Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Fall Brochure

*Registration required. For more information or registration, call 847.824.8360 OCTOBER Fall Photography* Enjoy a guided walk to view and photo- graph fall colors. For all levels and camera types. Ages 13 & up. Saturday, Oct 3 • 10 am–Noon Sugar Shack Time Machine* Travel through time as we open our sugar shack and learn about the history of maple syrup. Sunday, Oct 4 • 1:30 pm Fall Color Walk View the spectacular fall colors while enjoying a casual walk in the woods. Sunday, Oct 11 • 10:30 am & 1:30 pm River Trail Nightlife: The Return of Scary Stories* River Trail’s annual scary storytelling around the camp re. Cost: $5/person. Ages 8 & up. Saturday, Oct 24 • 8 pm The Un-Haunted Forest* A whimsical story-hike to solve a spooky mystery. Children under 10 w/ adult. Sunday, Oct 25 • 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Women’s Night Out: Full Moon Empowerment* An evening designed to empower, connect and inspire us. Led by certi ed forest therapy guide Gayle Byck. Cost: $10/person. Monday, Oct 26 • 7 pm Herbal Tea Party Learn about native plants you can grow in a garden, then sample different infused teas made from them. Sunday, Sept 13 • 12:30–2:30 pm Forest Bathing for the High Holidays* Experience forest bathing during the “Days of Awe” between Rosh Hashanah and Yorn Kippur. Tuesday, Sept 15 • 1–3 pm River Trail Nightlife: Night Hike* Learn about nocturnal animals and more on a guided hike. Cost: $5/person. Ages 6 & up. Friday, Sept 18 • 7 pm National Clean Up Day* Care for our natural world by making River Trail and the surrounding preserves cleaner. Self-guided. Pick up supplies onsite. Saturday, Sept 19 • 9 am–3 pm Insects of Autumn Look for different insects as fall begins. Sunday, Sept 20 • 1:30 pm Conservation @ Home: Rain Gardening 101* Learn about rain gardening and how this water management strategy can bene t your yard. Presented with Master Gardener Sara Strother. Ages 13 & up. Wednesday, Sept 23 • 7 pm Party for the Preserves Celebrate the Forest Preserves on National Public Lands Day. Saturday, Sept 26 • 10:30 am–2:30 pm 10:30 am: Stick Boat Regatta 1 pm: Wild ower Seed Bomb Continued on page 25 NORTH RIVER TRAIL 23