Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Fall Brochure

630.257.2045 OCTOBER Arach-tober: The Return of the Eight-legged Creatures* Learn about spiders and why they aren’t so scary. Saturday, Oct 3 • 1 pm Red Gate Woods: The Dawning of the Atomic Age* Learn about the world’s rst nuclear reactor. Presentation at Sagawau before strenuous hike at Red Gate Woods. Ages 18 & up. Sunday, Oct 4 • 10 am–1 pm Red Gate Woods, S Archer Ave, northeast of 107th St, Willow Springs Invertebrate Investigation Search for insects and arthropods who call tallgrass prairies home. Saturday, Oct 10 • 1 pm Fall Fungi* Short naturalist-led hike to look for local species of fungi. Ages 18 & up. Sunday, Oct 11 • 1 pm America’s Landscapes: The Palos Preserves Learn the geological story of the hilly landscape and some of its special land formations. Oral and ASL presentation. Saturday, Oct 17 • 1 pm NOVEMBER Nature Journaling* Express yourself and the world around you! Learn how to create a nature journal with an art instructor. Sunday, Nov 1 • 1 pm *Registration required. For more information or registration, call Fossil Quarry Tour* Learn about fossils of the Chicago region, followed by a 1.5-mile walk to visit Sagawau’s fossil quarry. Sunday, Nov 8 • 1–3 pm Night Hike* Spend an evening walking through nature with a naturalist. Saturday, Nov 14 • 5:30 pm Fall Color Walk Enjoy a leisurely naturalist-led nature hike to view fall color. All ages. Sunday, Nov 15 • 1 pm Clear the Trails* Help clear overgrowth along the trails in preparation for ski season. Equipment provided. Register: fpdcc.givepulse.com/ event/414584 Sunday, Nov 22 • 9:30–11:30 am Singing Back the Buffalo Film Viewing* Learn how the relationship with buffalo weaves together the survival of Indigenous nations, nature and humankind. Sunday, Nov 29 • 1 pm Photo by Katy Schafer SOUTHWEST SAGAWAU 39 fpdcc.com