Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Fall Brochure

THROUGHOUT the SEASON What’s On The Menu? Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits. Saturdays & Sundays • 3 pm Small Serendipity Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3–6 w/adult. Tuesdays, Sept 2 & 16, Oct 28, Nov 11 & 25 10 am Wildlife Connections Visit the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia-Heart of Mercy Tuesdays • 10:30 am–Noon Fridays in the Field Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension volunteers. All ages. Fridays, Sept 5, Oct 3, Nov 7 • 10 am–Noon 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, 847.824.8360 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays. Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission Starting November 1, Building 9 am–4 pm, grounds close at 4 pm. Nature Wellness Walks* Reconnect with nature. Relaxing meditative practices and mindfulness will be led by the University of Illinois Extension. Sundays, Sept 21, Nov 16 & Saturday, Oct 25 1–2:30 pm SEPTEMBER Animal Encounter Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals. Monday, Sept 1 • 1:30 pm Herbal Tea Party* It’s teatime! Learn about native plants you can grow in garden, then sample different infused teas made from them. Sunday, Sept 7 • 10 am & 1 pm River Trail Workday* Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10–15 w/adult. Saturday, Sept 13 • 10 am–Noon 22 Fall Festival Celebrate the season with a special autumn fun day. Beekeeping demonstrations, animal encounters, pumpkin painting, honey sales, activities and more! Sunday, Oct 19 • 10 am–3pm