Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Fall Brochure

Continued from page 15. *Registration required. For more information or registration, call 847.381.6592 Prairie Pages* Join our adult nature book club with the Barrington Area Library! Tuesday, Oct 20 • 1 pm Cicada Pinning Class* Learn the importance and process of insect pinning. Presented with The Insect Asylum. Cost: $5/person. Ages 14 & up. Thursday, Oct 22 • 7–9 pm Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt Self-guided search for hidden pumpkins on the trail. Costumes encouraged. Sunday, Oct 25 • 11 am–3 pm Owl-oween Bash* Jack-o’-lantern walk, camp re stories and festive fun. Costumes encouraged. Friday, Oct 30 • 6–9 pm NOVEMBER Dia de los Muertos Craft Decorate a sugar skull to celebrate Day of the Dead. While supplies last. Sunday, Nov 1 • 1–3 pm Pride Night* LGBTQ2S+ individuals and allies can connect, unwind and celebrate nature around the camp re. Presented with the Kenneth Young Center. Friday, Nov 6 • 6–9 pm Map and Compass Learn how to use a map and compass for navigation, then practice on a 1.5 mile walk. Sunday, Nov 8 • 1 pm Plants in the Military Celebrate Veterans Day by learning how plants were used in the military. Wednesday, Nov 11 • 10 am How To Do Nothing for Overwintering Pollinators Learn about the best gardening practices for fostering our native bee species. Saturday, Nov 14 • 1 pm Buckthorn Dying Workshop* Cut buckthorn then create dyed fabric with it during this immersive workshop with Chicago artist Katelyn Patton. Saturday, Nov 21 • 10 am–Noon Beaver Moon Sound Bath* Join Navraaz Kaur Basati from Wandering Paths on this immersive nature walk and sound bath. Sunday, Nov 22 • 7–9 pm 16