Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Fall Brochure

Continued on page from page 23. *Registration required. For more information or registration, call 847.824.8360 Fall Changes Spectacular fall colors to view while enjoying a casual walk in the woods. Sunday, Oct 12 • 10:30 am & 1:30 pm River Trail Nightlife: The Return of Scary Stories* River Trail’s scary storytelling around the campfire. Register by 10/23. Ages 8 & up. Cost: $5/person. Saturday, Oct 25 • 8 pm The Un-Haunted Forest* A whimsical story-hike to solve a mystery. Register by 10/24. Children under 10 w/adult. Cost: $3/child. Family program. Sunday, Oct 26 • 10:30 am & 1:30 pm NOVEMBER GPS Scavenger Hunt* Learn about and participate in a technology inspired scavenger hunt. Limited spaces. Register by 10/31 Sunday, Nov 2 • 11 am, 12:30 pm & 2 pm River Trail Workday: Seeds and Stewardship* Learn how to collect native seeds and disperse them for restoration. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10–15 w/adult. Saturday, Nov 8 • 10 am–Noon Tails on Trails* Bring your dog on an adventure with a canine behavior specialist to learn how they perceive the world. Register by 11/7. Sunday, Nov 9 • 9:30 am & 1 pm Waterfowl Watch* Witness the fall migration. Presented with Arlington Heights Park District. Register by 11/13. Ages 10 & up. Saturday, Nov 15 • 7:30-9:30 am Busse Lake, Skokie, to Forest Way Grove, Glencoe River Trail Nightlife: Owl Prowl* Join us for a guided hike on our trail to search for local owls. Register by 11/19. Ages 8 & up. Friday, Nov 21 • 5 pm & 7 pm Nocturnal Hunters–Owls Learn about the different attributes that make owls unique and fascinating. Sunday, Nov 23 • 1:30 pm Tree Bark Adventure How do you identify a tree without its leaves? Learn by inspecting tree bark. Ages 8 & up. Sunday, Nov 30 • 1:30 pm 24