Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Fall Brochure

THROUGHOUT the SEASON Everyone in Nature* Inclusive sensory-based class where individuals of all abilities and homeschool students can learn about nature. Wednesdays, Sept 9, Oct 14, Nov 11 • 1 pm S.E.N.I.O.R.S. Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Ages 55 & up. Thursdays, Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 12 • 10 am R.I.P. Stewardship* Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws/ loppers. Ages 8 & up. Ages 15 & under w/ adult. Saturdays, Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14 10 am–Noon Magical Forest Houses Search for homes built by mythical elves along our Farm Pond Trail. Saturday, Sept 12-Sunday, Oct 11 During operational hours Sunrise Hikes Sundays Sept 13 • 6 am Oct 11 • 5:45 am Nov 8 • 6:30 am Fridays in the Field Discover something new with University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists. Fridays, Sept 18, Oct 9, Nov 20•10 am–Noon Nature’s Art Box* Ages 3–6 w/ adult. Thursdays, Sept 24, Oct 29, Nov 19•10:30 am Yoga* Bring a yoga mat/towel. Ages 18 & up. Saturdays, Sept 26, Oct 24, Nov 21 • 10 am Sounds Like Fall Take your little one on a playful, music- lled nature walk. Ages 3–6 w/ adult. Mondays, Sept 28&Oct 5•10 am&11:30 am Little Red Rocks* Perform or listen to music and poetry during open-mic night. Tuesday, Oct 27 • 5:30–7:30 pm & Saturday, Nov 21 • 1–3 pm SEPTEMBER Autumn Wings Butter y walk. Sunday, Sept 6 • 10:30 am Moth Picnic* Join us for a nighttime moth attraction hike and see which moths appear on our white sheet under black light. Thursday, Sept 10 • 8–9:30 pm Birding Across Habitats Naturalist-led hike searching for birds in woodlands, prairies and wetlands. All birding levels welcome. Binoculars available for loan. Saturday, Sept 19 • 8 am 9800 Willow Springs Rd,WillowSprings,708.839.6897 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 40