Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Fall Brochure

NORTH *Registration required. For more information or registration, call 847.824.8360 Party for the Preserves Celebrate the Forest Preserves of Cook County on National Public Lands Day at our annual Party for the Preserves Saturday, Sept 27 • 10:30 am–2:30 pm Birds of Prey Meet one of our raptors and learn what makes these winged hunters so unique. Sunday, Sept 28 • 1:30 pm OCTOBER Nature Detective What happened here?! Learn how to look for clues to figure out nature’s mysteries. Sunday, Oct 5 • 1:30 pm Women’s Night Out: Full Moon Empowerment* Join us for an evening designed to empower, connect and inspire us. Cost: $10/person. Ages 18 & up. Register by 10/4. Monday, Oct 6 • 7 pm Fall Photography* Enjoy a guided walk to view and photograph fall colors. For all levels. Register by 10/9. Ages 13 & up. Saturday, Oct 11 • 10 am–Noon Continued on page 24. Fishing for Women by Women Introduction to fishing for all skill levels. Learn basics, techniques and connect with nature. Ages 16 & up. Saturday, Sep 13 • 8 am Sugar Shack Time Machine* Travel through time as we open our sugar shack and learn about the history of maple syrup. Register by 9/12. Sunday, Sept 14 • 1:30 pm River Trail Nightlife: Night Hike* Learn about nocturnal animals and more on a guided hike. Cost $5/person. Register by 9/17. Ages 6 & up. Friday, Sept 19 • 7 pm National Clean Up Day* Join us and help care for our natural world by making River Trail and the surrounding preserves cleaner. Supplies onsite. Saturday, Sept 20 • 9 am–3 pm Insects of Autumn Come look at the different insects there are in the Fall season. Sunday, Sept 21 • 1:30 pm Forest Bathing for the High Holidays* Experience Shinrin-yoku, a form of therapeutic relaxation immersed in nature, during the days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Register by 9/23. Cost $10/person. Ages 18 & up. Thursday, Sept 25 • 1–3 pm RIVER TRAIL 23