Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Winter Brochure

A fpdcc.com EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 *Registration required. For more information, unless otherwise noted, please call 312-533-5751. Southwest Zone JANUARY Creative Sustainability Workshop Give items a second life by turning them into an ornament, decoration or birdfeeder. Learn to extend the life of clothing with simple mending techniques. Supplies provided or bring your own. Thursday, Jan 18 • 9:30–11:30 am SwallowCliff Woods-North, Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83, west of La GrangeRd/96th Ave FEBUARY Life in the Snow Join a naturalist and explore the forest. We’ll investigate animal tracks, identify deciduous trees and observe the winter birds. Friday, Feb 2 • 3–5 pm Pulaski Woods-Grove 1, Wolf Rd, south of 95th St, Willow Springs Woodworking with Invasives* Build your own walking stick using buckthorn, an invasive species. Please bring your own work gloves. Ages 12 & up. Registration required; call 312-533-5751. Friday, Feb 16 • 5:30–7:30 pm SwallowCliff Woods-North–Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83, west of La GrangeRd/96th Ave Photography Walk Join a naturalist for a walk around Spears Woods on a quest to capture some magical winter photos. Wednesday, Feb 21 • 9:30 am Spears Woods-96th Ave, south of W 87th St, Willow Springs Winter Pop-Up Fun Check out a pair of our snowshoes, help with litter pickup, warm up by a fire, and play in the snow! Saturday, Feb 24 • 10 am–12:30 pm Cherry Hill Woods-S Willow Springs Rd, north of McCarthy Rd, Palos Park Stairs, Stories & S’mores Families, drop in and challenge yourself by climbing to the top of Swallow Cliff stairs. Then, try the story trail, sledding, snowshoeing, s’more making and more. Sledding/snowshoeing weather permitting. Saturday, Dec 9 • 11 am–2 pm SwallowCliff Woods-North Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83, west of La GrangeRd/96th Ave • Chicago 27 SOUTHWEST