Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Fall Brochure

HIKE THE PRESERVES - BIRD THE PRESERVES SEASONAL OFFERINGS fpdcc.com Bird Walks Learn about fall bird migration patterns and look for local and migrant birds. Limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. Bird Walk Eggers Grove, E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago Saturdays, Sept 6, Nov 1 Thursday, Oct 2 • 8 am Bird Walk - 2 mi Spears Woods,96th Ave, south of W 87th St, Willow Springs Saturday, Sept 6 • 8–9:30 am Fall Bird Walks Led by the Chicago Bird Alliance. Registration required, call 708.366.6530. Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest Saturdays, Sept 20, Oct 18, Nov 15 • 8 am Bird Walk - 2 mi Bemis Woods-South, Grove 7, Ogden Ave, west of Wolf Rd, Western Springs Saturday, Oct 11 • 8–9:30 am BE A BETTER BIRDER All events conducted virtually via Zoom. How Birds Got Their Names* Learn how scientists name birds, the history of common names and the future changes bird names may undergo. Register: tinyurl.com/mwd7wpn5 Thursday, Sept 11 • 6 pm Birding and Technology* Learn technology that can be used to enhance your birding experience. Register: tinyurl.com/2wp9664z Thursday, Sept 25 • 6 pm Backyard Bird Feeding Learn about bird feeders, types of foods, garden opportunities, and discover how to make your yard and home bird friendly. Register: tinyurl.com/49t8rhn9 Thursday, Oct 9 • 6 pm Intermediate Bird ID* Step up your birding game by learning how to identify the complexities of birds. Register: tinyurl.com/2nsanz76 Thursday, Oct 23 • 6 pm Tips for Learning to Identify Bird Sounds* Learn the skills needed to identify local bird songs. Register: tinyurl.com/2vfac77m Thursday, Nov 20 • 6 pm *Registration required. 7