Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Fall Brochure

*Registration required. For more information or registration, call 708.366.6530 NOVEMBER “A Nation of Nations” Exhibit Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with an exhibit exploring Great Lakes tribal diversity, sovereign ags, and contemporary Indigenous tribal governments. November • 9 am–4 pm Bird Painting Step-by-Step: Pileated Woodpecker* For both beginners and more experienced artists. Materials provided. Ages 18 & up. Cost: $5/person. Friday, Nov 20 • 10 am–1 pm Cicada Pinning Class* Learn the process and importance of entomology. Register by 11/20. Ages 14 & up. Cost: $5/person. Sunday, Nov 22 • 10 am–Noon Annual Turkey Trot Walk* Walk off that extra helping of turkey and stuf ng. All ages. Friday, Nov 27 • 1:30 pm Crisp Air, Calm Forest Walk* Enjoy a guided trail walk. All ages. Sunday, Nov 29 • 10 am THATCHER WOODS PAVILION EVENTS 8030 Chicago Ave, River Forest Senior Fitness Walks* Moderately paced, 1-mile tness walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteer. Ages 55 & up. Wednesdays, Sept 2, 16; Oct 7, 21; Nov 4, 18 • 9 am Sacred Wanderings Join Unity Temple of Oak Park as we practice connecting with nature. People with physical challenges are easily accommodated. For info, email mindful @ unitytemple.org. Saturdays, Sept 5, Oct 11, Nov 7 • 8:30–10:30 am Forest Therapy Walks* Meditation followed by a forest therapy walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteers. Sundays, Sept 6, Oct 4 & Saturday, Nov 14 • 1 pm Continued from page 31. 33