Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Fall Brochure

738Thatcher Ave, River Forest, 708-366-6530 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Starting November 1, Building 9 am–4 pm, grounds close at 4 pm. Free Admission Autumnal Equinox Accessible Walk* Join us for a talk about the equinox on a short, guided nature walk on a paved trail. Sunday, Sept 22 • 10 am OCTOBER Halloween Hoot and Howl Join our partners the River Forest Public Library and River Forest Park District for an evening of slightly spooky family fun featuring live music, pumpkin painting, kid’s crafts, marshmallows around a campfire and more. Friday, Oct 4 • 5–7 pm Keystone Park, Keystone Ave, River Forest Seed Collecting* Collect prairie seed while learning about the significance and history of Wolf Road Prairie. Ages 12 & up. Saturday, Oct 12 • 1 pm Wolf Road Prairie, 31st St, west of Wolf Rd, Westchester Bird painting Step-by-Step: Red-Bellied Woodpecker* For beginners and intermediate artists. All materials provided. $5/person. Ages 18 & up. Tuesday, Oct 15 • 10 am–1 pm THROUGHOUT the SEASON Bone Appetit Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor animal ambassadors. Saturdays, Sept 14, Oct 26 (in Spanish), Nov 23 • 3 pm Thursdays in the Field Drop in to connect to nature through fun themed activities. Native Seed Explorers Thursday, Sept 19 • 2:30–4:30 pm Night Fliers-Bats & Owls Thursday, Oct 17 • 2:30–4:30 pm Fall Bird Walks* Join a guided bird walk led the Chicago Bird Alliance. Binoculars available to loan. Saturdays, Sept 21, Oct 5, Nov 9 • 8 am Autumn Nature Walks* Join us for a guided walk as the autumn color intensifies. Family program. Sundays, Sept 29, Oct 13 • 10 am SEPTEMBER Silver Creek Prairie Walk* Learn about restoration efforts, goals, and ways you can get involved. Ages 12 & up. Saturday, Sept 14 • 10 am Silver Creek Prairie, N 1st Ave, north of Chicago Ave, Melrose Park SedgeWren SedgeWren 26