Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Winter Brochure

*Registration required at least 2 days in advance of the events marked with asterisk. 708-366-6530 CENTRAL TRAILSIDE fpdcc.com Winter Solstice Stories* Join us for a sampling of stories from many cultures and enjoy hot chocolate and s’mores. Friday, Dec 20 • 6:30–7:30 pm Winter Solstice Nature Hike Explore our trails on the first day of winter and make s’mores around a campfire. Saturday, Dec 21 • 1 pm Raptor Rendezvous Learn about local owls and hawks, meet a live raptor and more. Monday, Dec 30 • 1 pm JANUARY Animal Keeper for a Day* Learn about animal care at Trailside in this interactive experience. Ages 12 & up. $10/person. Friday, Jan 3 • 9–11 am New Year’s Resolution Walk Fulfill your resolution of being more active by taking a brisk guided walk on our trails. Saturday, Jan 4 • 1 pm Winter Bird Walk We’ll observe bird feeder action then head out for a trail walk. Binoculars available. Saturday, Jan 18 • 9:30 am Winter Scavenger Hunt and Campfire Enjoy a winter afternoon hunt for signs of animals and plant life, followed by snacks and a campfire. $2/person. Saturday, Jan 19 • 1–2:30 pm Winter Tree Secrets* Join a naturalist as we uncover how to identify trees in winter. Ages 18 & up. Saturday, Jan 25 • 1:30 pm FEBRUARY Groundhog Day Hear how this animal got its own holiday, do special activities and make your own groundhog weather predictor. All ages. Sunday, Feb 2 • 1 pm Trailside Book Club Join this season’s book discussion about A Siege of Bitterns by Steve Burrow. Thursday, Feb 6 • 7 pm Warm Hearts, Cold Noses Hike* Go for a guided nature walk to learn about love in the animal world. Ages 18 & up. Saturday, Feb 15 • 1 pm Bird N’ Bagel* Learn about birds at the feeder with John Elliott of Chicago Audubon. Enjoy hot drinks, bagels and a short bird walk. Saturday, Feb 22 • 9 am The Des Plaines River and the Underground Railroad Take a guided hike along the Des Plaines River to a site that was part of the Underground Railroad. Sunday, Feb 23 • 1 pm NorthernHarrier 25