Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Fall Brochure

THROUGHOUT the FALL What’s on The Menu? Join us at feeding time to learn about our display animals and their unique habits. Saturdays & Sundays • 3 pm Small Serendipity Join us for a nature story and craft or other activity. Ages 3–6 with an adult. Wednesdays, Sept 4 & 18; Oct 2, 16 & 30; Nov 6 & 20 • 10 am Restoration Workdays* Improve native wildlife habitat by learning about and removing invasive species. Registration required. Ages 10 & up; children under 15 with an adult. Saturdays, Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2 10 am–Noon 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, 847-824-8360 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays. Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission After November 1, building and grounds close at 4 pm. Join us as we celebrate the season with a special day of autumn fun. Storytelling, beekeeping demos, pumpkin painting, hayrides and more! Admission is free; there are small fees for some activities or bring a non-perishable food item to donate to The Greater Chicago Food Depository in exchange for activity tickets. 1 item=1 ticket Sunday, Oct 20 • 10 am–4 pm Fall Festival SEPTEMBER Creature Feature Get up close and personal with one of the animals at River Trail. Sunday & Monday, Sept 1 & 2 • 1:30 pm Animal Evidence Uncover the mystery of local wildlife as we hike the trails to examine the signs, tracks, and other clues some animals leave behind. Sunday, Sept 8 • 1:30 pm Birding Basics* Learn the basics in birdwatching just in time for the fall birding season. Ages 13 & up. Sunday, Sept 15 •1:30 pm SPECIAL EVENT 20

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