Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Fall Brochure

15891 Paxton Ave, South Holland, 708.868.0606 Building: 9 am–5 pm, Exihibit room closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission. Starting November 1, Building 9 am–4 pm, grounds close at 4 pm. THROUGHOUT the FALL The Sounds Natural Series Enjoy art activities, food, music and workshops. If interested in camping overnight, call 708.868.0606. Saturday, Sept 14 • 4–8:30 pm Saturday, Oct 12 • 4–8:30 pm Tuesdays are for the Birds! Join us as we seek out fall migrants. Binoculars available for loan. Tuesdays, Sept 3, 10, 17, 24; Oct 1 & 8•8 am Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Walk* Venture out on our scenic trails for a 3- to 4-mile guided walk. Saturdays, Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2 • 1:30 pm Meet Our Birds Learn more about our flighted ambassador animals and discover their unique adaptations. Sundays, Sept 8, Oct 13, Nov 10 • 1:30 pm Wee Wonders* Learn about nature through music, movement, stories and artmaking. Ages 2–5 w/adult. Wednesdays • 10 am Sept 11 -Gardening Oct 9 -Changing Colors Nov 13 -Bats Teen Exploration Days at Sand Ridge* Join us after hours each month for fun activities. Spanish speakers welcome! Ages 13–18. Thursdays, Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 7 • 6–8 pm SEPTEMBER Fall Color Ramble-Bilingual* Come witness the wonderful ephemeral color changes that nature has to offer! 1.5-mile walk, rain or shine. Programa ofrecido en Español. Saturday, Sept 21 • 1:30 pm Archaeology Day Learn about Calumet Region’s cultural history. Activities include archaeology displays, a mock archaeology dig and more. Saturday, Sept 14 • 10 am–2 pm 38