Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Fall Brochure

15891 Paxton, South Holland , 708-868-0606 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission Starting November 1, building and grounds close at 4 pm. THROUGHOUT the FALL Tuesday Mornings are for the Birds! Join us as we seek out fall migrants. Binoculars available. Tuesdays, Sept 3, 10, 17, 24; Oct 1, 8•8 am Sand Ridge Audubon Society Monthly meetings are held the rst Friday from Sept through June. A nature- themed program and light refreshments. Fridays, Sept 6, Oct 4, Nov 1 • 7 pm Nature Puppet Show Join us for a different nature-themed puppet show each month. Saturdays • 10 am Sun and Sun owers- Sept 7 The Pioneer Days- Oct 5 Make a Leaf Pile!- Nov 2 Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Hike Join our monthly hiking club. One of our naturalists will lead a vigorous hike on our beautiful trails. Saturdays, Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2 • 1:30 pm Wee Wonders Preschoolers with an adult are invited to learn about local plants and animals while enjoying story time and artmaking. Wednesdays,Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 13•10 am Wellness in the Woods Improve your mental and physical well being. Be active, playful and restful in your preserves. Check the Sand Ridge Nature Center Facebook page for monthly themes. Saturdays, Sep 21, Oct 19, Nov 16•1:30 pm Meet our Birds of Prey Take a closer look at our resident great- horned owl and red-tailed hawk. Sundays, Sept 22, Oct 20, Nov 10 • 2 pm SEPTEMBER Nature Play Tea Party Join us for a woodland tea party with unstructured free play and natural materials. Sunday, Sept 1 • 10 am–3 pm Spectacular Snakes! Learn the difference between constrictors and venomous snakes. Get up close and personal with a resident snake. Friday, Sept 6 • 1:30 pm SPECIAL E VENT 47th Annual Settlers’ Day Experience costumed living- history demonstrators, history hikes, crafts, an imaginary wagon train adventure and more. Admission is free, nonperishable food or monetary donations bene tting a local food depository gratefully accepted. Sunday, Nov 24 • 10 am–3 pm 36