Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Fall Brochure

A SOUTHWEST SAGAWAU Drop in Bird Banding Banding at Sagawau is in its 27th year. See birds up close while learning about this scientific method. Sunday, Sept 22 • 10 am–Noon OCTOBER Oak Ecology* Walk under ancient oaks to learn about their natural history and why they are a keystone species. Saturday, Oct 5 • 1 pm Quarries: Stories of Ancient Reef Disovery* Celebrate Earth Science Week: Earth Science Everywhere by looking into the history of quarries and how it led to a greater understanding of fossilized coral reefs. Saturday, Oct 12 • 1 pm Red Gate Woods* Former Argonne scientist, Dave Dolak, will give a presentation. Then visit the site of the world’s first nuclear reactor on a guided walk. Ages 16 & up. Sunday, Oct 13 • 11 am–2 pm Fall Color Walk* Enjoy a leisurely nature walk to see the fall colors. Family program. Saturday, Oct 19 • 1 pm NOVEMBER Galls: Insect Home-builders* For gall-building insects, home is where you make it. Join us for a survey of these cryptic insects. Saturday, Nov 2 • 1 pm Sagawau Bird Stories* Are you curious about birds? Enjoy the stories of common and rare birds found at Sagawau and in the Lemont area. Thursday, Nov 7 • 7 pm Book Discussion: “Ignition” by M.R. O’Connor Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month by exploring cultural views on fire including Pawnee traditions. Saturday, Nov 9 • 10 am Fossils Quarry Tour* Learn about Chicago’s ancient history through fossil, indoor presentations followed by a special visit to the fossil reserve quarry. Sunday, Nov 10 • 1 pm Full Moon Nature Walk* Enjoy a night walk on Sagawau trails. Friday, Nov 15 • 7:30 pm Introducing Slime Molds* Is it slime or mold? Come learn about these fascinating and relatively overlooked organisms. Indoor talk with short walk. Ages 18 & up. Sunday, Nov 17 • 1 pm Winter Bird Feeding* Join us for a discussion on attracting birds to your yard using feeders and plantings. Saturday, Nov 23 • 1 pm Owls: Who are your neighbors?* Learn about this group of nocturnal birds through an indoor presentation and discussion. Sunday, Nov 24 • 1 pm 630.257.2045 *Registration required for all programs with an asterisk. For more information or registration, call fpdcc.com 35 A SOUTHWEST SAGAWAU Drop in Bird Banding Banding at Sagawau is in its 27th year. See birds up close while learning about this scientific method. Sunday, Sept 22 • 10 am–Noon OCTOBER Oak Ecology* Walk under ancient oaks to learn about their natural history and why they are a keystone species. Saturday, Oct 5 • 1 pm Quarries: Stories of Ancient Reef Disovery* Celebrate Earth Science Week: Earth Science Everywhere by looking into the history of quarries and how it led to a greater understanding of fossilized coral reefs. Saturday, Oct 12 • 1 pm Red Gate Woods* Former Argonne scientist, Dave Dolak, will give a presentation. Then visit the site of the world’s first nuclear reactor on a guided walk. Ages 16 & up. Sunday, Oct 13 • 11 am–2 pm Fall Color Walk* Enj y a leisurely nature walk to see the fall colors. Family program. Saturday, Oct 19 • 1 pm NOVEMBER Galls: Insect Home-builders* For gall-building insects, home is where you make it. Join us for a survey of these cryptic insects. Saturday, Nov 2 • 1 pm Sagawau Bird Stories* Are you curious about birds? Enjoy the stories of common and rare birds found at Sagawau and in the Lemont area. Thurs ay, Nov 7 • 7 pm Book Discussion: “Ignition” by M.R. O’Connor Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month by exploring cultural views on fire including Pawnee traditions. Saturday, Nov 9 • 10 am Fossils Quarry Tour* Learn about Chicago’s ancient history through fossil, indoor presentations followed by a special visit to the fossil reserve quarry. Sunday, Nov 10 • 1 pm Full Moon Nature Walk* Enjoy a night walk on Sagawau trails. Friday, Nov 15 • 7:30 pm Introducing Slime Molds* Is it slime or old? Come learn about these fascinating and relatively overlooked organisms. Indoor talk with short walk. Ages 18 & up. Sunday, Nov 17 • 1 pm Winter Bird Feeding* Join us for a iscussion on attracting birds to your yard using feeders and plantings. Saturday, Nov 23 • 1 pm Owls: Who are your neighbors?* Learn about this group of nocturnal birds through an indoor presentation and discussion. Sunday, N v 24 • 1 pm 630.257.2045 *Registration required for all programs with an asterisk. For more information or registration, call fpdcc.com 35