Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Fall Brochure

738 atcher Ave, River Forest, 708-366-6530 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Starting November 1, building and grounds close at 4 pm. Free Admission THROUGHOUT the SEASON Bone Appetit Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor ambassador animals. Sundays, Sept 4; Oct 16; Nov 13 • 3 pm Wellness Walks in Thatcher Woods* Enjoy a mindful and meditative guided nature walk led by Roberta Jannsen, Univ. of IL Extension volunteer. Ages 18 & up. Saturday, Sept 3, Thursday, Sept 15; Sunday Oct 16; Wednesdays, Nov 9, 16 • 1 pm 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 11 • Noon–3 pm Senior Fitness Walks* Join other seniors and Roberta Jannsen, University of Illinois Extension volunteer, for a gentle, moderately paced, 1-mile walk. Wednesday, Sept 7, Oct 12, 19; Sunday, Nov 13 • 1 pm Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 Chicago Ave, River Forest Going on a Fairy Door Hunt Some fairies have taken up residence on the grounds! Pick up a clue sheet anytime at the Museum to nd fairy doors. Monday, Sept 19–Sunday, Oct 2, 9 am–5 pm, (Drop in) Fall Bird Walks* Join us on a guided bird walk. All welcome, binoculars available to loan. Sundays, Sept 25, Oct 30 • 9 am Autumn Nature Walks* Join us for a guided walk along our trails as the autumn color intensi es. Sundays, Oct 23, Nov 6 • 1:30 pm SEPTEMBER International Vulture Awareness Day* Come learn about the important but often- overlooked members of nature’s clean-up crew! Meet a turkey vulture and make a craft. Family program. Saturday, Sept 3 • 1:30 pm 24