Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Winter Brochure

738Thatcher Ave, River Forest, 708-366-6530 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 Bone Appétit Join us at feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor resident animals. Saturdays, Dec 28, Jan 11, Feb 22 & 29 1 pm DECEMBER Trailside History Hike* Explore the rich history of Trailside Museum and Thatcher Woods on a long hike. Ages 16 & up. Saturday, Dec 7 • 1 pm Forest Friends Acrylic Painting Workshop* Paint an 11”x14” canvas, pre-sketched with a forest animal. Led by artist Carol Foster. $10/person. Ages 15 & up. Saturday, Dec 14 • 1–3 pm Dawn Owl Prowl* Listen for owls as part of the annual Christmas Bird Count, with John Elliot from Chicago Audubon. Ages 10 & up. Sunday, Dec 15 • 5:30 am THROUGHOUT the WINTER Snowshoe Lending Snowshoes available when snow is 4” or more. Available on a first come, first served basis. Call for more information. Fireside Yoga at Thatcher Woods* Bring your mat and join us for an indoor yoga class surrounded by nature. Ages 12 & up. Saturdays, Dec 14, Jan 11, & Feb 1 • 9 am Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 Chicago Ave, River Forest Nature Story Time Nature-inspired stories followed by a craft. Ages 3–6 w/adult. Thursdays, Dec 5 & 19, Jan 2 & 16, Feb 6 & 20 10:30 am Nature Tots* Explore nature and nature play with your tot. We’ll go outdoors in nice weather. Ages 2–5 w/adult. Wednesdays, Dec 11, Jan 8, Feb 5 • 10 am Come play along or just listen at our indoor jam. Make a simple musical instrument or bring your own. Sundays, Dec 8, Jan 12, Feb 9 • 1 pm Thatcher Woods Pavilion–8030 Chicago Ave, River Forest Makin’ Music Bluegrass Jam SPECIAL EVENT 24