Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Winter Brochure

15891 Paxton, South Holland , 708-868-0606 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 THROUGHOUT the WINTER Nature for Little Ones Little ones are invited to a puppet show and nature discovery program. Saturdays • 10am Who’s Still Awake?- Dec 7 Animal Footprints- Jan 4 Indoor Scavenger Hunt- Feb 1 Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Hike Join our monthly hiking club. One of our naturalists will lead a vigorous hike on our beautiful trails. Saturdays, Dec 7, Jan 4, Feb 1 • 1:30 pm Wee Wonders Preschoolers with an adult are invited to learn about local plants and animals while enjoying story time and artmaking. Wednesdays,Dec 11,Jan15, Feb12•10 am Meet Our Birds of Prey Take a closer look at our resident red- tailed hawk and great-horned owl. Sundays, Dec 15, Jan 12, Feb 9 • 2 pm Wellness in the Woods Improve your mental and physical well being. Be active, playful and restful in your preserves. Check the Sand Ridge Nature Center Facebook page for monthly themes. Saturdays, Dec 21, Jan 18, Feb 15•1:30 pm DECEMBER Seed Cleaning & Potluck* Help clean seed from local natural areas. In partnership with the Field Museum. Register: iredlinski@fieldmuseum.org or 312-665-7167. Thursday, Dec 5 • 3–8 pm Candle Lantern Hike* Walk the trails by candlelight and search the night sky, listen for owls and enjoy an evening in nature. Friday, Dec 20 • 7 pm Winter Break Nature Fun When kids are out of school, drop in for free, family-friendly indoor and outdoor nature activities. See FPCC events schedule and watch our Facebook page for special offerings. Dec 21 – Jan 5 Wild Wind Learn the science and patterns behind wind followed by a wind-themed artmaking activity. Friday, Dec 27 • 10 am SPECIAL E VENT Christmas Past Visit our pioneer settlement and celebrate this joyous time of year in a simpler way with homemade toys, chestnuts roasting and popcorn popping in the open fire. Sunday, Dec 8 • 11 am–3 pm 36