Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Fall Brochure

15891 Paxton, South Holland, 708.868.0606 Building: 9 am–5 pm, Exihibit room closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily Free Admission THROUGHOUT the SEASON Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Walk* Venture out on our scenic trails for a 3- to 4-mile guided walk. Saturdays, Sept 5, Oct 3, Nov 7 • 1:30 pm Wee Wonders* Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2–5 w/ adult. Wednesdays • 10 am Sept 9: Fall Colors Oct 14: Owls Nov 11: Snakes Sundays • 1 pm Sept 13: Fall Colors Oct 18: Owls Nov 15: Snakes Green Lake Gardening* Restore the garden and help pollinators. No experience needed. Equipment provided. Ages 12 & up. Sundays, Sept 6, Oct 4, Nov 15 • 1–3 pm Green Lake, 1100 River Oaks Dr, South Holland Tuesday Mornings are for the Birds! Observe fall migrants visiting Sand Ridge during their journey south for winter. Tuesdays, Sept 8, 15, 22, 29; Oct 6, 13•8 am Restoration Sundays* Help restore our natural areas. Ages 8 & up. Ages 15 & under w/ adult. Sundays, Sept 20, Oct 25, Nov 15 • 10 am Owl Prowl* Introduction to owls followed by a relaxing walk to search for owls. Friday, Sept 25 & Saturday, Oct 10 • 6 pm Forest Therapy* Join a Master Naturalist for a meditative guided walk to connect with nature. Ages 18 & up. Sunday, Sept 27 • 11 am Sunday, Oct 25 • 1 pm Saturday, Nov 21 • 1 pm Calumet Heritage Day Explore the Calumet Region’s heritage with guided walks, historic skill demos, and programs celebrating native ora and fauna. Saturday, Nov 7 • 10 am–2 pm 44