Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Fall Brochure

Feeding Time Feeding demonstration. Saturday, Sept 19 • 11 am Beautiful Sounds at Sunset* Enjoy nature’s harmony and soothing instruments around a re with instructor Gail. Bring a cushion. Ages 18 & up. Tuesday, Sept 29 • 6 pm OCTOBER Fall in Focus Bring a camera or phone and join a guided photography hike. Ages 10 & up. Saturday, Oct 3 • 10 am Nuts About Nature Explore native nuts. Saturday, Oct 3 • 1 pm Tea-time* Sample a variety of herbal tea blends paired with local honeys. Ages 13 & up. Saturday, Oct 10 • 1 pm Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Enjoy music by local Mariachi and Folklorico performers. Sunday, Oct 11 • 10:30 am Fall into Sounds & Nature* Join certi ed instructor Gail for a peaceful walk, where soothing sounds guide you along the trail. Ages 18 & up. Tuesday, Oct 13 • 10 am Meet the Birds Stop by to see our birds at mealtime. Saturday, Oct 17 • 2 pm Forest Tales & Mysteries* Listen to thrilling horror tales around the bon re with La Grange Park Library and Gail’s soothing sound therapy. Ages 13 & up. Thursday, Oct 22 • 6:45–8:15 pm 708.839.6897 *Registration required. For more information or registration, call Oak-tober Join us for a hike to celebrate Oak Awareness Month. Sunday, Oct 25 • 10:30 am NOVEMBER Qigong and Urban Stargazing* Start with Qigong, followed by celestial viewing at an Urban Night Sky Place. Tuesday, Nov 10 • 6 pm Fall Sunset Stroll* Soak in the beauty of sunlight ltering through the trees at golden hour. Saturday, Nov 14 • 4 pm Autumn Stories in Chinese The Naperville Chinese Storytellers share stories and activities. All ages; under 18 w/ adult. Sunday, Nov 15 • 11 am Thankful for the Dark Sky -2 mi* Friday, Nov 20 • 6–7:30 pm Gratitude Nature Walk Walk with a naturalist and share what you are thankful for in nature. Wednesday, Nov 25 • 11 am Community Conservation Action Day* Restore the woodland ecosystem by removing invasive plants. Ages 8 & up. Ages 15 & under w/ adult. Saturday, Nov 28 • 10 am–1 pm 41