Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Fall Brochure

738 atcher Ave, River Forest, 708-366-6530 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission Starting November 1, building and grounds close at 4 pm. “Bone” Appetit Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor resident animals. Saturdays, Sept 7, Oct 12 & 19, Nov 16 & 30 • 11 am Nature Tots* Explore nature and nature play with your tot. Ages 2–5 w/adult. Wednesdays, Sept 11, Oct 23, Nov 13 10 am Autumn Nature Walks Join us for a guided walk along our trails as summer turns to fall, and autumn color intensi es. Saturdays, Sept 14, Oct 26, Nov 9 • 1 pm SEPTEMBER Good Birders Don’t Wear White Join John Elliott of Chicago Audubon to share tips and ideas for more successful and enjoyable bird watching. Ages 18& up. Saturday, Sept 21 • 1 pm Composting Workshop* Join University of Illinois Extension staff and volunteers for a composting workshop and learn how to recycle food scraps and yard waste to create compost that can be used to enhance soil. Saturday, Sept 28 • 10 am–Noon Migrating Monarchs Celebration Travel with this amazing butter y and trace its migration route to Mexico through fun activities, kid’s crafts and educational displays. See how monarchs are raised, tagged for tracking and watch butter ies being released. Learn how you can help monarchs and other pollinators! Thatcher Woods 8030 Chicago Ave, River Forest Sunday, Sept 8 • Noon–3 pm Photo: Ralph Chichester THROUGHOUT the FALL Carol Foster Art Exhibit Enjoy the nature artwork of oil painter Carol Foster, on display in Trailside’s classroom from September through November. Nature Story Times Enjoy nature-inspired stories followed by a craft and snack. Children ages 3-6 w/adult. Thursdays, Sept 5 & 19, Oct 3 & 17, Nov 7 & 21 • 10:30 am 24