Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Fall Brochure

*Registration required for events with an asterisk. Please call 847.381.6592 for more information and registration. We are All Connected Todos estamos conectados Join us for a guided bilingual nature walk exploring how all of nature is interconnected, including us. Únase a nosotros por una caminata bilingue y guiada por la naturaleza para explorar como todo en la naturaleza está connectado, incluso a nosotros. Sunday, Sept 29 • 1 pm Domingo, 29 de septiembre a la 1 pm OCTOBER Autumn Voyagers Learn and observe who moves when winter approaches. Sunday, Oct 6 • 1 pm How to do Nothing for Overwintering Pollinators Find out best practices that support native pollinators. Saturday, Oct 12 • 1 pm Indigenous Environmentalists Walk In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, enjoy a self-guided walk and learn about indigenous naturalists. Sunday, Oct 13; Monday, Oct 14, 10 am–4 pm Evening Jack O’Lantern Ramble* Join us for a self-guided walk on our candlelit pumpkin trails. Friday, Oct 18 • 6–9 pm Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt Find all the hidden pumpkins during a fun self-guided scavenger hunt. Costumes encouraged. Drop in. Sunday, Oct 20 • 10 am-2 pm Fall Art* Let the fall color be your inspiration as you paint and create leaf art. Ages 3–7 w/adult. Sunday, Oct 27 • 1 pm NOVEMBER Waterfowl Watch Get to know the ducks and geese on Crabtree Lake. Saturday, Nov 2 • 10 am Prescribed Fire Come learn how prescribed fires help manage ecosystems. Sunday, Nov 10 • 1 pm Plants in the Military Humans have many uses for plants. On Veterans Day, we will observe how they were used in the military. Monday, Nov 11 • 1 pm Pride Night* Walk candlelit trails and enjoy a hot cocoa bar and s’mores at a bonfire. LGBTQ2S+ people and allies are welcome. Presented with the Kenneth Young Center. Ages 18 & up. Friday, Nov 15 • 6–9 pm Owl Prowl* WHoo’s calling out in the dark of night? Listen for owls. Ages 10 & up. Friday, Nov 22 • 7 pm Knock, Knock! Who’s there? Our native woodpeckers, that’s who! Learn about their adaptations, make your own feeder, and go on a binocular hunt. Sunday, Nov 24 • 1 pm NORTHWEST CRABTREE fpdcc.com 15 *Registration required for events with asterisk. 847-381-6592 Partial Solar Eclipse Use our scope and sun viewers to watch the eclipse safely. Monday, Apr 8 • 12:30–3:30 pm Map & Compass Walk Le rn h w to use m p nd comp ss, then practice on 1.5-mil walk. Saturday, Apr 13 • 1 pm Naturalist’s Choice Come visit to see what we came up with. Sunday, Apr 14 • 1 pm Sustainability 101 Drop by to learn about various ways to be more environmentally friendly. Su day, Apr 21 • 1 pm Full Moon Wal * Walk under the light of the full moon. Tuesday, Apr 23 • 7:30 pm Micro-Safari, Part III O r microscopic exploration of the lively waters of Crabtree concludes. Sunday, Apr 8 pm MAY Relax & Unwind Sunset Walk * Join us for a Mental Health Awareness Month walk. Ages 18 & up. Friday, May 3 • 7:30 pm Touch a Tractor at Crabtree Interact with some of the important restoration equipment. Saturday, May 4 • 11 am–2 pm Mo her’s Day Wildflower Walk Join u for a w lk in the w odl d Sunday, May 12 • 1 pm Let’s Go Fly A Kite! Bring a kite over to Barrington Road Pond to celebrate Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month. Saturday, May 18 • 10 am–Noon Garlic Mustard Pull* Help us improve our woodlands by removing this invasive species. Sunday, May 19 • 1–3 pm Insect Architects Meet some of the most impressive builders and manipulators in the insect world. Ages 6 & up. Saturday, May 25 • 1 p April Showers Bring May Flowers Delight in the sights, scents and stories of spring flowers on a guided walk. Sunday, May 26 • 1 pm Earth Day Nature Play Play, plant, paint and pretend with family-fun activities. Saturday, Apr 20 • Noon–3 pm NORTHWEST CRABTREE fpdcc.com 13