Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Winter Brochure

THROUGHOUT the WINTER What’s on The Menu? Join us at feeding time to learn about our display animals and their unique habits. Saturdays & Sundays • 3 pm Small Serendipity Join us for a nature story and craft or other activity. Ages 3–6 with an adult. Wednesdays, Dec 4 & 18, Jan 8 & 22, Feb 5 & 19 • 10 am Winter Walks* A winter hike through the woods. If there is a base of 4” snow on snowshoes with a short lesson. Limited number of snowshoes available; registration required at least 3 days prior to reserve snowshoes. 1:30–2:30 pm if no snow. 1–2:45 pm if there is a base of 4” Sundays, Dec 15, Jan 12 & Feb 9 Restoration Workdays* Improve native wildlife habitat by learning about and removing invasive species. Ages 10 & up; children under 15 with an adult. Saturdays, Dec 14, Jan 11, Feb 15 10 am–Noon 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, 847-824-8360 Building: 9 am–4 pm, closed Fridays. Grounds: 8 am–4 pm daily, Free Admission Building and Grounds closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including crafts, games, tree tapping and maple syrup history. Sunday, Mar 15 • 11 am–3 pm 48th Annual Maple Syrup Festival EVENING PROGRAMS Experience River Trail in the evening. $3/person (must register in advance) check in 15 minutes before the program start time. Night Owls* An extended guided hike on our trails to search for local owls. Ages 14 & up. Friday, Dec 13 • 7 pm Winter Night Hike * Use your senses on an exploratory guided hike. Friday, Jan 24 • 7 pm Not Your Typical Paint Night* A large tree slice is your canvas in this guided workshop. Materials provided. $20/person. Ages 21 & up. Register by 1/24. Friday, Jan 31 • 7 pm Sweetheart Night Hike* Enjoy candlelit trails, a campfire, dinner and drinks. Ages 21 & up. $20/person. Register by 2/1. Saturday, Feb 8 • 6–9 pm 20