Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Fall Brochure

Environmental Learning Center 12545 W 111th St, Lemont, 630-257-2045 Building: 9 am–4pm, Grounds: 8 am–4 pm daily, Free Admission THROUGHOUT the FALL Canyon Tours* Sagawau Canyon highlights the geology of NE Illinois. Hike is over rough terrain; wading through a stream is necessary. Registration required, starts the Monday prior to the program date. Saturdays, Sept 7 & 14; Sundays, Oct 6 & 13 • 10 am Predators of the Preserves* Learn about the predators that call Cook County home and their vital role in our ecosystem. Ages 14 & up. Meso-Predators: Raccoons Saturday, Oct 5 • 1 pm Canines: Coyotes Saturday, Nov 16 • 1 pm Restoration Workday* Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive plants. Gloves and tools available for loan. Saturdays, Sept 28, Oct 26, Nov 23 • 9:30–11:30 am Bird Banding Join banders to observe this method of studying birds. Weather permitting. Sunday, Sept 22 & Saturday, Oct 12 9:30 am SEPTEMBER Grasshoppers Grasshoppers everywhere! Join us for a hike to observe these abundant insects. All ages. Sunday, Sept 1 • 1 pm Plant Spotlight on Composites* Focus on unique ower characteristics to identify plants in the composite family including asters, goldenrods and sun owers. Ages 16 & up. Sunday, Sept 8 • 1 pm Fall Warblers* Learn how to identify these small birds with their fall plumage. A hike focusing on eld observation will follow an indoor presentation. Ages 18 and up. Saturday, Sept 21 • 10 am–1 pm Prairie Week Celebration The third week of September is Illinois Prairie Week! Celebrate by exploring our diverse tallgrass prairie. Self-guided historical prairie walks September 15–21: Naturalist-led walks Sunday, Sept 15 Small mammals • 9 am Botany • 10:30 am Sweep Netting • Noon 30