Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Winter Brochure

THROUGHOUT the SEASON Wildlife Connections Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia-Heart of Mercy. Tuesdays • 10:30 am–Noon Snowshoe Lending AT RIVER TRAIL Snowshoes available for use on-site when snow is 4” or more. Limited number available on a first come, first served basis. Call for more information. Small Serendipity Nature stories, crafts and activities. Children ages 3–6 w/adult. Tuesdays, Dec 5 & 19, Jan 9 & 23, Feb 6 & 20 10 am 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, 847-824-8360 Building: 9 am–4 pm, closed Fridays. Grounds: 8 am–4 pm daily Free Admission SAVE THE DATE Maple Syrup Festival Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including crafts, games, tree tapping and maple syrup history. Sunday, Mar 17 • 11 am–3 pm Fridays in the Field Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension volunteers. Fridays, Jan 26 & Feb 23 • 10 am–Noon Volunteer Workdays* Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up; children under 15 w/adult. Saturdays, Dec 9, Jan 13, Feb 10 10 am–Noon Winter Walk* Learn about our wildlife in winter while on a guided walk. Sundays, Dec 10, Jan 7& 21, Feb 18•1:30 pm Animal Encounters Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals. Tuesday, Dec 26; Sunday, Jan 14; Mondays, Jan 15 & Feb 19 • 1:30 pm 18