Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Winter Brochure

738Thatcher Ave, River Forest, 708-366-6530 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. Ice Traction Shoe Cover Lending Ice traction covers go over your boots or hiking shoes to help you gain tracking on icy surfaces. Available on a first-come, first- served basis. Call for more information. THROUGHOUT the SEASON Bone Appetit po polsku Rejestracja pod numerem: 708-366-6530 Niedziela, 3 Grudnia • 2 pm Bone Appetit en español Sin registracion necessario. Domingo, 14 de Enero • 2 pm Bone Appetit Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor resident animals. Sunday, Feb 11 • 2 pm Story Trail: Walk a short trail and read the posted story then pick up a craft and activity bag. “The Snowy Day” Friday, Dec 15–Friday, Jan 12 • 9 am–4 pm “Over and Under the Snow” Friday, Jan 26–Friday, Feb 16 • 9 am–4 pm DECEMBER History Hike: Isabel Basset Wasson* Explore Thatcher Woods while learning about the inspiring life of a local pioneering environmental educator. Ages 13 & up. Saturday Dec 2 • 1:30 pm DIY Holiday Bird Feeder Wreath* Help birds by making a festive birdseed wreath! Materials provided. Ages 13 & up. Saturday, Dec 9 •1 pm Animal Homes Hike* Bring the family on a guided hike to discover where our local animals will spend the winter. Saturday, Dec 16 • 1 pm Dawn Owl Prowl* Listen for owls as part of the annual Christmas Bird Count with John Elliott of Chicago Audubon. Ages 10& up. Sunday, Dec 17 • 5:30 am Winter Secrets Hike* Bring the family on a walk to see what is happening above, within, and beneath the snow. Wednesday, Dec 27 • 1:30 pm JANUARY New Year’s Resolution Walk* Fulfill your resolution of being more active by taking a brisk guided walk on our trails at Trailside. Ages 18 & up. Tuesday, Jan 2 • 10 am 24