Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Winter Brochure

South Zone EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 32 THOUGHOUT the SEASON Open Nature Play Day Bring your little one for open nature play time. Help your children connect with nature. Enjoy stories, art, and exploration each time. Wednesdays • 10 am–1 pm Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center, S Western Ave and W 87th St, Chicago BE A BETTER BIRDER Birding Ethics* Learn about ABA birding ethics and how to ensure other people and—most importantly—birds are minimally impacted during your trip. Register: BABB12. eventbrite.com . Thursday, Dec 22 • 6 pm, Virtual Via Zoom Getting Started* Learn how to build your birding kit, how to get started, and where you can nd resources. Great for beginners and those interested in getting into birding. Register: BABBGettingstarted .eventbrite.com Thursday, Jan 26 • 6 pm, Virtual via Zoom Backyard Bird Feeding* Discover how to make your yard and home bird friendly. Learn about bird feeders, types of foods, garden opportunities and more. Register: BABBbackyardbirdfeeding. eventbrite.com. Thursday, Feb 16 • 6 pm, Virtual Via Zoom Intro to Bird ID* Learn the basics of bird identi cation, including the lingo birders use to describe birds and how to identify birds using size and shape. Register: BABBIntrotobirdid. eventbrite.com. Thursday Feb 23 • 6 pm Virtual via Zoom Winter Exploration Day This is a great opportunity for the whole family to enjoy snowshoeing (weather permitting), nature hikes, art making, camp res and more! Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center, Western Ave and 87th St Chicago Wednesday, Dec 28 • 11 am–2 pm MLK Day of Service -Drop in Give back this MLK day. Join us for a litter clean up in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drop-in event. Monday, Jan 16 • 10 am–Noon Schubert’s Woods, Sauk Trail, west of Ashland Ave Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center, Western Ave and 87th St Chicago Snowshoeing Come out and explore the preserves via snowshoe. If conditions are not favorable for snowshoeing, walks and other activities will be offered. Saturday, Jan 14 • 11 am–2 pm Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center S Western Ave & W 87th St, Chicago Saturday, Feb 11 • 11 am–2 pm Eggers Grove, E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago *Registration required. Please call 312-415-2970, unless otherwise noted. • Chicago