Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Winter Brochure

2 Barrington Scha 90 rri t Schaumburg Southwest Zone 27–31 Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center/Sagawau Environmental Learning Center How to use this Guide: Whether you’re looking for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding locations or fun and educational events or programs at nature centers and sites throughout the County, this guide will help you create your own adventure in the Forest Preserves. By using the designated zone colors and shapes below, find events and amenities close to home, or explore nearly 70,000 acres of wild and wonderful. Come by yourself, or with your family and friends. There’s no better place to feel free. Northwest Zone 13–17 Crabtree Nature Center, Where Youth Can Learn to Love Nature North Zone 18–22 River Trail Nature Center, Energy Saving Tips Central Zone 23–26 Trailside Museum of Natural History, Local Preserves, Local Programs South Zone 32–37 Sand Ridge Nature Center Winter Offerings 4–12 Winter Offerings, Bird the Preserves, Hike the Preserves, Camping Entrance to Nature Centers is free; some programs and zone-based activities require a small fee. Cover Image: Beauty Following a Snowstorm Crabtree Nature Center, by Bob Fontana rr