Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Winter Brochure

THROUGHOUT the SEASON Wee Wanderer Wednesdays For children ages 2–6 w/caregiver. Limited tickets on a first come, first served basis starting at 9:30 am. Wednesdays, Dec 6, Jan 10, Feb 7 • 10 am Buckthorn Busters Gloves, tools and eyewear provided. Ages 8 & up w/adult. Teens may earn service hours. Saturdays, Dec 9, Jan 27, Feb 17 10 am–Noon DECEMBER Conservation@Home: Promoting Pollinators In Your Winter Garden An introduction to some practices that benefit overwintering pollinators in your garden. Sunday, Dec 3 • 1 pm Owl Prowl* Join us for a short presentation to learn about our local owls and observe them on the trail. Ages 12 & up. Friday, Dec 8 • 7 pm Owl Program Join us for an indoor presentation to learn about unique adaptations of owls that make them silent, skilled nocturnal hunters. Saturday, Dec 16 • 1 pm Winter Solstice Lantern Walk* Thursday, Dec 21 • 7 pm Winter Play Day Drop in for outdoor and indoor family fun. Visit the self-directed activity stations and discover seasonal nature through play and exploration. Saturday, Dec 30 • 1–3 pm JANUARY Ani-mail Special delivery! Young visitors can help us deliver the mail correspondence of our animal ambassadors inside the nature center. Throughout January 3 Stover Rd, Barrington, 847-381-6592 Building: 9 am–4 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–4 pm daily, Free Admission Snowshoe Rentals Snowshoes are available when snow is 4” or greater. Equipment is limited and loaned on a first come, first served basis. 12 MLK Day Restoration Put on some gloves and join us to remove invasive species. Tools, eye protection provided. Children 8 & up w/adult. Teens can earn service hours. Monday, Jan 15 • 1 pm