Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Fall Brochure

Nature Play Day Bring your little one for open nature play time! Enjoy Bemis Woods while helping your children connect with nature. Wednesday, Sept 17 • 10 am–1 pm Bemis Woods-South, Grove 7, Ogden Ave, west of Wolf Rd, Western Springs Native American Fall Equinox A celebration focused on traditional foods and the harvest season. Presented by the American Indian Center of Chicago. Monday, Sept 22 • 10 am Thatcher Woods Pavilion, Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest Salsa Dance: Party for the Preserves Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a dance party. Enjoy live music, dance lessons, food and more. Programa ofrecido en Espanol y English. Saturday, Sept 27 • 11 am–2 pm Thatcher Woods, Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest OCTOBER Terrarium Building Workshop* Learn how to build your own plant terrarium. Take home your own green ecosystem and watch it grow. Supplies and instruction provided. Thursday, Oct 2 • 9:30 am–Noon Evans Field, W Bloomingdale Ave & Thatcher Ave, River Grove THROUGHOUT the SEASON Children’s Storytime Listen to a nature-themed children’s book, followed by an activity. Wednesdays, Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 5 (story provided orally & in ASL) • 9:30 am Thatcher Woods Pavilion, Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest SEPTEMBER All About Canids Learn about the diverse family of canids from wolves to domestic dogs and their impact on our ecosystem. Dog-friendly. Friday, Sept 5 • 4:30–6:30 pm Miller Meadow-South, 1st Ave, south of Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park Faire at the Square -Drop-in Enjoy our “creative-reuse carnival” with games made from repurposed materials! Win prizes, learn about local plants and animals and more. Friday, Sept 12 • 4–7 pm Cummings Square, 536 N Harlem Ave, River Forest CENTRAL ZONE 26