Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Fall Brochure

Environmental Learning Center 12545 W 111th St, Lemont, 630-257-2045 Building: 9 am–4 pm, Grounds: 8 am–4 pm daily, Free Admission THROUGHOUT the SEASON Ecological Restoration Weekend* Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat. Bring your own gloves; tools are provided. Saturdays & Sundays • 9:30–11:30 am Sept 24 & 25, Oct 29 & 30, Nov 26 & 27 SEPTEMBER Nest Search Think like an ornithologist! Search for birds’ nests while walking along an accessible, paved route. Field notes provided to help you out. Self-guided, family drop-in program. Saturday &Sunday,Sept 3&4 • 10 am–2 pm Singing Insects* Enjoy the chorus of singing insects. Learn how to conserve these nocturnal wonders. Thursday, Sept 8 • 7 pm Sweeping the Prairie* What kind of invertebrates can we nd in the prairie and why is it important to know? Sweep net through the prairie to nd out. Family program. Saturday, Sept 10 • 1 pm Conservation@Home: Name that Shrub* Wildlife depends on native shrubs. Learn to identify and how to incorporate native shrubs in your home landscape. Indoor talk followed by guided walk. Ages 14 & up. Sunday, Sept 11 • 1 pm Orienteering Part I: Beginner Compass Skills* Learn the basics of using a compass through different games. Ages 10 & up. Saturday, Sept 17 • 1 pm Dolomite Prairie Hike* Kick off Illinois Prairie Week with a hike through a dolomite prairie. Rough terrain, bring sunscreen. Ages 14 & up. Sunday, Sept 18 • 10 am Public Lands Day Give back to nature at Sagawau! Help improve the health of our Forest Preserves by removing litter or cutting invasive brush. Litter picking supplies will be available. Tools and safety gear will be provided for invasive brush removal. Saturday, Sept 24 • 9:30–11:30 am Image: Dolomite Prairie Hike 30