Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Fall Brochure

*Registration required for events with asterisk. 847-381-6592 SEPTEMBER Lifting Logs Get dirty and discover the creatures large and small that make a decaying log their home in this hands-on program. Sunday, Sept 1 • 1 pm Stroll Through a September Prairie Experience a prairie’s “golden month.” Join us for a 2-mile walk along Phantom Prairie to view sun owers and goldenrods. Sunday, Sept 8 • 1 pm Goldenrods Take a stroll to observe who is hiding in goldenrod blossoms and learn more about these ever-present plants. Sunday, Sept 22 • 1 pm Bees, Wasps & Hornets Learn all about these insects that can be plentiful, and at times “pesky,” this time of the year. Sunday, Sept 29 • 1 pm OCTOBER Autumn Voyagers Enjoy a seasonal outing discovering some of our autumn voyaging birds, mammals, insects and more! Sunday, Oct 6 • 1 pm Conservation@Home: Composting for a Sustainable Lifestyle U of IL Extension staff and volunteers lead a workshop on how to recycle food scraps and yard waste to create compost both in indoor and outdoor spaces. Sunday, Oct 13 • 1–3 pm Autumn Hues Take in the colors of the season and learn a little about the science behind the changes. Sunday, Oct 20 • 1 pm Costumes and Camouflage Costumes are encouraged for this family- friendly hike through the woods. Learn about the colors and camou age animals wear and nd treats along the way. Sunday, Oct 27 • 1 pm NOVEMBER Waterfowl Watch Hike as long as you like as we visit our wetlands to see what waterfowl ew in. Sunday, Nov 3 • 9:30 am–Noon Fall Stroll Join us for a 1.5-mile hike as we enjoy and discuss the seasonal changes that are afoot. Sunday, Nov 10 • 1 pm Local Wings Stop on by for a short 1/3-mile bird walk to see what birds are active on our site. Sunday, Nov 17 • 1 pm Aw Nuts! It’s not just the squirrels and chipmunks that take advantage of the fall bounty of acorns and nuts. Take a stroll to discover more about nuts and who else is enjoying them! Sunday, Nov 24 • 1 pm NORTHWEST CRABTREE fpdcc.com 15