Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Fall Brochure

THROUGHOUT the FALL Mother Nature and Me* Children ages 3–5 years old and their favorite adult will learn about nature through exploration and outdoor activities. Wednesdays • 10:30 am Mantids- Sept 4 Pumpkins - Oct 30 Owls- Nov 6 S.E.N.I.O.R.S.* Nature will inspire a different activity for seniors each week. Seniors only. Thursdays, Sept 5, Oct 10, Nov 7•10–11 am R.I.P. Stewardship Workday Assist us with Removing Invasive Plants. Ages 10 & up. Children under 15 w/adult. Saturdays, Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 19 10 am–Noon Night Sky Programs Peek at the universe through telescopes. Guided by the Chicago Astronomical Society. Light Pollution-Losing the night sky Saturday, Sept 14 • 7–11 pm Constellation Mythology Saturday, Oct 12 • 7–10 pm Slough Smorgasbord Join us for a casual morning feeding of the nature center’s aquatic animals. Saturdays, Sept 21,Oct 19, Nov 16•10:30 am Naturalist’s Choice Join a naturalist as we discover a seasonal occurrence in nature. Saturday, Sept 28, Nov 2 & 30 •1:30 pm 9800 Willow Springs Rd,WillowSprings,708-839-6897 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. Yoga in the Woods* A 1.5-mile hike and yoga set to the sounds of nature will leave you in a relaxed and peaceful state. Bring your own mat or beach towel. Ages 16 & up. Sundays, Sept 8, Oct 20, Nov 3 • 10–11:15 am 28