Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Fall Brochure

Continued, page 16. *Registration required. For more information or registration, call 847.391.6592 Waterfowl Watch Series See migrating waterfowl on some of Crabtree’s wetlands. Ages 13 & up. Binoculars provided. Mondays, Nov 3, 10, 24 • 8:30–10 am SEPTEMBER Art In Nature Activities for both kids and adults. Saturday, Sept 6 • 11 am–3 pm Movie Under the Stars* Attention all movie lovers! Join us on our front lawn for a special viewing. Friday, Sept 12 • 7–9 pm Prairie Stroll Enjoy a three-mile hike to soak in the late summer prairie colors. Sunday, Sept 14 • 10 am Suicide Prevention Month Walk Walk to raise awareness for suicide prevention and resources. Walks are .5, 1.5, or 3 miles. Presented with the Kenneth Young Center. Saturday, Sept 20 • 9 am–Noon Equinox Evening Hike* Welcome the arrival of fall with a guided hike and fire. Monday, Sept 22 • 7 pm Party for the Preserves Celebrate National Public Lands Day. All ages. Saturday, Sept 27 • 10:30 am–2:30 pm Prairie Walk: 10:30 am Seed Collecting: 1:30 pm Family activities: 11 am–2 pm OCTOBER Migración hacia el sur/ Southbound Migration Explore an interactive bilingual exhibit about the Central and South American destinations of migratory birds. Saturday, Oct 4 & Sunday, Oct 5 9 am–5 pm World Animal Day: Avian Ambassadors Celebrate Crabtree’s birds and learn their personal stories. Saturday, Oct 4 • 3 pm Indigenous Environmentalists Walk In celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, enjoy a self-guided walk learning about indigenous stewards. Monday, Oct 6–Monday, Oct 13 QPR Suicide Prevention Training* Offered in partnership with the Kenneth Young Center. Wednesday, Oct 8 • 4–5 pm Seed Collecting* Collect native seeds in our prairies to help in the restoration process. Ages 8 & up. Sunday, Oct 12 • 10–11:30 am & 1–2:30 pm Moonlight Sound Bath* Navraaz Basati from Wandering Paths, LLC will lead a sound bath workshop focusing on natural surroundings followed by a tea ceremony. Friday, Oct 17 • 7 pm 15 NORTHWEST CRABTREE