Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Fall Brochure

738‘atcher Ave, River Forest, 708.366.6530 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 THROUGHOUT the SEASON Nature Thursdays Connect to nature through fun themed activities for all ages. Led by University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists. Thursdays • 2:30–4:30 pm Sept 17: “What is climate change?” Oct 15: “Skeletons from Trailside’s Collections” Bone Appetit Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s ambassador animals. Saturdays, Sept 19, Oct 10, Nov 21 • 3 pm Restoration Workdays* Restore habitat and control invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up. Ages 15 & under w/ adult. Register: fpdcc.givepulse.com/event/419785 Sundays, Sept 20, Oct 18, Nov 15 9 am–Noon Nature Story Trail: “Giving Thanks” by Jake Swamp Walk a short trail while reading a story. Saturday, Nov 7–Monday, Nov 30 9 am–4 pm SPECIAL EVENTS Seasons of the Monarch / Temporadas de la Monarca Celebrate monarch butter ies with a month of programs focusing on their ecological and cultural signi cance. Sacred Sounds: An Aztec Instrument Exhibition Explore sacred Aztec instruments on display. Tuesday, Sept 15–Sunday, Sept 27 Sacred Rhythms: Aztec Dance & Heritage An engaging cultural event on Aztec traditional dance. Sunday, Sept 27 • 10 am Between Worlds: A Día de Muertos Celebration Commemorate Día de Muertos with Aztec dancers Monday, Oct 12 • 10 am Sacred Offerings: A Día de Muertos Ofrenda Visit our traditional ofrenda on display Monday, Oct 12–Monday, Nov 2 Cultural programs are presented with Kalpulli Piltzintecuhtli. 30