Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 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 SEPTEMBER International Vulture Awareness Day* Learn about the important members of nature’s clean-up crew! Meet our turkey vulture and make a cute vulture craft. Saturday, Sept 2 • 10 am Autumnal Equinox Walk* Celebrate the rst day of autumn with a walk. Saturday, Sept 23 • 10 am OCTOBER Bird painting Step-by-Step: Screech Owl* Sketch and paint. For both beginners and more experienced artists. All materials provided. $5/person. Friday, Oct 13 • Noon–3 pm Seed Collecting at Wolf Road Prairie* Collect prairie seeds with us and learn about the story of the prairie. Ages: 12 & up. Saturday Oct 14 • 10 am Wolf Road Prairie–31st St, west of Wolf Rd, Cook County National Reptile Awareness Day* Learn about local reptiles and meet some scaly Animal Ambassadors. Saturday, Oct 21 • 1 pm THROUGHOUT the SEASON Bone Appetit Join us during feeding time to learn about our ambassador animals. Sundays, Sept 17, Oct 22, Nov 19 • 3 pm Thursdays in the Field - Drop-in Connect to nature through fun themed activities for adults and kids. Hosted by Univ of IL Extension volunteers. 2:30–4:30 pm Thursday, Sept 21: Celebrating Indigenous Plant Knowledge Thursday, Oct 19: Soil and Geology Nature Story Trail “Its Fall” by Linda Glaser Experience a story unfold along a short, looped trail. A craft is available to take home afterwards to continue your adventures. Available daily. Friday, Sept 29-Monday, Oct 23 9 am–5 pm Autumn Nature Walks* Families, join us for a guided walk as the autumn color intensi es. Saturday, Sept 30; Sunday, Oct 8 •10 am Fall Bird Walks* Take a guided bird walk to see both resident and migratory birds. All welcome, binoculars available to loan. Sundays, Sept 24, Oct 29 • 8 am 24