Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Fall Brochure

9800 Willow Springs Rd,WillowSprings, 708.839.6897 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. THROUGHOUT the SEASON S.E.N.I.O.R.S. S eniors E njoying N ature I nside/ O utside R ain or S hine! Ages 55 & up. Thursdays, Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 13 • 10 am Fridays in the Field -Drop in University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities when the buildings are closed. Fridays, Sept 12, Oct 17, Nov 14, 10 am–Noon R.I.P. Stewardship Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws/ loppers. Ages 18 & up. Saturdays, Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8 10 am–Noon Art, Nature & Culture Series Connect with nature and different cultures through various artforms. Nature Sketching & Photography Meetup (Drop-in): Saturday, Sept 13 • 9 am–4:30 pm Hispanic Heritage Celebration Saturday, Oct 4 • 10:30 am–Noon Native American Bead & Cord Workshops: Saturday, Nov 1 • 10–11:30 am & 12:30–2 pm Sunrise Hikes* Join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning of a new day. Sundays, Sept 14, Nov 9 • 5:45 am; Oct 12 6 am Tai Chi Hikes* Certified instructors from “Elevate Tai Chi” teach you how to make mindful movements on a guided walk along a trail. Sundays, Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 16 • 10 am Nature’s Art Box Join us for nature-based activities and art. Supplies provided. Ages 3–6 w/adult. Thursdays, Sept 25, Oct 30, Nov 20 10:30 am Feeding Time Discover the diets and habitats of our ambassador animals and watch an engaging feeding demonstration. Saturdays, Sept 20, Oct 25, Nov 22 • 11 am Yoga* Bring a yoga mat/towel. Ages 18 & up. Sundays, Sept 28, Oct 26, Nov 23 • 10 am SEPTEMBER Moth Picnic* Join us for a nighttime moth attraction hike and see which moths appear on our white sheet under black light. Saturday, Sept 6 • 8–9:30 pm 36