Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Fall Brochure

*Registration required at least 2 days in advance of the events marked with asterisk. 708.366.6530 CENTRAL TRAILSIDE fpdcc.com Nature Book Club: “The Nature of Oaks”* Discuss this timely and important book by Doug Tallamy. Register: fppl.org Thursday, Oct 17 • 7 pm Forest Park Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park Fall Color Walk* Join us for a guided walk in the woods to celebrate Polish American Heritage Month. In Polish. Family program. Saturday, Oct 19 • 10 am Intro to Orienteering* Learn the basics of finding your way with maps and baseplate compasses. Ages 8 & up. Saturday, Oct 26 • 1 pm NOVEMBER Nature Story Trail Walk a short trail while reading “Thanks to the Animals” by Allen Sockabasin of the Passamaquoddy Nation. Afterwards, stop in to pick up a take-home craft and activities! Friday, Nov 1-Monday, Dec 2 • 9 am–4 pm Lunch with the Raptors* Learn about Trailside’s outdoor birds of prey as they enjoy their lunch! Family program. Saturday, Nov 9 • 1 pm Teen Exploration Day: Stewardship Help protect our natural areas by collecting seeds or removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Register: bit.ly/3z6U2aZ. Sunday, Nov 17 • 9 am–Noon Annual Turkey Trot Walk* Walk off that extra helping of turkey and stuffing on this annual post-holiday walk. Friday, Nov 29 • 1:30 pm THATCHER WOODS PAVILION 8030 Chicago Ave, River Forest Feed the Birds* Learn about bird foods, feeders, and landscape elements that benefit birds. Make a bird feeder. Ages 14 & up. Saturday Nov 30 • 11 am Senior Fitness Walks Join other seniors for moderately paced 1-mile fitness walks. Wednesdays, Sept 4, 18; Oct 2, 16; Nov 6, 20 • 9 am Wellness Walks in Thatcher Woods* Enjoy a mindful and mediative guided nature walk to feel refreshed in body and soul. Ages 18 & up. Saturdays Sept 7, 21; Oct 5, 19; Nov 2, 16 • 1 pm Migrating Monarchs Celebration Learn about the migration route to Mexico and how you can help monarchs and other pollinators! See how monarchs are raised, tagged for tracking, and watch butterflies being released. Fun activities, kid’s crafts, traditional/indigenous celebrations, and educational displays. Saturday, Sept 7 • Noon–3 pm Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam Join the jam or just listen! Make a simple musical instrument from repurposed invasive plants or bring your own instrument. All ages. Sunday, Nov 3 • 1–3 pm 27 *Registration required at least 2 days in advance of the events marked with asterisk. 708.366.6530 CENTRAL TRAILSIDE fpdcc.com Nature Book Club: “The Nature of Oaks”* Discuss this timely and important book by Doug Tallamy. Register: fppl.org Thursday, Oct 17 • 7 pm Forest Park Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park Fall Color Walk* Join us for a guided walk in the woods to celebrate Polish American Heritage Month. In Polish. Family program. Saturday, Oct 19 • 10 am Intro to Orienteering* Learn th basics of finding your way with maps and baseplate compasses. Ages 8 & up. Saturday, Oct 26 • 1 pm NOVEMBER Nature Story Trail Walk a short trail while reading “Thanks to the Animals” by Allen Sockabasin of the Passamaquoddy Nation. Afterwards, stop in to pick up a take-home craft and activities! Friday, Nov 1-Monday, Dec 2 • 9 am–4 pm Lunch with the Raptors* Learn about Trailside’s outdoor birds of prey as they enjoy their lunch! Family program. Saturday, Nov 9 • 1 pm Teen Exploration Day: Stewardship Help protect our natural areas by collecting seeds or removing invasive species. Equipment provided. Register: bit.ly/3z6U2aZ. Sund ay, Nov 17 • 9 am –Noon Annual Turkey Trot Walk* Walk off that extra helping of turkey and stuffing on this annual post-holiday walk. Friday, Nov 29 • 1:30 pm THATCHER WOODS PAVILION 8030 Chicago Ave, River Forest Feed the Birds* Learn about bird foods, feeders, and landscape elements that benefit birds. Make a bird feeder. Ages 14 & up. Saturday Nov 30 • 11 am Senior Fitness Walks Join other se iors for moderately paced 1-mile fitness walks. Wednesdays, Sept 4, 18; Oct 2, 16; Nov 6, 20 • 9 am Wellness Walks in Thatcher Woods* Enjoy a mindful and mediative guided nature walk to feel refreshed in body and soul. Ages 18 & up. Saturday Sept 7, 21; Oct 5, 19; Nov 2, 16 • 1 pm Migrating Monarchs Celebration Learn ab ut the migration r ute to Mexico and how you can help monarchs and other pollinators! See how monarchs are raised, tagged for tracking, and watch butterflies being released. Fun activities, kid’s crafts, traditional/indigenous celebrations, and educational displays. Satur ay, Sept 7 • Noon–3 pm Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam Join the jam or just listen! Make a simple musical instrument from repurposed invasive plants or bring your own instrument. All ages. Su day, Nov 3 • 1–3 pm 27