Events in DuPage Forest Preserves: Oct. 31 - Nov. 6

For more information on the many programs and places of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, call 630-933-7200, or visit dupageforest.org.

Monday, Oct. 31
Searching for Peabody’s Tomb — In this Halloween show by First Folio Theatre, join the spirits of Mayslake Hall as they take you through the historic building in search of Mr. Peabody’s Tomb. Shows 7 p.m. – midnight every half hour at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st Street in Oak Brook. Ages 12 and up. $10 per person. For tickets, call 630-986-8067 or visit www.firstfolio.org.

Wednesday, Nov. 2
Horse-Drawn Hayrides — Take a 30-minute ride through the prairies and woodlands of Danada Forest Preserve, and learn about the features of this historic preserve. 5 – 6:30 p.m. at Danada Equestrian Center, 3S507 Naperville Road in Wheaton. All ages. $5 per person ages 13 and up; $2 ages 5 – 12; under 5 free. Rides available on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups of 15 or more are encouraged to reserve private hayrides. Call 630-668-6012.

Quail-Wagon Tours — Enjoy a 30-minute guided quail-wagon ride, and learn about the natural and cultural history of St. James Farm along the way. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville at Madison Street and Hoy Avenue. All ages. $5 per person ages 13 – 54; $4 ages 55 and up; $2 ages 5 – 12; under 5 free. Registration not required. Call 630-933-7248.

Saturday, Nov. 5
Blacksmithing Demonstrations — Stop by the wagon shed to see the blacksmith repair equipment and demonstrate the tools and techniques of the trade. Demonstrations ongoing. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road in West Chicago. All ages. Free. Registration not required. Call 630-876-5900.

Horse-Drawn Hayrides — Take a 30-minute ride through the prairies and woodlands of Danada Forest Preserve, and learn about the features of this historic preserve. Noon – 3:45 p.m. at Danada Equestrian Center, 3S507 Naperville Road in Wheaton. All ages. $5 per person ages 13 and up; $2 ages 5 – 12; under 5 free. Rides available on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups of 15 or more are encouraged to reserve private hayrides. Call 630-668-6012.
Quail-Wagon Tours — Enjoy a 30-minute guided quail-wagon ride, and learn about the natural and cultural history of St. James Farm along the way. 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville at Madison Street and Hoy Avenue. All ages. $5 per person ages 13 – 54; $4 ages 55 and up; $2 ages 5 – 12; under 5 free. Registration not required. Call 630-933-7248.

Volunteer 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, 29W220 Mack Road in West Chicago. Ages 12 and up; under 16 with an adult. Free. To register, call 630-933-7681 at least five business days in advance; groups of five or more must call 10 business days in advance.

Volunteer Restoration Workday — Help restore a natural area by removing nonnative vegetation or collecting or planting seed. 9 a.m. – noon at Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve in on 83rd Street one-half mile east of Route 59. All ages; under 14 with an adult. Free. To register, call 630-933-7681 at least five business days in advance; groups of five or more must call 10 business days in advance.

Volunteer Restoration Workday — Help restore a natural area by removing nonnative vegetation or collecting or planting seed. 9 a.m. – noon at West Chicago Prairie Forest Preserve in West Chicago on Industrial Drive one-half mile south of Hawthorne Lane. Ages 8 and up; under 14 with an adult. Free. Groups of 10 or more must register. Call 630-293-1627.

Sunday, Nov. 6
Horse-Drawn Hayrides — Take a 30-minute ride through the prairies and woodlands of Danada Forest Preserve, and learn about the features of this historic preserve. Noon – 3:45 p.m. at Danada Equestrian Center, 3S507 Naperville Road in Wheaton. All ages. $5 per person ages 13 and up; $2 ages 5 – 12; under 5 free. Rides available on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups of 15 or more are encouraged to reserve private hayrides. Call 630-668-6012.

Introduction to Prescription Burns — Hear about the how, when and why of the District’s prescription-burn program, and see a burn in progress, weather permitting. 1 – 3 p.m. at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton on Butterfield Road two miles west of Naperville Road. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free. Registration begins Oct. 24. Call 630-933-7248.

Quail-Wagon Tours — Enjoy a 30-minute guided quail-wagon ride, and learn about the natural and cultural history of St. James Farm along the way. 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville at Madison Street and Hoy Avenue. All ages. $5 per person ages 13 – 54; $4 ages 55 and up; $2 ages 5 – 12; under 5 free. Registration not required. Call 630-933-7248.