Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Winter Brochure

Environmental Learning Center 12545 W 111th St, Lemont, 630-257-2045 Building: 9 am–4pm, Grounds: 8 am–4 pm daily, Free Admission Building and Grounds closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day Please note programs are weather dependent and will only occur depending on snow conditions, unless otherwise stated. + With snow – Without snow Call 630-257-2045 or visit our Facebook page to check program status. THROUGHOUT the WINTER SKI-RELATED EVENTS We are hoping for a great ski season, but if Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate we will have other winter programs. Cross-Country Skiing + Cross-country skiing starts December 21, as soon as conditions are skiable (frozen ground and 5” snow). Sagawau Nordic + Sagawau Nordic is open daily from 9 am–4 pm. Trails will be open and groomed as snow conditions permit and could include a late start or an early finish. Watch our Facebook page and call 630-257-2045 for the most up-to-date trail conditions. Wax Clinic – Learn how simple it is to care for your skis. We’ll discuss ski maintenance for waxable and waxless skis. Sunday, Dec 8 & Saturday, Dec 14 • 1 pm Cross-Country Ski Seminar – Learn the basics of cross-country ski equipment and how to prepare for your first cross-country skiing experience. Saturday, Dec 7 & Sunday, Dec 15 • 1 pm Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons + Learn to ski with a certified Professional Ski Instructor of America. $20/person. Ages 12 & up. Registration required, beginning the Monday prior to lesson date. Saturdays and Sundays, Jan 4–Mar 1 9:30 am Waxing Skis – Join us to learn more about waxing your skis. Saturday, Feb 1 • 1 pm 30