Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Fall Brochure

THROUGHOUT the SEASON What’s on the Menu? Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals. Saturdays & Sundays • 3 pm Small Serendipity Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3–6 w/ adult. Tuesdays, Sept 8 & 22; Oct 6; Nov 10 & 24 10 am Wildlife Connections Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia-Heart of Mercy. Tuesdays • 10:30 am–Noon Fridays in the Field Discover nature with University of Illinois Extension volunteers. Fridays, Sept 4, Oct 2, Nov 13 • 10 am–Noon 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, 847.824.8360 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 Monday Morning Mood Booster* Fight the Monday blues and join us for a walk in the woods. Ages 18 & up. Mondays, Sept 14, 28; Nov 9, 23 • 9:30 am Forest Therapy Walks* Relaxing meditative practices and mindfulness led by the University of Illinois Extension. Ages 18 & up. Sundays, Sept 27, Nov 29; Saturday, Oct 10 1–2:30 pm SEPTEMBER Animal Encounter Join us for an up-close look at one of our animals. Sunday, Sept 6 & Monday, Sept 7 • 1:30 pm River Trail Workday* Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 8 & up. Children under 15 w/ adult. Saturday, Sept 12 • 10 am–Noon SPECIAL EVENT Fall Festival Celebrate the season with a special autumn fun day. Beekeeping demonstrations, animal encounters, pumpkin painting, honey sales, activities and more! Sunday, Oct 18 • 10 am–3 pm 22