Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Fall Brochure

*Registration required. For more information or registration, call 708.868.0606 The Great Sand Ridge (Tiny) Pumpkin Hunt Discover hidden pumpkins on a fun scavenger hunt and take home your own pumpkin. Costumes encouraged! Saturday, Oct 31 & Sunday, Nov 1 Noon–4 pm SEPTEMBER Teen Exploration Day: Pond Dipping Drop in at the Redwing Trail pond to observe wetland inhabitants and macroorganisms. Geared towards teens & their families. Saturday, Sept 19 • 1–3 pm OCTOBER Fall Fungi* Learn basics of mushroom identi cation during guided walk. Ages 18 & up. Ages 13–17 w/ adult. Saturday, Oct 10 • 2 pm Oak-tober Fall Colors Walk* Enjoy seasonal color changes and learn about our native oaks. Ages 12 & up. Saturday, Oct 17 • 1:30 pm Birding is Accessible: Owl Edition* Slow-paced accessible stroll to search for owls. Saturday, Oct 24 • 6 pm NOVEMBER Gratitude Gathering A re ective event on gratitude, sharing cultural teachings about thankfulness. Presented with the American Indian Center. Saturday, Nov 7 • 10 am Welcoming Winter Walk -2 mi * Observe and discuss the ways nature prepares itself for the changing season. Friday, Nov 27 • 4 pm CAMP SHABBONA WOODS EVENTS 15810 S Torrence, South Holland Aztec Dance Performance: La Danza de los Concheros* Experience a journey into Mexico’s ancient Aztec culture of music, song and dance. Presented with Xochitl-Quetzal Danza Azteca. Saturday, Sept 12 • 1 pm Party for the Preserves: Acoustics Under the Stars Celebrate the connection between public lands and folk music with performances, a guided walk and more. BYO instruments to play! Saturday, Sept 26 • 6–9 pm Sounds Natural Creative Retreat* Enjoy art, wellness workshops, food and music. Limited camping spaces available for optional overnight. Presented with Sounds Natural. Register: thebeatbank.net/ soundsnatural Saturday, Oct 10 & Oct 17 • 3–8 pm SAND RIDGE fpdcc.com SAND RIDGE SOUTH 45