Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Winter Brochure

*Registration required for events with asterisk. 847-381-6592 Creative Invasives* Help us open the woodlands by removing buckthorn, then create a gift using this woody invasive. Ages 16 & up. Sunday, Dec 15 • 1–3 pm Winter Solstice Enjoy cocoa and warm yourself around the fire while learning the science and mythology surrounding this seasonal celebration. Saturday, Dec 21 • 1–3 pm Winter Walk Winter has a beauty all its own. Take a walk along Bur Edge trail and experience the serenity of winter. Sunday, Dec 22 • 1 pm Secret Sea Come see fossils from ancient sea creatures who lived in the Chicago Region 400 million years ago. Sunday, Dec 29 • 1 pm JANUARY Survival Hike* Let’s survive a 2.9-mile hike while discussing and learning different methods used by animals to survive. Ages 18 & up. Sunday, Jan 5 • 1 pm Goliath Glaciers Learn how goliath-sized glaciers squashed the Chicago Region creating the topography we see today. Sunday, Jan 12 • 1 pm Branching Out Learn how to use a dichotomous key to identify winter trees and become a twig detective during this hands-on, indoor program. Sunday, Jan 19 • 1 pm Creature Feature: Coyotes Learn about this mysterious and misunderstood predator that many of us call neighbors. Monday, Jan 20 • 1 pm Owl Investigations Learn about owls and their amazing adaptations while dissecting an owl pellet and making an owl craft. Sunday, Jan 26 • 1 pm FEBRUARY Stalking the Sleeping Groundhog It’s Groundhog Day! Learn to identify the clues this critter leaves behind and the tracks of other local wildlife. Sunday, Feb 2 • 1 pm Close Encounters of the Slithery Kind The whole family is invited for an indoor program to meet and learn about one of our resident snakes. Sunday, Feb 9 • 1 pm That Smells Like Rejection Smelling a lot of skunks lately? Join us to learn what’s happening in the animal world this time of year. Sunday, Feb 16 • 1 pm Species Spotlight We will surprise you with a featured animal encounter! Monday, Feb 17 • 1 pm Frozen Alive Learn how cold-blooded animals cheat death every winter when temps drop below freezing.a Sunday, Feb 23 • 1pm NORTHWEST CRABTREE fpdcc.com 15