Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Winter Brochure

A fpdcc.com EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 *Registration required. For more information, unless otherwise noted, please call 312-533-5751. Southwest Zone DECEMBER Stairs, Stories & S’mores Join us for stair climbing, story trail, sledding, snowshoeing, s’more making and more. Sledding and snowshoeing available weather permitting. Drop-in. Saturday, Dec 10 • 10 am–1 pm SwallowCliff Woods-North, Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83, west of La GrangeRd/96th Ave JANUARY Cold Weather Crafting Enjoy a cozy winter morning inside listening to the crackle of a fire while creating nature- themed art. Sunday, Jan 8 • 9:30 am–Noon SwallowCliff Woods-North, Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83, west of La GrangeRd/96th Ave Photography Walk* We’ll hike around Spears Woods in hopes of capturing some magical winter photos. Register at tinyurl.com/swphoto2. Wednesday, Jan 11 • 9 am Spears Woods, 96th Ave, south of W 87th St Explore: Horsetail Lake Adults and families, grab a self-guided exploration activity or join a guided hike. Help with litter pickup, warm up by a fire, and enjoy a fun nature craft. Saturday, Jan 14 • 10 am–Noon Horsetail Lake, 104th Ave, north of McCarthy Rd FEBUARY Wilderness Survival This hands-on program demonstrates how to use the natural resources around you. Friday, Feb 3 • 3–5 pm Cherry Hills Woods, S Willow Springs Rd, north of McCarthy Rd Knitting in Nature Workshop* Learn how to knit a cowl using natural fibers. Supplies and instruction provided. Ages 10 & up w/adult. Thursday, Feb 15 • 4–6 pm Swallow Cliff Woods-North, Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83, west of La Grange Rd/96th Ave Explore: Cherry Hill Woods Adults and families, grab a self-guided exploration activity or join a guided hike. Help with litter pickup, warm up by a fire, and enjoy a fun nature craft. Saturday, Feb 18 • 10 am–Noon Cherry Hill Woods, S Willow Springs Rd, north of McCarthy Rd • Chicago 27 SOUTHWEST