Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Winter Brochure

*Registration required for events with asterisk. 847-381-6592 JANUARY Animal Trackin' Join us for a 1.4-mile walk around Bur Edge to take in some fresh air and look for animal tracks. Ages 6 & up. Sunday, Jan 8 • 1 pm Fur-real Fun How do local animals stay warm in winter? Stop by to see and feel different warm fur coats up-close and discover why not all fur is the same. Monday, Jan 16 • 1–3 pm Surviving Phantom Join us for a fast-paced 3-mile winter hike around Phantom Prairie loop. Ages 18 & up. Saturday, Jan 21 • 10 am Headbangers Woodpeckers are the ultimate headbangers and are vital to the health of woodland ecosystems. Learn basic woodpecker species identi cation and anatomy on this winter bird search. Sunday, Jan 29 • 1 pm FEBRUARY Resting Reptiles Pick up an informational guide and enjoy a self-led half-mile hike to discover how our native reptiles are surviving winter. Saturday & Sunday, Feb 4 & 5 • 10 am–3 pm Super Bowl Pregame Hike See what makes Crabtree special on this fast-paced 3-mile hike that will get you up and moving before the big game. Sunday, Feb 12 • 10 am The Bare Bones Check out this jaw-dropping interactive display of animal skulls and bones. Will you be able to uncover whose skeleton is whose?! Sunday, Feb 19 • 1–3 pm Snowy Play Day Drop in for snow day fun. Snow toys and activities will be available for outdoor family fun! Weather dependent; call for conditions. Monday, Feb 20 • 1–3 pm Frozen Feathers Let's take a short walk to see which resident birds we nd and who is getting a head start on spring migration. Bring binoculars or borrow ours. Ages 10 & up. Saturday, Feb 25 • 10 am–Noon NORTHWEST CRABTREE fpdcc.com 13