Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Fall Brochure

A NORTH *Registration required for events marked with asterisk. For more information or registration, call 847.824.8360 21 Fall Walk* Spectacular fall colors to view while enjoying a casual walk in the woods. Sunday, Oct 13 • 10:30 am or 1:30 pm The Un-haunted Forest* Come in costume for a magical walk. Cost: $5/child. Register by 10/24. Sunday, Oct 27 • 10:30 am or 1:30 pm NOVEMBER GPS Scavenger Hunt* Learn about and participate in a technology-inspired scavenger hunt. Sunday, Nov 3 • 11 am, 12:30 pm or 2 pm Seeds and Stewardship Learn about seed dispersal techniques and spend time collecting native seeds. Ages 18 & up. Saturday, Nov 9 • Noon Sugar Shack Time Machine* Travel through time as we open our sugar shack and learn about the history of maple syrup. Register by 11/7. Sunday, Nov 10 • 1:30 pm Nocturnal Hunters: Owls Learn about the different attributes that make owls unique and fascinating. Sunday, Nov 17 • 1:30 pm Changing Seasons Don’t be a turkey. Learn how nature adapts to the changing seasons and prepares for winter. Sunday, Nov 24 • 1:30 pm National Clean Up Day Join us at River Trail and the surrounding preserves and clean up our natural world. Pick up supplies onsite. All ages. Saturday, Sept 21 • 9 am–3 pm Interesting Insects Look for all the different insects we can find in the fall season. Sunday, Sept 22 • 1:30 pm Party for the Preserves Celebrate the Forest Preserves of Cook County on National Public Lands Day. Saturday, Sept 28 • 10:30 am–2:30 pm Fall Flower Walks: 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Activities & Crafts: 11 am–2 pm Birds of Prey Meet one of our raptors and learn what makes these winged hunters so unique. Sunday, Sept 29 • 1:30 pm OCTOBER Nature Detective What happened here?! Learn how to look for clues to figure out nature’s mysteries. Sunday, Oct 6 • 1:30 pm Phone Photography* Enjoy a guided walk to photograph and view seasonal nature. For all levels and phone camera types. Register by 10/9. Ages 13 & up. Saturday, Oct 12 • 10 am–Noon RIVER TRAIL A RIVER TRAIL NORTH *Registration required at least 2 days in advance of the events marked with asterisk. 847-824-8360 19 MARCH Sap’s Rising* Walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end and learn about the sweet history of maple syrup making. Saturdays, Mar 2, 9, 16 10:30 am or 1:30 pm Sundays, Mar 3, 10 10:30 am or 1:30 pm Bucket Bug Hunt Walk through our suga bush to l arn abo t early spring ins cts. Sunday, Mar 24 • 1:30 pm The Unb ried Tr asure Hunt Pick up a treasure map then decode the clues onsite. Sunday, Mar 31 • 11 am–2 pm APRIL Build a Beehouse Workshop* Support your gardens by building a beehouse for local native pollinators. Sunday, Apr 7 • 1 pm GPS Scavenger Hunt* Learn about and participate in a technology-inspired scavenger hunt. Sunday, Apr 14 • 11 am, 12:30 pm or 2 pm Conservation@Home: No Mow May Talk Learn how delaying your spring clean-up can help backyard conservation. Sunday, Apr 21 • 1:30 pm Nature at Night* Explore the world of nature after the sun sets. $5/person. Registration and payment required by 4/24. Friday, Apr 26 • 7:30 pm Spring Stroll A walk to highlight the signs of spring. Sunday, Apr 28 • 1:30 pm MAY Frog Frenzy Learn how to dress, act and live as a frog. Sunday, M y 5 • 1:30 pm Migratory Bird Day Saturday, May 11 Birding Basics* • 10 a –Noon Learn the ba ics of bird watching. Ages 8 & up. Raptor Encounter • 1:30–2:30 pm Get up close with live birds of prey. Wildflower Walk* Learn about spring woodland wildflowers on a casual walk. Sunday, May 12 • 1:30 pm Night Hike* An evening walk to learn about nocturnal animals at River Trail. $5/person. Registration and payment required by 5/15. Friday, May 17 • 7:30 pm Spring Stroll A walk to highlight the signs of spring. Sunday, May 19 • 1:30 pm Animal Encounter Join our staff for a close-up look at one of our animals. Sunday & Monday, May 26 & 27 • 1:30 pm