Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Fall Brochure

A SOUTH SAND RIDGE fpdcc.com *Registration required for events with asterisk. 708-868-0606 Wild Edibles Discover the nourishing, medicinal bene ts of wild plants during a plant identi cation walk. Sunday, Sept 8 • 1:30 pm Archaeology Day Join us for activities promoting a better understanding and appreciation of historic Native American culture. Enjoy guided hikes, archaeology displays, traditional crafts and more. Saturday, Sept 14 • 10 am–3 pm Pioneer Living: Candle Making and Night Hike* Learn how pioneers made candles to light their homes and then walk our trails by candlelight. Friday, Sept 27 • 6:30 pm Biomimicry: The Nature of Innovation Discover the inspiration for some of the most widely used techniques in engineering, architecture and more as we learn how nature inspires designs. Saturday, Sept 28 • 1:30 pm OCTOBER The Science of Fall Colors Discover the science behind how and why leaves “turn” colors this time of year. Concludes with a short hike. Sunday, Oct 6 • 1:30 pm Leave No Child Inside: Family Fun Day! Bring the kids to spend time outside and have fun with activities including games, a nature scavenger hunt and more. Saturday, Oct 12 • 11 am–2 pm Oh, Deer!* Learn what unique survival adaptations white-tailed deer have and what you can do to keep the local population healthy and wild. Saturday, Oct 19 • 5:30 pm Sand Ridge Senior Day Explore the nature center and its grounds while learning about the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Wednesday, Oct 23 • 9 am–1 pm Fall Color Walk Enjoy the colorful leaves of sassafras yellow, black cherry red and black oak orange during a 2-mile walk. Saturday, Oct 26 • 1:30 pm Fungus Among Us Discover the variety of fungi in our forest preserves, how to ID them, and their function in our ecosystem. Sunday, Oct 27 • 10 am–3 pm NOVEMBER Pioneer Living: Cooking From Scratch* Learn how to make some staple pioneer meals over a re and nd out how pioneers preserved food without refrigeration. Sunday, Nov 3 • 1:30 pm Sandhill Crane Migration Hike Look for signs of sandhill cranes as they head for their wintering grounds during migration. Saturday, Nov 9 • 1:30 pm Owl Prowl Night Hike* Explore our woodlands at night for a unique experience as we search for these nocturnal birds of prey. Saturday, Nov 16 • 5:30 pm Tree Cookie Painting Paint and enjoy the last scenes of fall before winter begins! Saturday, Nov 30 • 10 am–3 pm 37