Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Fall Brochure

A SOUTHWEST SAGAWAU *Registration required for events with asterisk. 630-257-2045 Red Gate Woods* Enjoy an indoor presentation by former Argonne scientist, Dave Dolak. Afterwards, drive to Red Gate Woods for a guided walk to the site of the world’s rst nuclear reactor. Ages 16 & up. Sunday, Oct 8 • 10 am–2 pm Geopalooza: Adventures in Geoscience Innovation Join naturalists as they discuss three innovations in earth science, and how they can help us understand our local geoscience. Saturday, Oct 14 • 1 pm Virtual on Facebook Live Fall Color Walk* Enjoy a leisurely nature walk to see the fall colors. Family program. Sunday, Oct 15; Saturday Oct 21 • 1 pm “The Magic Stump” Film Screening* “The Magic Stump” tells the story of an Illinois tree stump that’s attracted a phenomenal variety of wintering raptors through the years. Join us for this documentary short. Sunday Oct 22 • 1 pm NOVEMBER “Monty and Rose 2: The World of Monty and Rose” Film Screening* This one-hour documentary chronicles the lives of Chicago’s beloved pair of piping plovers over ve years and is a follow-up to a 2019 documentary short. Sunday, Nov 5 • 1 pm Book Discussion: “Braiding Sweetgrass” Join us for a book discussion about “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Saturday, Nov 11 • 10 am Queen Quest* Where do bumble bee queens overwinter? Join us on a search for dormant queens. Saturday, Nov 11 • 1 pm Fossil Quarry Tour* Learn about Chicago’s ancient history through indoor fossil presentations followed by a visit to the fossil reserve quarry. Sunday, Nov 12 • 1 pm Geology of the Sag Valley* Come along for a tour of the Sag Valley to observe and interpret its geologic formations. Participants will drive their own vehicles to each location. Ages 16 & up. Saturday, Nov 18 • 9 am–1 pm The Smokey Bear Effect* Come learn about America’s history of wild re management and how a little bear in uenced the whole nation. Sunday, Nov 19 • 1 pm ENTICE workshop: Coyote Track* In partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, this workshop will focus on coyote ecology and behavior related to data collected from radio-collared coyotes. CDPU’s available. Register at enticeworkshops.com. Saturday, Nov 4 • 9 am–3 pm fpdcc.com 31 A SOUTH EST SAGAWAU *Registration required for events with asterisk. 630-257-2045 Signs of Spring* How do plants and animals respond to the longer days? Join us for a trail hike looking for signs of spring’s arrival. Sunday, Apr 2 • 1 pm Teen Exploration Day: Bird Banding Bird banding is a scienti c method of studying birds. Drop-in and visit the banders to learn more. Weather dependent. Teens encouraged to attend. Saturday, Apr 8 • 9 am–Noon The Winds that Control the Weather Wi s move weather on a planetary scale. Tune into Sagawau’s Facebook page to learn about wind and how these forces change the weather. Sunday, Apr 9 • 1 pm (Facebook Live) Earth Day Restoration Weekend-Garlic Mustard Pull* Celebrate Earth Day by welcoming back native plants and wildlife by pulling invasive garlic mustard. Friday, Apr 21; Saturday, Apr 22 9:30–11:30 am The Chickadee Introducing the black-capped chickadee! Learn about this seed-cracking, year- round resident . Sunday, Apr 23 • 1 pm MAY World Migratory Bird Day Celebrate bird migration by learning how water effects bird life. Learn simple steps you can do to preserve water and protect birds. Saturday, May 13• 9 am–2 pm Wildflower Walk* Spend your weekend enjoying wild owers. Join us for a wild ower walk. Saturday, May 20 • 1 pm Wildflower Art* Learn to artistically capture the beauty and details of plants with drawing and painting techniques. Ages 12 & up. Su day, May 21 • 1 pm fpdcc.com 31