Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of Oct. 13. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org.

Whooo Lives Here: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, Plum Creek Nature Center, Crete Township. Learn about the nesting habits of screech owls and build a nest box to install at home. Ages 18 or older; $20 per person. Register by Tuesday, Oct. 14.

Oh Deer!: 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, O’Hara Woods Preserve, Romeoville. Hike up to 3 miles on uneven terrain to observe deer and other busy wildlife as the forest prepares for winter. All ages; free. Register by Wednesday, Oct. 15.

Trout Season Celebration: 6-8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Hidden Lakes Trout Farm, Bolingbrook. Kick off fall trout season with early fishing access, complimentary hot drinks and doughnuts, and a chance to pick up licenses and stamps at the Tackle Box. All ages; free.

Rec Bike Club: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Hadley Valley – Gougar Road Access, Homer Township. Take a 9-mile group ride on crushed limestone trails and work toward completing the four-ride series to earn a 2025 Rec Bike Club shirt. Ages 16 or older; free. Register by Friday, Oct. 17. A bicycle and helmet are required.

History of the Jack-o’-Lantern: 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Isle a la Cache Museum, Romeoville. Explore the tradition of the jack-o’-lantern from ancient origins to today, then carve a turnip, the original Halloween vegetable. Ages 18 or older; free. Register by Thursday, Oct. 16.

Sunrise Hike: 6:30-8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, Prairie Bluff Preserve, Crest Hill. Start the day with a brisk morning hike and watch the sunrise over the prairie. All ages; free. Register by Friday, Oct. 17