Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Fall Brochure

A SOUTHWEST LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE SEPTEMBER Astronomy & Technology Learn about various apps used to raise awareness of the impact of light pollution on nocturnal wildlife. Thursday, Sept 5 • 8:30 pm Partial Lunar Eclipse A partial total lunar eclipse will be a sight to see! Tuesday, Sept 17 • 7:30–11 pm Party for the Preserves: Go Green Celebrate National Public Lands Day by enjoying a nature walk and learning about the importance of green spaces. Saturday, Sept 28 • 1 pm OCTOBER Qigong Under the Dark Sky Learn Qigong, a series of slow flowing movements and deep measured breaths, then walk in an Urban Night Sky Place. Thursday, Oct 3 • 7:30–9 pm Annual Arts and Crafts Fair We’re celebrating our 59th Annual Arts and Craft Fair! Art, of all styles, will be sold by artists inspired by nature. Outdoor Event. Sunday, Oct 6 • 9 am–3 pm 708.839.6897 *Registration required for all programs unless noted. Please visit in person or call Beats in the Forests Join Solidarity Studios to record forest sounds to use for making hip-hop beats. Beatmakers of all levels are welcome. Sunday, Oct 13 • 2–5 pm Project Feeder Watch Learn how to identify, count, and report bird species findings to help scientists interpret how birds are adapting to environmental change. Saturday, Oct 26 • 10 am NOVEMBER Dark Sky Walk Walk in an Urban Night Sky Place during the darkest night of the month. Friday, Nov 1 • 6:30 pm Fall Color Walk Join a guided walk. Sunday, Nov 3 • 1 pm Little Schoolhouse on the Prairie Step back in time and discover the cultural and ecological histories of Mt. Forest Island and prairie conservation. Sunday, Nov 17 • 1 pm Qigong & Sound Join a certified instructor through a series of slow flowing movements, deep measured breaths, and soothing sounds while in a chair or standing. Ages 18 & up. Tuesday, Nov 19 • 10 am Fire for the Forest -1 mi. walk Learn about the benefits of prescribed burns. Saturday, Nov 23 • 10–11:30 am fpdcc.com 33 A SOUTHWEST LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE SEPTEMBER Astronomy & Technology Learn about various apps used to raise awareness of the impact of light pollution on nocturnal wildlife. Thursday, Sept 5 • 8:30 pm Partial Lunar Eclipse A partial total lunar eclipse will be a sight to see! Tuesday, Sept 17 • 7:30–11 pm Party for the Preserves: Go Green Celebrate National Public Lands Day by enjoying a nature walk and learning about the importance of green spaces. Saturday, Sept 28 • 1 pm OCTOBER Qigong Under the Dark Sky Learn Qigong, a series of slow flowing movements and deep measured breaths, then walk in an Urban Night Sky Place. Thursday, Oct 3 • 7:30–9 pm Annual Arts and Crafts Fair We’re celebrating our 59th Annual Arts and Craft Fair! Art, of all styles, will be sold by artists inspired by nature. Outdoor Event. Sunday, Oct 6 • 9 am–3 pm 708.839.6897 *Registration required for all programs unless noted. Please visit in person or call Beats in the Forests Join Solidarity Studios to record forest sounds to use for making hip-hop beats. Beatmakers of all levels are welcome. Sunday, Oct 13 • 2–5 pm Project Feeder Watch Learn how to identify, count, and report bird species findings to help scientists interpret how birds are adapting to environmental change. Saturday, Oct 26 • 10 am NOVEMBER Dark Sky Walk Walk in an Urban Night Sky Place during the darkest night of the month. Friday, Nov 1 • 6:30 pm Fall Color Walk Join a guided walk. Sunday, Nov 3 • 1 pm Little Schoolhouse on the Prairie Step back in time and discover the cultural and ecological histories of Mt. Forest Island and prairie conservation. Sunday, Nov 17 • 1 pm Qigong & Sound Join a certified instructor through a series of slow flowing movements, deep measured breaths, and soothing sounds while in a chair or standing. Ages 18 & up. Tuesday, Nov 19 • 10 am Fire for the Forest -1 mi. walk Learn about the benefits of prescribed burns. Saturday, Nov 23 • 10–11:30 am fpdcc.com 33