Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Fall Brochure

THROUGHOUT the SEASON Wee Wandering Wednesdays Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages 2–6 w/ adult. Tickets rst come, rst served. Wednesdays, Sept 9 & 23 • 2 pm; Oct 7 & 21; Nov 4 & 18 • 10 am Senior Nature Club* Discover nature through activities. Ages 55 & up. Thursdays, Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 5 • 10 am Meet Our Ambassador Animals Meet the animals that call Crabtree home. Saturdays, Sept 12 & Nov 14 • 11 am Fall Artisan Series* Get crafty on select Wednesday evenings. Ages 18 & up. Wednesdays • 7 pm Sept 16: Flower Press Oct 14: Felting Nov 18: Painting Fall Hiking Series Wednesdays • 2 pm Sept 16 & 30: Golden Prairie Walks Oct 14, 28; Nov 4: Fall Color Walks Baby Buds Nature-themed interactive songs and stories. Ages 2 & under w/ adult. Siblings welcome. Tickets rst come, rst served. Thursdays, Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 12 • 9:30 am Sunset Photography Meetup* Join Crabtree Nature Photographers’ Meetup Group for a guided sunset walk and capture nature in the fading light. Thursdays, Oct 1 • 5:15 pm & Oct 15 • 5 pm Little Sprouts Sound Lab* Explore nature through sensory activities, outdoor listening and sound-making. Ages 2–6 w/ adult. Siblings welcome. Tuesdays, Oct 13, Nov 10 • 10 am 3 Stover Rd, Barrington, 847.381.6592 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission Starting Nov 1, Building: 9 am–4 pm, Grounds: 8 am–4 pm 14