Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Winter Brochure

THROUGHOUT the SEASON Snowshoe Lending at River Trail Snowshoes available for use on-site when snow is 4” or more. Limited number available on a rst come, rst served basis. Call for more information. What’s On The Menu? Join us at feeding time to learn about our ambassador animals and their habits. Saturdays and Sundays • 3 pm ( No program on Dec 24, 25, 31 & Jan 1) Wildlife Connections Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia-Heart of Mercy. Tuesdays • 10 am–Noon 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, 847-824-8360 Building: 9 am–4 pm, closed Fridays. Grounds: 8 am–4 pm daily Free Admission SAVE THE DATE Maple Syrup Festival Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including crafts, games, tree tapping and maple syrup history. Sunday, Mar 19 • 11 am–3 pm Small Serendipity Nature stories, crafts and activities. Children ages 3–6 w/adult. Wednesdays, Dec 7, 21; Jan 4, 18; Feb 1, 15 • 10 am Fridays in the Field Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension volunteers. Fridays, Dec 9, Jan 13, Feb 10 • 10 am–Noon Winter Walk* A winter hike through the woods. 1–2:45 pm, if there is a base of 4” snow on snowshoes with a short lesson. Limited number of snowshoes available; registration required at least 3 days prior to reserve snowshoes. 1:30–2:30 pm, if no snow. Sundays, Dec 11, Jan 8, 22 & Feb 19 Volunteer Workdays* Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up; children under 15 w/adult. Saturdays, Dec 10, Jan 14 & Feb 11 10 am–Noon Animal Encounters Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals. Wednesday, Dec 28; Sunday, Jan 15; Mondays, Jan 16, Feb 20 • 1:30 pm 18