Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Winter Brochure

SPECIAL E VENT Meet Our Birds Take a closer look at Sand Ridge Nature Center’s birds. Learn more about our ighted ambassador animals and discover their unique adaptations. Sundays, Dec 11, Jan 8, Feb 12 • 1:30 pm Wee Wonders* Preschoolers with an adult are invited to learn about nature through music, movement, stories and crafts. Wednesdays • 10 am Dec 7-Evergreen ID Jan 11-Making Snow akes Feb 8-Heart of Plenty THROUGHOUT the SEASON Poetry Trail Enjoy a collection of poems inspired by nature and the changing seasons as you walk Pines Trail. Winter Birding * Join staff as we explore and look for winter’s resident birds. Binoculars available for lending. Saturdays, Dec 3, Jan 14, Feb 18 • 9 am Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Walk* Venture out on our scenic trails for a 3- to 4-mile walk led by our nature education staff. Saturdays, Dec 3, Jan 7, Feb 4 • 1:30 pm Visit our pioneer cabins as we celebrate winter holiday traditions. Play with handmade toys, make a craft, and see what’s cooking on the open re. Christmas Past Sunday, Dec 4 11 am–3 pm 15891 Paxton, South Holland, 708-868-0606 Building: 9 am–4 pm, Exihibit room closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–4 pm daily, Free Admission N AT U R E C E N T E R A N D C AMP U S 34