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Get involved this November!
Join us at one of these upcoming volunteer events:
Calumet Seed Processing
Nov 10 at Sand Ridge Nature Center
Central Confluence Seed Collectors
Nov 14 at Native Seed Nursery
Visit fpdcc.com/volunteer/ to sign up.
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From cozy campfire stories to celebrating local history and culture, there’s something for everyone in the Preserves!
🌙 Stars, Stories & S’mores
Nov 6
📍 LaBagh Woods
🌳 Calumet Heritage Day
Nov 7
📍 Sand Ridge Nature Center
Visit fpdcc.com/events/ for more details.
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Take in the crisp air, colorful leaves and the beauty of the changing seasons in the Forest Preserves. 🍂 – captured by Debbie Ziegler, River Trail Nature Center, November 2023
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🎃 President @ToniPreckwinkle joined families at Eggers Grove for our annual Trunk or Treat with the East Side Chamber of Commerce.
Thanks to everyone who brought their costumes and Halloween spirit for a sweet afternoon in the @FPDCC!
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🍂 Explore fall in the Forest Preserves! Use our Fall Color Map to find vibrant spots to see peak colors. 🌳 Then meet the forest’s giants in our Champion Tree Register, featuring the biggest, oldest trees in Cook County.
🔗 fpdcc.com/fall-colors
fpdcc.com/nature/champion-tr…
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Embrace the enchanting world of bats this October season! 🦇
Halloween is just around the corner, making bats the perfect topic for the season. Enhance your knowledge about these eco-friendly mammals..
Read more: fpdcc.com/forget-your-fears-…
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Fall in the Forest Preserves 🍂 – captured by Timothy Minnick, Paw Paw Woods Nature Preserve, November 2025
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🌳 Healthier preserves start with better understanding.
Our Research Symposium brought staff and scientists together to share findings, helping guide how we care for Cook County’s preserves.
Learn more: fpdcc.com/research
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Celebrate Halloween in @FPDCC with these three fun events!
Spooky Stories & S’mores
Oct 24 | 2–5 p.m.
📍Thatcher Woods Pavilion
Trunk-or-Treat
Oct 25 | Noon–4 p.m.
📍Eggers Grove
Owl-oween Bash
Oct 30 | 6–9 p.m.
📍Crabtree Nature Center
Learn more: fpdcc.com/events
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It's #WildWednesday! Today we're learning about the seven native species of woodpeckers that can be spotted in the Forest Preserves of Cook County!
Check out this throwback blog: fpdcc.com/know-7-native-wood…
#BirdThePreserves
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🍂 Fall color. 🎃 Halloween fun. October is a great time to explore the @FPDCC
Take an autumn walk or paddle, bring the family to a festive event and make the most of the season.
Plan your fall adventure: fpdcc.com/enjoy-fall-hallowe…
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Skokie Lagoons | Forest Preserve District of Cook County, North of Tower Road | October 2026 @FPDCC
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Planning a trip into nature? Be sure to check for ticks!
Check out our webpage on ticks to learn about avoiding tick bites, what to do in case of a tick bite, and tick testing in the Forest Preserves: fpdcc.com/nature/coexisting-….
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🍂 Fall turns the forest floor into a masterpiece of color, but each leaf tells its own story. Learn how to identify trees like burr oak and sugar maple by the shape of their leaves this season!
🍁 Try it yourself: fpdcc.com/identifying-leaves…
📸: Jerry Attere
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Happy #WorldMentalHealthDay from @FPDCC!
Caring for your mind is just as important as caring for your body. 🌿✨ Our wellness events in the woods offer space to recharge, reflect & reconnect.
Explore programs: fpdcc.com/events/category/we…
#MentalHealthMatters
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🕷️ Nature’s best costumes aren’t just for Halloween.
From spiders that change color to moths that mimic other creatures, some @FPDCC residents are masters of disguise.
Meet the insects and spiders dressed for survival: fpdcc.com/these-insects-dont…
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