Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Winter Brochure

*Registration required at least 2 days in advance of the events marked with asterisk. 708-366-6530 CENTRAL TRAILSIDE fpdcc.com Winter Reptiles and Amphibians* Check out our resident indoor herptiles, then go on a short walk to see where their wild cousins are spending winter outside! Family program. Saturday, Jan 7 • 11 am Story Trail: “Over and Under the Snow” Walk a short trail and read a children’s story along the way. Afterwards, get a take- home activity bag so you can start your own adventure. Friday, Jan 13–Monday, Jan 30 Bird and Bagel Walk* We’ll observe bird feeder action inside while noshing on bagels and coffee, then head out for a walk. Ages 13 & up. Saturday, Jan 14 • 8:30 am Bird Painting Workshop Step-by-Step: Black-capped Chickadee* Sketch and paint a black-capped chickadee. For beginners and experienced artists. Ages 13 & up. Materials provided. $5. Friday, Jan 20 • 1–3 pm Ice Suncatcher Craft and Walk* Join us outdoors to make a fun, easy craft. Then enjoy a short hike while our suncatchers freeze. Ages 5 & up w/ adult. Sunday, Jan 22 • 1:30 pm Winter Tree ID* Join a naturalist as we discover several ways to identify trees in wintertime. Ages 18 & up. Saturday, Jan 28 • 1:30 pm FEBRUARY Groundhog Day Celebration* Listen to a story, do special activities and make your own groundhog weather predictor. Ages 3–7 w/ adult. Thursday, Feb 2 • 1:30 pm Owls of Trailside* Learn about the fascinating owls that call Trailside home and meet one of our ambassador owls! Family program. Saturday, Feb 4 • 1:30 pm Winter Bird Walk* Join us to observe resident birds and their behavior. All levels of birding skill welcome! Binoculars available. Saturday, Feb 11 • 9 am Warm Hearts, Cold Noses Hike* Enjoy a guided walk on our scenic trails as we discuss love in the animal world. Ages 18 & up. Sunday, Feb 12 • 1:30 pm Conservation@Home: Go Native & Get Wild* Learn about the bene ts of gardening using native plants! Call to register. Saturday, Feb 18 • 10:30 am Virtual Zoom Amazing Winter Residents* Come for a walk on our scenic trails as we discuss some of the amazing year-round residents of the Preserves. Family program. Saturday, Feb 25 • 10:30 am 25

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