun–Wed Thu–Sat Sun–Wed Thu–Sat Camp Dan Beard For leaders of organized groups. This upper level and climbing wall for two Tent (Non-Electric) 6 $30 $35 $40 $45 200 Portwine Rd overnight course teaches essential hours. Includes tables, chairs, use of Northbrook camping skills so you can confidently Small Cabin 8 $51 $82 $62 $92 kitchen and deck, and equipment and Camp Shabbona lead a youth group camping trip. Complete staff for climbing wall. Prices range from Large Cabin 10 $101 $128 $112 $138 the course, then bring groups of up to Woods $310 to $500. Details: 855-937-2267 or 30 for overnight stays at Camp Sullivan. 15810 S Torrence Ave fpdcc.com/camping/camp-sullivan. Training required to access camping gear. All Campgrounds South Holland have Group Sites 30–60 $20/tent $30/tent $25/person. fpdcc.com *Registration required. Camp Sullivan For info and registration contact: September 7–8 [email protected] Camping permits for 2020 go on sale November 15. ZONE KEY Northwest North Central Southwest South Contact campgrounds for information and group site availability. 1-855-YES-CAMP. 8 9 NORTHWEST

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Andigo Adventure Challenge* Help get Chicago youth outside by participating in this race that features Painting by the Pond-Fall Edition* running, canoeing, and a variety of Using a large tree slice as your canvas, obstacles for teens and adults. explore nature through painting in this Register: chicagovoyagers.org/ instructor-led workshop. Materials Saturday, Oct 5 • 9–11am provided. Ages 21 & up. BYOB (no glass). $20/person. Registration Busse Lake Boating Center-Grove required. Payment upon registration. 20–E Higgins Rd/Rte 72, east of I-290/Hwy 53, Elk Grove Village Friday, Sept 6 • 5–7 pm Northwest Rolling Knolls–11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Woodworking with Invasives* Elgin Create functional furniture and toys using local natural materials. Separated by age groups: 18 & up and ages 8–17. Equipment provided. Saturday, Nov 23 • 10 am–Noon Zone Rolling Knolls–11N260 Rohrssen Explore what’s wild and wonderful. Rd, Elgin Your Business Can Volunteer Whether you’re at a small business building activity. Plan for lunch or a multinational corporation, a at a grove, or see if staff can be team of any size can volunteer in scheduled to talk about the local the Forest Preserves, from ecological plants and animals that benefit from Party for the Preserves restoration to clearing litter from our your support. We provide the tools Celebrate National Public Lands natural areas. You can even adopt and can work around preferred dates Day at the County’s first forest a picnic grove at Busse Woods to and locations. preserve! Try various activities and *To register or for information on any return to each month. enjoy food and drinks throughout Northwest Zone programs please call afternoon and evening. 708-386-4042, ext 26. fpdcc.com An afternoon in the Forest Learn more: Preserves can be a great team- fpdcc.com/group-volunteering. Saturday, Sept 28 • 4–9 pm Deer Grove-East, Groves EXPLORE MORE 1 & 2–W Dundee Rd, west of There are many ways to volunteer with us. Each Zone in this guide highlights options N Hicks Rd, Palatine available throughout the Forest Preserves. PAGES 4–9 10 A11 OTWS CRABTREE NORTHWEST

SEPTEMBER Costumes and Camouflage Lifting Logs Costumes are encouraged for this family- Get dirty and discover the creatures large friendly hike through the woods. Learn and small that make a decaying log their about the colors and camouflage animals home in this hands-on program. wear and find treats along the way. Sunday, Sept 1 • 1 pm Sunday, Oct 27 • 1 pm 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills, 847-381-6592 Building: 9 am–4:45 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission Stroll Through a September Prairie Starting November 1, building and grounds close at 4 pm. Experience a prairie’s “golden month.” Join us for a 2-mile walk along Phantom Prairie to view sunflowers and goldenrods. Explore Nature Play Sunday, Sept 8 • 1 pm Build forts and climb a spider web as you explore Crabtree’s 3-acre nature play area. Goldenrods Open Every Day Take a stroll to observe who is hiding NOVEMBER in goldenrod blossoms and learn more about these ever-present plants. Waterfowl Watch THROUGHOUT the FALL SPECIAL EVENT Sunday, Sept 22 • 1 pm Hike as long as you like as we visit our Wee Wanderer Wednesdays Art in Nature: Bees, Wasps & Hornets wetlands to see what waterfowl flew in. Join us for a special program for little Color the Preserves! naturalists. Children ages 2-6 w/adult. Learn all about these insects that can be Sunday, Nov 3 • 9:30 am–Noon Tickets are available on a first come, Everyone can try to plentiful, and at times “pesky,” this time first served basis starting at 9:30 am. sculpt, paint, draw, weave and of the year. Fall Stroll other art forms to capture Wednesdays, Sept 18, Oct 9 & 23, Sunday, Sept 29 • 1 pm Join us for a 1.5-mile hike as we enjoy and reflect the preserves and discuss the seasonal changes that Nov 6 & 20 • 10 am through art. are afoot. Bird Walks Sunday, Nov 10 • 1 pm Sunday, Sept 15 • 11 am–3 pm OCTOBER Join us for a walk to observe resident and Local Wings migrating birds. Meet in the parking lot. Autumn Voyagers Stop on by for a short 1/3-mile bird walk Friday & Saturday, Sept 20 & Oct 5 • 8 am Enjoy a seasonal outing discovering some of our autumn voyaging birds, , to see what birds are active on our site. insects and more! Sunday, Nov 17 • 1 pm Sunday, Oct 6 • 1 pm EVENING PROGRAMS* Aw Nuts! Registration required for all Evening Programs. Conservation@Home: It’s not just the squirrels and chipmunks Composting for a Sustainable Lifestyle Bur Edge Sunset Stroll Fireside Stories that take advantage of the fall bounty U of IL Extension staff and volunteers We will walk our 1.4 miles trail during Enjoy storytelling and treats around of acorns and nuts. Take a stroll to lead a workshop on how to recycle food the setting sun to enjoy the transition a campfire. All ages. $2/person. discover more about nuts and who else scraps and yard waste to create compost into night. is enjoying them! Friday, Nov 1 • 7 pm both in indoor and outdoor spaces. Friday, Sept 6 • 6:30 pm Sunday, Nov 24 • 1 pm Night Hike Sunday, Oct 13 • 1–3 pm fpdcc.com The Sky’s the Limit Hike a trail with a naturalist to look for Autumn Hues Join us along with the Northwest and learn about the nocturnal creatures Take in the colors of the season and *Registration required for events Suburban Astronomers as we scan that call Crabtree home. learn a little about the science behind with asterisk. the skies for celestial objects. Friday, Nov 22 • 7 pm the changes. Saturday, Oct 19 • 7 pm 847-381-6592 Sunday, Oct 20 • 1 pm 12 13 NORTH

Fall Nature Fest

Casting lessons, hiking, a nature Chicago scavenger hunt, crafts, water • experiments, and special guests from Brookfield Zoo, local outdoor retailers and food trucks. Hosted by Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen. Free. All ages. Stars, Stories and S’mores Info and to register: 773-283-7873 or Join us for an evening in the Forest [email protected]. Preserves. Enjoy a cozy fire, s’mores, Saturday, Sept 14 • Noon–3 pm storytelling, astronomy, night hikes and LaBagh Woods, Grove 1–N Cicero Ave, natural material building. North of W Foster Ave, Chicago Friday, Oct 18 • 5–8 pm Skokie Lagoons-Erickson Woods– SPECIAL EVENT Willow Rd, east of I-94/Edens Expy, Winnetka Friday, Nov 15 • 5–8 pm North Zone Caldwell Woods Warming Shelter–W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago Explore what’s wild and wonderful.

Volunteer at a Nature Center Fall Paddle Festival If you love visiting River Trail Nature your skills and enthusiasm. Embrace the fall season with Fall Colors Hike* Center, consider becoming involved This fall, River Trail is also looking nature-based activities on and off Celebrate the changing season with to make it even better. The nature for volunteers at the annual Fall Fest the water. We will have canoe trips, a relaxing trek through the Forest center team there has volunteer on Sunday, October 20, and watch for guided hikes, archery, pumpkin Preserves. Staff will guide you along as opportunities for gardening on site, community planting days, too. painting, nature play and more. plant and color varietals are identified. providing information to visitors, Saturday, Oct 12 • 1–4 pm All ages. Trail is unpaved. removing invasive species in natural Rain date Sunday, Oct 13 • 1–4 pm Saturday, Oct 27 • 9:30 am area restoration, and much more. Call for more about these Tower Road Boat Launch–Tower Rd, Glenview Woods–Glenview Rd and Harms Rd, Glenview, IL fpdcc.com From youth groups to nature opportunities and others: west of Forestway Dr, Northfield photographers, River Trail can use 847-824-8360. EXPLORE MORE *To register or for information on There are many ways to volunteer with us. Each Zone in this guide highlights options any North Zone programs please call available throughout the Forest Preserves. 708-386-4042, ext 26. PAGES 4–9 14 15A NORTH

Night Hike* NOVEMBER Learn about nocturnal animals and more GPS Scavenger Hunt on a guided hike. $3/person. We’ll provide you with coordinates of some Sunday, Sept 20 • 7 pm hidden treasures to find in the forest. Check out one of our GPS units or bring Birds of Prey your own. Supplies are limited. Learn about the unique characteristics Sunday, Nov 3 • Anytime from Noon-2 pm that help our native birds of prey survive. 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, 847-824-8360 Live raptors will be on display. Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays. Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission Fall Changes Sunday, Sept 22 • 1:30 pm Learn how local nature adjusts to the RIVER TRAIL After November 1, building and grounds close at 4 pm. changing seasons and prepares for winter. All-A-Buzz About Bees Sunday, Nov 10 • 1:30 pm SPECIAL EVENT Learn about honeybees from a River Trail Fall Festival beekeeper. Owl Prowl* Join us as we celebrate the season with a special day Sunday, Sept 29 • 1:30 pm A guided hike on our trail to search for of autumn fun. Storytelling, beekeeping demos, pumpkin local owls. $3/person. painting, hayrides and more! Admission is free; there are small Friday, Nov 15 • 7 pm fees for some activities or bring a non-perishable food item to donate to The Greater Chicago Food Nocturnal Hunters Owls Depository in exchange for activity tickets. 1 item=1 ticket Learn about the different attributes that make owls unique and fascinating. Sunday, Oct 20 • 10 am–4 pm OCTOBER Sunday, Nov 17 • 1:30 pm Creatures of the Night Experience some creepy, spooky and nocturnal animals of the forest preserves. Sunday, Oct 6 • 1:30 pm

Fall Photography THROUGHOUT FALL SEPTEMBER Enjoy a guided walk to view and the photograph seasonal nature. For all What’s on The Menu? Creature Feature levels and camera types. Join us at feeding time to learn about our Get up close and personal with one of Saturday, Oct 12 • 10 am display animals and their unique habits. the animals at River Trail. Saturdays & Sundays • 3 pm Sunday & Monday, Sept 1 & 2 • 1:30 pm Falling into Autumn Walk Spectacular fall colors to view while Small Serendipity Animal Evidence enjoying a casual walk in the woods. Join us for a nature story and craft or Uncover the mystery of local wildlife as other activity. Ages 3–6 with an adult. Sunday & Monday, Oct 13 & 14 • 1:30 pm we hike the trails to examine the signs, Feed the Birds Wednesdays, Sept 4 & 18; Oct 2, 16 & 30; tracks, and other clues some animals The Return of Scary Stories* Learn about birds and bird feeding for the Nov 6 & 20 • 10 am leave behind. River Trail’s annual scary storytelling winter season. Sunday, Sept 8 • 1:30 pm around the campfire. $3/person. Restoration Workdays* Sunday, Nov 24 • 1:30 pm Saturday, Oct 26 • 8 pm Improve native wildlife habitat by learning Birding Basics* about and removing invasive species. Learn the basics in birdwatching just in The Un-haunted Forest* Registration required. Ages 10 & up; *Registration required at least time for the fall birding season. Come in costume for a magical hike children under 15 with an adult. 2 days in advance of the events Ages 13 & up. through the forest and a Halloween treat. Saturdays, Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2 marked with asterisk. Sunday, Sept 15 • 1:30 pm $3/child. 10 am–Noon Sunday, Oct 27 • 1:30 pm 847-824-8360 A 16 17 CENTRAL

Kayak the Des Plaines Kayak nearly 6 miles of the Des Plaines Chicago River from Maywood Grove to Plank Road • Meadow. Instruction, equipment and kayaks provided. Registration required.* Thursday, Sept 5 • 5–8 pm Maywood Grove–Ohio & Des Archery 101 Plaines Ave, Maywood Learn proper techniques and bow basics from one-on-one instruction from Faire at the Square certified staff. All levels. Ages 10 & up. Enjoy th “creative re-use carnival” with Wednesday, Oct 9• 4–6 pm carnival-themed games from repurposed National Grove-South–Groveland materials! Win prizes and learn about nature. Ave, north of 31st St, North Friday, Sept 13 • 4–7 pm Riverside Cummings Square–536 N Harlem Central Ave, River Forest Serpent Mound Ribbon Cutting & Celebration Canoe the Des Plaines Through funds provided by the Our Great Canoe 7+ miles on the Des Plaines River Rivers program, this installation marks from Stony Ford Canoe Landing to Columbia one spot of the Northwest Portage Zone Woods. Instruction, equipment and canoes Walking Museum. Remarks, a drum provided. Registration required.* and dance performance, and outdoor Explore what’s wild Wednesday, Sept 18 • 4–8 pm activities included in celebration. Parking Stony Ford Canoe Landing–Joliet is not available on-site; park at Schiller and wonderful. Ave/43rd St, west of S Harlem Ave, Woods-West Grove 1. Free shuttles Lyons throughout event. Monday, Oct 14 • Noon–4 pm Wellness in the Woods: Mindful Walk Irving Park Road Canoe Landing– Join Roberta Jannsen for a mindful forest Des Plaines River Rd, north of Irving Volunteer. Voluntario. Wolontariusz. walk. Registration required.* Park Rd, Schiller Park

Join volunteer days led in Polish at wolontariuszy i pomóż przywrócić Sunday, Sept 22 • 1 pm Wednesday Oct 2 • 10 am Stars, Stories and S’mores Brookfield Prairie and in Spanish at naturalny stan ekologiczny Brookfield Join us for s’mores by the fire, storytelling Saturday, Sept 28 • 10 am–Noon Possum Hollow. Woods. Zażyj kilka godzin spokoju i and astronomy. Register for this session at: Únete a nosotros en los Latinx Dias naucz się jak identyfikować i usuwać tinyurl.com/ExtensionRegistration Friday, Nov 1 • 5–8 pm de Voluntario @ Possum Hollow. gatunki inwazyjne, które grożą Thatcher Woods–Chicago Ave, Thatcher Woods–Chicago Ave, ¡Ayúdanos a cuidar a nuestras bioróżnorodności rezerwatów. west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest reservas! Te necesitamos para Magical Mammals & Peculiar Plants proteger nuestros robles y ríos. Ven Para aprender más, llame al: Get swept away in the magic of the forest. *To register or for information on any y disfruta de la naturaleza y aprende 773-631-1790 Central Zone programs please call fpdcc.com como identificar plantas nativas Stroll through Cummings Square, fashion a wand from invasive plants, shine a light 312-533-5751. e introducidas. Powięcej inforacji, zadzwoń: on native animals, and more. EXPLORE MORE Dołącz się do dynamicznej grupy 773-510-2486 Friday, Oct 4 • 5–8 pm Cummings Square–536 N Harlem There are many ways to volunteer with us. Each Zone in this guide highlights options Ave, River Forest available throughout the Forest Preserves. PAGES 4–9 2218 19A CENTRAL

NOVEMBER Nature Book Club Join us for a lively discussion of the book Animal Investigators: How the World’s First Wildlife Forensics Lab is Solving Crimes and Saving Endangered Species by Laurel Abrams. Thursday, Nov 7 • 7 pm 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, 708-366-6530 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission TRAILSIDE Starting November 1, building and grounds close at 4 pm.

“Bone” Appetit SPECIAL EVENT Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor resident Halloween Hoot n’ Howl animals. Join our partners, the River Forest

Saturdays, Sept 7, Oct 12 & 19, Nov 16 & Public Library and the River Forest

30 • 11 am Park District, at Trailside Museum for an evening of slightly spooky Nature Tots* family fun featuring live music, Photo: Red-headed house finch, Public Domain Explore nature and nature play with your pumpkin painting, native animals, Feed the Birds Migrating Monarchs Celebration tot. Ages 2–5 w/adult. marshmallows around a campfire Learn about the best bird foods, and much more. Travel with this amazing butterfly and Wednesdays, Sept 11, Oct 23, Nov 13 feeders and landscape elements to trace its migration route to Mexico 10 am Friday, Oct 11 • 5:30–8:30 pm benefit resident winter birds. You’ll through fun activities, kid’s crafts even make a simple bird feeder to and educational displays. See how Autumn Nature Walks OCTOBER take home! monarchs are raised, tagged for Join us for a guided walk along our trails “Oaktober” Oak Tree Nature Walk Saturday, Nov 23 • 1 pm tracking and watch butterflies being as summer turns to fall, and autumn released. Learn how you can help color intensifies. Join a naturalist-guided walk exploring the Chicagoland Fossils interesting world of oak trees as we view monarchs and other pollinators! Saturdays, Sept 14, Oct 26, Nov 9 • 1 pm Join paleontologist Daniel Troiani and discuss the woodland ecosystems, of Triton college for an engaging Thatcher Woods animals and insects that depend on them. 8030 Chicago Ave, River Forest SEPTEMBER presentation and hands-on look at Saturday, Oct 5 • 1 pm Sunday, Sept 8 • Noon–3 pm Good Birders Don’t Wear White fossils of our area. Ages 10 & up. Photo: Ralph Chichester Join John Elliott of Chicago Audubon to Fall Bird Walk Sunday, Nov 24 • 1 pm share tips and ideas for more successful Join us for an early morning bird walk THROUGHOUT the FALL and enjoyable bird watching. Ages 18 & up. to view resident and migrating birds. Carol Foster Art Exhibit Saturday, Sept 21 • 1 pm Led by John Elliott of Chicago Audubon. Enjoy the nature artwork of oil painter Carol Binoculars available. Composting Workshop* Foster, on display in Trailside’s classroom Sunday, Oct 13 • 7:30 am from September through November. Join University of Illinois Extension staff and volunteers for a composting Fall Photo Workshop* Nature Story Times workshop and learn how to recycle food Learn to capture the beauty of fall’s colors fpdcc.com scraps and yard waste to create compost Enjoy nature-inspired stories followed with Chicago Botanic Garden photography *Registration required at least that can be used to enhance soil. by a craft and snack. Children ages 3-6 instructor Jack Carlson. Ages 18 & up. 2 days in advance of the events w/adult. Saturday, Sept 28 • 10 am–Noon Register and pay fee at chicagobotanic. marked with asterisk. Thursdays, Sept 5 & 19, Oct 3 & 17, Nov 7 org/education or call 847-835-8261. & 21 • 10:30 am Sunday, Oct 20 • 9 am–Noon 708-366-6530 20 21 SOUTHWEST A River Thru History: Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous Additional hikes are • Chicago Look back 200 years to frontier life. Enjoy listed on page 7. food, music, crafts, reenactments, canoe races, games and more. Parking and shuttle bus from the UPS parking lot at 75th St and Willow Springs Rd. Walk the Sag Valley Trail Visit ariverthruhistory.com. Join us as we walk and explore a 2-mile Saturday, Sept 7 • 10 am–5 pm stretch of the Sag Valley Trail. Sunday, Sept 8 • 10 am–4 pm Saturday, Nov 9 • 9 am Columbia Woods–Willow Springs Rd McClaughrey Springs Woods–Kean & Corcoran Rd, Willow Springs Ave, north of 119th St, Palos Park Awe of Nature Archery 101 Connect to nature while enjoying games, Learn proper techniques and bow basics nature-based activities and more. Held in with one-on-one instruction from certified partnership with The Nature Conservancy. staff. All levels. Ages 10 & up. Saturday, Oct 5 • 11 am–3 pm Saturday, Nov 16 • 10 am–Noon Southwest Midlothian Meadows–Crawford Ave, Pulaski Woods-East–Wolf Rd, south of north of W 159th St, Markham 95th St, Willow Springs Fall Fishing Derby Wellness in the Woods: Join the Village of Palos Park and the Awakening Wonder Forest Preserves of Cook County for a Come to the woods and step out of Zone family-fun day of fishing. day-to-day pressures. Enjoy a tune-up of Saturday, Oct 12 • 8:30–11am senses and spirit during this program led Explore what’s wild and wonderful. Horsetail Lake–104th Ave, north of by Joy Clough. Registration required; call McCarthy Rd, Palos Park 312-533-5751. Haunted History Hike* Saturday, Nov 23 • 10 am–Noon Discover the uncommon history beneath Swallow Cliff-North–Calumet Sag Rd, Be a Citizen Scientist the surface of this iconic preserve of west of La Grange Rd, Palos Hills 13,000 years. All ages; recommended Stairs, Stories and S’mores Listen to frog calls or watch for The information volunteers for ages 12 & up. Registration required, Stair climbing, storytelling, sledding and birds—for science! Local volunteers supply fills scientific databases call 708-386-4042. snowshoeing (weather permitting), s’more help assess the health and vitality and informs Forest Preserves Wednesday, Oct 16 • 5 pm making. All your favorite winter activities in of many plant and animal species decisions about how and where Thursday, Oct 17 • 5 pm one place! at some of the most biodiverse to focus restoration work. Oak Forest Heritage Preserve-East– Saturday, Dec 14 • Noon–3 pm locations in the Palos Preserves. Participation is open to anyone Fieldcrest Dr, southwest of Crawford Swallow Cliff-North–Calumet Sag Rd, The Forest Preserves and partner with the time, interest and Ave, Oak Forest west of La Grange Rd, Palos Hills organizations run volunteer willingness to be trained; Archery 101

monitoring programs for butterflies, requirements vary by program. Learn proper techniques and bow To register or for information please call fpdcc.com 708-386-4042.* frogs, birds, bees, singing insects, basics with one-on-one instruction from certified staff. All levels. Ages 10 & up. rare plants and more. Learn more at fpdcc.com/monitor. Wednesday, Oct 23 • 4–6 pm EXPLORE MORE Rubio Woods–W Midlothian There are many ways to volunteer with us. Each Zone in this guide highlights options Turnpike/W 143rd St, west of S available throughout the Forest Preserves. Ridgeland Ave, Midlothian PAGES 4–9 22 23A SOUTHWEST

SPECIAL EVENT

9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs,708-839-6897 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission Starting November 1, building and grounds close at 4 pm. LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE

THROUGHOUT the FALL Yoga in the Woods* Mother Nature and Me* A 1.5-mile hike and yoga set to the sounds Children ages 3–5 years old and their of nature will leave you in a relaxed and favorite adult will learn about nature peaceful state. Bring your own mat or through exploration and outdoor activities. beach towel. Ages 16 & up. Wednesdays • 10:30 am Sundays, Sept 8, Oct 20, Nov 3 • 10–11:15 am Mantids-Sept 4 Pumpkins-Oct 30 Owls-Nov 6 Annual Arts and Crafts Fair S.E.N.I.O.R.S.* We’re celebrating our 54th Annual Arts and Craft Fair! Art Nature will inspire a different activity for of all styles will be sold by artists inspired by nature. seniors each week. Seniors only. Sunday, Oct 6 • 9 am–3 pm Thursdays, Sept 5, Oct 10, Nov 7 • 10–11 am

SEPTEMBER Fall Pond Dip* Tree Bath* Join a naturalist to investigate a pond for Explore the benefits of “forest bathing” secretive aquatic organisms. All ages. as we immerse ouselves among the trees Saturday, Sept 7 • 1:30–2:30 pm and awaken our senses to the sights, smells and sounds of nature. Ages 18 & up. OCTOBER R.I.P. Stewardship Workday Sunday, Nov 24 • 10 am Fall Colors Hike* Assist us with Removing Invasive Plants. Ages 10 & up. Children under 15 w/adult. Join a naturalist as we take in the beautiful fall colors on an afternoon Saturdays, Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 19 hike. Ages 18 & up. 10 am–Noon Slough Smorgasbord

Join us for a casual morning feeding of the Saturday, Oct 26 • 1:30 pm Night Sky Programs nature center’s aquatic animals. fpdcc.com Peek at the universe through telescopes. NOVEMBER Saturdays, Sept 21, Oct 19, Nov 16 • 10:30 am *All programs require registration Guided by the Chicago Astronomical Society. Starry, Starry Night* at least two days prior unless Light Pollution-Losing the night sky Naturalist’s Choice Adults, this one’s for you! Enjoy an evening otherwise noted. Saturday, Sept 14 • 7–11 pm Join a naturalist as we discover a seasonal stroll under the fall stars followed by a tasty treat at the campfire. Ages 18 & up. Constellation Mythology occurrence in nature. 708-839-6897 or stop by

Saturday, Oct 12 • 7–10 pm Saturday, Sept 28, Nov 2 & 30 • 1:30 pm Saturday, Nov 23 • 7–8:30 pm in person to register. 24 25A SOUTHWEST

Fall Prairie Sketch* Learn techniques to sketch a scene of the early fall grasses and blooms of the prairie. Ages 12 & up. Sunday, Sept 29 • 1 pm

12545 W 111th St, Lemont, 630-257-2045 Building: 9 am–4pm, Grounds: 8 am–4 pm daily, Free Admission OCTOBER Fall Color Palette*

Enjoy an afternoon sitting outside SAGAWAU Nature Sketching: Insects* THROUGHOUT FALL painting a fall color scene. Ages 12 & up. the Bird Banding Learn how to incorporate butterflies, Join banders to observe this method of Saturday, Oct 19 • 1 pm dragonflies and more into your studying birds. Weather permitting. illustration. Ages 12 & up. Sunday, Sept 22 & Saturday, Oct 12 Sunday, Nov 3 • 1 pm 9:30 am Conservation@Home: SEPTEMBER Composting for a Sustainable Lifestyle* Grasshoppers U of I staff and volunteers will lead Grasshoppers everywhere! Join us for a this compost workshop. Learn ways hike to observe these abundant insects. to enhance your soil by recycling yard All ages. waste and food scraps. Sunday, Sept 1 • 1 pm Saturday, Nov 9 • 10 am–Noon Canyon Tours* Sagawau Canyon highlights the geology Plant Spotlight on Composites* Photo by Kris DaPra Fossil Quarry Tour* of NE Illinois. Hike is over rough terrain; Focus on unique flower characteristics to Go on a tour of Sagawau’s Fossil Reserve Fall Color Walk wading through a stream is necessary. identify plants in the composite family Quarry to see life from over 400 million Enjoy a naturalist-led hike to take in the Registration required, starts the Monday including asters, goldenrods and years ago. Moderate 1-mile hike. prior to the program date. sunflowers. Ages 16 & up. reds and golds of autumn. Sunday, Nov 17 • 10 am Saturdays, Sept 7 & 14; Sundays, Sunday, Sept 8 • 1 pm Sunday, Oct 20 • 1 pm Oct 6 & 13 • 10 am Winter Bird Feeding Fall Warblers* Red Gate Woods: Be prepared for winter backyard bird Predators of the Preserves* Learn how to identify these small birds Beginning of the Atomic Age* feeding with help from the experts at Learn about the predators that call Cook with their fall plumage. A hike focusing What happened in a southwestern forest Wild Birds Unlimited. Come with all County home and their vital role in our on field observation will follow an indoor preserve that changed the world? Meet your questions! ecosystem. Ages 14 & up. presentation. Ages 18 and up. at Sagawau for a presentation, then drive Sunday, Nov 24 • 1 pm to Red Gate Woods and hike to the site Meso-Predators: Raccoons Saturday, Sept 21 • 10 am–1 pm of the world’s first nuclear reactor. Ages Saturday, Oct 5 • 1 pm Fall Hike Prairie Week Celebration 16 & up. Canines: Enjoy a naturalist-led hike in the crisp The third week of September is Illinois Sunday, Oct 27 • 9 am–1 pm Saturday, Nov 16 • 1 pm fall air. Prairie Week! Celebrate by exploring Saturday, Nov 30 • 1 pm our diverse tallgrass prairie. Self-guided NOVEMBER Restoration Workday* fpdcc.com historical prairie walks September 15–21: Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles Lichen Lab* to work as you help restore habitat by Naturalist-led walks Lichens are fascinating organisms. *Registration required for events removing invasive plants. Gloves and tools Sunday, Sept 15 Learn, look and identify using laboratory with asterisk. available for loan. Small mammals • 9 am techniques and field observations. Saturdays, Sept 28, Oct 26, Nov 23 • Ages 18 & up. Botany • 10:30 am 630-257-2045 9:30–11:30 am Sweep Netting • Noon Saturday, Nov 2 • 1 pm 26 27A SOUTH SERIES PROGRAMS Nature Play Date *To register or for info on any South Enjoy playing and exploring with natural • Chicago materials in a new nature play space. Zone programs please Thursday, Sept 5 • 10:30 am–12:30 pm call 708-386-4042. Thursday, Oct 3 • 10:30 am–12:30 pm More hikes on page 7.

Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center–S Western Ave & W 87th St, Chicago Stewardship Workday & Birding Paddle Restore this ecosystem, then enjoy a Priority Species of the Chicago birding paddle. Canoes supplied. Offered Wilderness Library Program in partnership with the Field Museum. Learn about species of concern around Cook County through reading and activities. Saturday, Sept 7 • 10 am–1 pm Wednesday, Sept 11 • 5–6 pm Beaubien Woods–W Doty Ave S, Wednesday, Oct 9 • 5–6 pm southeast of E 130th St & S Ellis Ave, Wednesday, Nov 13 • 5–6 pm Chicago Atlgeld Branch of the Chicago Public Bird Walk Library–13281 S Corliss Ave, Chicago Explore this unique preserve while birding. Archery 101 Tuesday, Sept 17 • 8 am Learn proper techniques and bow basics Jurgensen Woods–183rd St, east of from one-on-one instruction with certified Cottage Grove Ave, Lansing staff. Ages 10 & up. Owl Prowl South Zone Thursday, Sept 19 • 4–6:30 pm Search for these nocturnal birds of prey. Beaubien Woods–W Doty Ave S, Tuesday, Oct 22 • 6–8 pm Explore what’s wild and wonderful. southeast of E 130th St & S Ellis Ave, Chicago Eggers Grove–E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago Wednesday, Oct 2 • 4–6:30pm Sauk Trail Woods-Central–Forest Trunk or Treat Preserve Dr, south of W 26th St, South Sponsored by the Forest Preserves and Join Trail Watch Chicago East Side Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween event, with candy. Trail Watch volunteers act as extra willing to answer a question or give Hike the Freedom Trail* Sunday, Oct 27 • 2–5 pm eyes and ears in the Preserves, ready directions. Interested in joining the Learn about the many Freedom Seekers Eggers Grove–E 112th St & S Ave E, to call the Forest Preserves Police hundreds of Trail Watch volunteers? that came through this region prior to the Civil War. Registration required, Chicago to report graffiti, a sign down, or Attend a Trail Watch Training at Camp email [email protected]. Stars, Stories and S’mores suspicious or illegal activity. But their Sullivan on Sunday, October 13. Presented by The Little Calumet River most important role is to be a friendly Underground Railroad Project. Join us for s’mores by the fire, storytelling and astronomy. and regular presence on the trail. Friday, Sept 20 • 6:15–8:15 pm In their highly visible apparel, Saturday, Nov 9 • 1–3 pm Friday, Nov 8 • 5–8 pm Dan Ryan Woods-Central, Pavilion–S Trail Watch participants are regular Beaubien Woods Boat Launch–E fpdcc.com Western Ave, south of W 83rd St, walkers, bikers, dog walkers and 132nd St, east of S Greenwood Ave, Chicago horseback riders who are also Learn more: fpdcc.com/trail-watch. Chicago EXPLORE MORE

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Wild Edibles Sand Ridge Senior Day Discover the nourishing, medicinal Explore the nature center and its grounds benefits of wild plants during a plant while learning about the Forest Preserves identification walk. of Cook County. Sunday, Sept 8 • 1:30 pm Wednesday, Oct 23 • 9 am–1 pm

Archaeology Day Fall Color Walk 15891 Paxton, South Holland , 708-868-0606 Enjoy the colorful leaves of sassafras Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission Join us for activities promoting a better understanding and appreciation yellow, black cherry red and black oak Starting November 1, building and grounds close at 4 pm.

of historic Native American culture. orange during a 2-mile walk. SAND RIDGE Enjoy guided hikes, archaeology Saturday, Oct 26 • 1:30 pm SPECIAL EVENT Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Hike displays, traditional crafts and more. Join our monthly hiking club. One of our Saturday, Sept 14 • 10 am–3 pm Fungus Among Us 47th Annual Settlers’ Day naturalists will lead a vigorous hike on Discover the variety of fungi in our forest Experience costumed living- our beautiful trails. Pioneer Living: preserves, how to ID them, and their history demonstrators, history Saturdays, Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2 • 1:30 pm Candle Making and Night Hike* function in our ecosystem. hikes, crafts, an imaginary Learn how pioneers made candles to Sunday, Oct 27 • 10 am–3 pm wagon train adventure and more. Wee Wonders light their homes and then walk our trails Admission is free, nonperishable Preschoolers with an adult are invited by candlelight. NOVEMBER food or monetary donations to learn about local plants and animals Friday, Sept 27 • 6:30 pm Pioneer Living: Cooking From Scratch* benefitting a local food depository while enjoying story time and artmaking. Learn how to make some staple pioneer gratefully accepted. Wednesdays, Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 13 • 10 am Biomimicry: The Nature of Innovation meals over a fire and find out how pioneers preserved food without refrigeration. Sunday, Nov 24 • 10 am–3 pm Discover the inspiration for some of Wellness in the Woods the most widely used techniques in Sunday, Nov 3 • 1:30 pm Improve your mental and physical well engineering, architecture and more as Sandhill Crane Migration Hike being. Be active, playful and restful we learn how nature inspires designs. in your preserves. Check the Sand Look for signs of sandhill cranes as THROUGHOUT FALL Saturday, Sept 28 • 1:30 pm the Ridge Nature Center Facebook page they head for their wintering grounds Tuesday Mornings are for the Birds! for monthly themes. during migration. OCTOBER Join us as we seek out fall migrants. Saturdays, Sep 21, Oct 19, Nov 16 • 1:30 pm Saturday, Nov 9 • 1:30 pm Binoculars available. The Science of Fall Colors Tuesdays, Sept 3, 10, 17, 24; Meet our Birds of Prey Discover the science behind how and Owl Prowl Night Hike* Oct 1, 8 • 8 am Take a closer look at our resident great- why leaves “turn” colors this time of year. Explore our woodlands at night for a horned owl and red-tailed hawk. Concludes with a short hike. unique experience as we search for these Sand Ridge Audubon Society Sundays, Sept 22, Oct 20, Nov 10 • 2 pm Sunday, Oct 6 • 1:30 pm nocturnal birds of prey. Monthly meetings are held the first Friday Saturday, Nov 16 • 5:30 pm from Sept through June. A nature- SEPTEMBER Leave No Child Inside: Family Fun Day! Tree Cookie Painting themed program and light refreshments. Nature Play Tea Party Bring the kids to spend time outside and Paint and enjoy the last scenes of fall Fridays, Sept 6, Oct 4, Nov 1 • 7 pm Join us for a woodland tea party have fun with activities including games, before winter begins! with unstructured free play and a nature scavenger hunt and more. Nature Puppet Show natural materials. Saturday, Oct 12 • 11 am–2 pm Saturday, Nov 30 • 10 am–3 pm Join us for a different nature-themed

Sunday, Sept 1 • 10 am–3 pm fpdcc.com puppet show each month. Oh, Deer!* Saturdays • 10 am Spectacular Snakes! Learn what unique survival adaptations white-tailed deer have and what you can Sun and Sunflowers-Sept 7 Learn the difference between constrictors *Registration required for events do to keep the local population healthy The Pioneer Days-Oct 5 and venomous snakes. Get up close and with asterisk. and wild. Make a Leaf Pile!-Nov 2 personal with a resident snake. Friday, Sept 6 • 1:30 pm Saturday, Oct 19 • 5:30 pm 708-868-0606

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