Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Winter Brochure

A SOUTHWEST LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE Registration required for all programs unless noted. 708-839-6897 or stop by in person to register. Snowbirds Enjoy a leisurely nature walk while stopping at the bird feeding stations. Sunday, Dec 4 • 1–2 pm Let’s Talk Stuff Where does our stuff come from, where does it go and what’s the true cost we pay? Materials economy will be discussed. Sunday, Dec 11 • 1:30 pm Winter Wonder Explore natural wonders. Ages 8 & up. Saturday, Dec 17 • 10 am Winter Solstice Night of Lights Walk* Take a candlelit walk, enjoy a bon re and hot chocolate. Bring your own mug. Wednesday, Dec 21 • 6:30–9 pm Renew, Rejuvenate, Restore Renew, rejuvenate and restore your mind, body and spirit. Followed by a bon re and hot chocolate. Bring your own mug. Saturday, Dec 31 • 10 am JANUARY Pinecone Suet Feeders* Learn about birds that call Cook County home during winter and leave with a feeder. Ages 6 & up. Saturday, Jan 7 • 10 am–Noon Winter Tree ID Walk -1 mi. Discover tips and clues to help identify trees in the winter. Sunday, Jan 8 • 1:30 pm Signs of the Animals Walk Let’s look for signs of animals. A treat will be provided. Ages 6–10. Saturday, Jan 21 • 11 am–Noon Earth, Wind and Fire Learn how the world was shaped by wind and re by the re. Sunday, Jan 22 • 6 pm Night Owls Walk Saturday, Jan 28 • 6–8 pm FEBRUARY Greg the Groundhog and Friends Enjoy a scavenger hunt to nd Greg the Groundhog and his animal friends. Register to book your time. Saturday, Feb 4 • 11 am–2 pm Sweetheart Night Hike Bring your favorite person to this guided walk. Learn about the romance of the forest at a bon re. Ages 18 & up. Saturday, Feb 11 • 6 pm Nature in Love Enjoy a talk, wild animals and how they “love” with one another as way of survival. All ages. Tuesday, Feb 14 • 10 am Aromatherapy Learn about natural aromas and their healing effects. Ages 21 & up. Saturday, Feb 18 • 1:30 pm Woodpecker Walk Look for sights and sounds of our hard- headed friends. Saturday, Feb 25 • 9 am Season of the Salamanders Walk* Discover if salamanders have begun their annual migration. Sunday, Feb 26 • 6–8 pm *denotes Spanish bilingual program Programa ofrecido en Español* fpdcc.com 29