Date 10/10/2008

EVENTS IN DUPAGE FOREST PRESERVES FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 20 – 26
Reservations are not required unless otherwise noted.
When reservations are required, please include “Reservations begin” dates.
Unless a fee is specified, events are free of charge.

Wednesday, October 22
Horse-Drawn Hayrides — Enjoy a 30-minute horse-drawn hayride through prairies and woodlands while learning about fascinating features of this preserve. First come, first served. 5 – 7:15 p.m. at Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton. $5 per adult, $2 per child ages 5 to 12, children under 5 free. Groups of 10 or more must make reservations. Call 630-668-6012.
Nature Hike for Home-Schoolers — Learn about natural and cultural histories during off-trail explorations through a variety of habitats. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve in Darien. Ages 5 and up; under 18 with an adult. $5 per family. Reservations begin Oct. 8. Call 630-942-6200.
Friday, October 24
Halloween Night Walks — Enjoy Halloween tricks and natural-history tales during a nighttime walk through the woods. These hour-long walks are a spook-tacular treat! 6 – 9 p.m. at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve in Oak Brook. Ages 6 and up. Advance-purchase tickets required. Call 630-850-8110.
Native-Plant-Nursery Workday — Help the District’s Habitat Improvement Program by lending a hand at the nursery. Weed and water plant beds, or collect and clean seed. 8 – 11 a.m. at the Grounds and Resources Complex at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville. Ages 12 and up; under 16 with an adult. Groups of five or more must make reservations by Oct. 10. Call 630-933-7681 for waiver requirements.
Saturday, October 25
Halloween Night Walks — Enjoy Halloween tricks and natural-history tales during a nighttime walk through the woods. These hour-long walks are a spook-tacular treat! 6 – 9 p.m. at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve in Oak Brook. Ages 6 and up. Advance-purchase tickets required. Call 630-850-8110.
Horse-Drawn Hayrides — Enjoy a 30-minute horse-drawn hayride through prairies and woodlands while learning about fascinating features of this preserve. First come, first served. Noon – 3:45 p.m. at Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton. $5 per adult, $2 per child ages 5 to 12, children under 5 free. Groups of 10 or more must make reservations. Call 630-668-6012.
Make a Difference Day — Share in this national day of helping others by joining a forest preserve workday. 9 a.m. – noon at East Branch Forest Preserve in Glendale Heights. Groups of five or more must make reservations by Oct 20. Call 630-933-7681 for waiver requirements.
Nature Workday — Help restore a natural area by removing nonnative vegetation or collecting or planting seed. 9 a.m. – noon at the Glacial Ridge area at Churchill Woods Forest Preserve in Glen Ellyn and at Wayne Grove Forest Preserve in Bartlett. All ages; under 14 with an adult. Groups of five or more must make reservations by Oct 13. Call 630-933-7681 for waiver requirements.
Restoration Workday — Enjoy the outdoors while helping to restore the unique characteristics of one of DuPage County’s most diverse prairies by clearing invasive plants or planting seed. 9 a.m. – noon at West Chicago Prairie Forest Preserve in West Chicago. Groups of 10 or more must make reservations. Call 630-961-2041.
Sunday, October 26
Halloween Night Walks — Enjoy Halloween tricks and natural-history tales during a nighttime walk through the woods. These hour-long walks are a spook-tacular treat! 6 – 9 p.m. at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve in Oak Brook. Ages 6 and up. Advance-purchase tickets required. Call 630-850-8110.
Horse-Drawn Hayrides — Enjoy a 30-minute horse-drawn hayride through prairies and woodlands while learning about fascinating features of this preserve. First come, first served. Noon – 3:45 p.m. at Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton. $5 per adult, $2 per child ages 5 to 12, children under 5 free. Groups of 10 or more must make reservations. Call 630-668-6012.
Nature Workday — Help restore a natural area by removing nonnative vegetation or collecting or planting seed. 1 – 4 p.m. at Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve in Naperville. All ages; under 14 with an adult. Groups of five or more must make reservations by Oct. 13. Call 630-933-7681 for waiver requirements.