Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Fall Brochure

Environmental Learning Center 12545 W 111th St, Lemont, 630.257.2045 Building: 9 am–4 pm, Grounds: 8 am–4 pm daily, Free Admission THROUGHOUT the SEASON Ecological Restoration Weekend* Help restore Sagawau’s diverse ecosystems by removing invasive plant species. Register: fpdcc.givepulse.com/ event/414584 Saturdays, Sept 26, Oct 31, Nov 28 9:30–11:30 am Bird Banding Observe bird banding and talk with banders. Drop-in. Sundays, Sept 13, 20, 27; Oct 11, 18, 25 9 am–Noon SEPTEMBER Fall Bees* Experience fall bees during a guided hike with sweep-netting. Saturday, Sept 5 • 1 pm Fall in the Prairie* Join a naturalist as we take in the sights and sounds of fall in the prairie. Ages 18 & up. Sunday, Sept 6 • 10:30 am Hummingbird Photography Workshop* Indoor presentation and Q&A session followed by outdoor hummingbird viewing and photography. Saturday, Sept 12 • 1–4 pm Monarchs* Learn how monarchs make their journey to Mexico during a presentation, followed by a hike. Saturday, Sept 19 • 1 pm Music in Nature* Listen to specially commissioned musical pieces about migration performed by Chicago-based string ensemble, Missing Piece, followed by a short walk. Sunday, Sept 27 • 1 pm 38