Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Fall Brochure

Nature Book Club: “Bicycling with Butterflies”* Join the lively discussion on Bicycling with Butterflies by Sara Dykman, about tracing the migration of monarch butterflies by bike. Register: tinyurl.com/FPLBook Thursday, Oct 16 • 7 pm Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park Bird painting Step-by-Step: Great Horned Owl* Sketch and paint a great horned owl using acrylic paints. For beginners and experienced artists. Materials provided. $5/person Ages 18 & up. Friday, Oct 17 • 10 am–1 pm Seed Collecting at Wolf Road Prairie* Join us for a prairie seed collecting workday. Ages 12 & up. Children 12–17 w/adult. Saturday, Oct 18 • 1 pm Wolf Road Prairie Nature Preserve, 31st St, west of Wolf Rd, Westchester Costumed Scavenger Hunt Hike* Wear your costume on this dress-up hike. We’ll walk through our autumn woods while finding hidden (nut-free) treats. Sunday, Oct 26 • 1:30 pm NOVEMBER Nature Drawing Practice* Learn common techniques to improve your drawing skills and train your artistic eye using nature references. Ages 18 & up. Sunday, Nov 9 • 1:30 pm No Compass? No Problem!* Learn about and practice different way-finding techniques without using a compass, so you can always find your way! Ages 13 & up. Saturday, Nov 15 • 10:30 am Annual Turkey Trot Hike* Walk off that extra helping of turkey and stuffing on this post-holiday hike along scenic trails. All ages. Friday, Nov 28 • 1:30 pm Feed the Birds* Build a bird feeder and learn about the best food and landscape elements for winter birds. Ages 13 & up. Saturday, Nov 29 • 11 am THATCHER WOODS 8030 Chicago Ave, River Forest Senior Fitness Walks* Join other seniors for a moderately paced, 1-mile fitness walk. Wednesdays, Sept 3, 17, Oct 1, 15, Nov 5, 19 • 9 am Migrating Monarchs Celebration Learn about monarchs and their migration to Mexico, participate in family-friendly activities and crafts, and enjoy cultural celebrations. Free! Sunday, Sept 7 • Noon–3 pm Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam Create a musical instrument or bring your own and join the jam! All are welcome to play or listen. Sunday, Nov 2 • 1–3 pm CENTRAL TRAILSIDE *Registration required. For more information or registration, call 708.366.6530 29