Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Winter Brochure

Sunrise Hikes Join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning of a new day. Sundays: Dec 10 • 6:45 am Jan 14 • 7 am Feb 11 • 6:45 am Dark Sky Walk Walk in the world’s largest Urban Night Sky Place during the darkest night of the month. Tuesday, Dec 12 • 6 pm Thursday, Jan 11 • 6 pm Friday, Feb 9 • 7 pm Cub Scout Adventure Series Scouts are invited to attend these specialized programs. Sundays • 2:30–4 pm Dec 17-Wolf: Paws on the Path Jan 21-Bear: Fur, Feathers and Ferns Feb 18-Webelos: Into the Wild 9800 Willow Springs Rd,WillowSprings,708-839-6897 Building: 9 am–4 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–4 pm daily, Free Admission THROUGHOUT the SEASON Little Red’s Snowshoe Roulette Snowshoe hikes offered during any days that we have over 4” of snow! Free snowshoe rental with an ID on a first come, first served basis. Dec–Feb • 1 pm Nature’s Art Box Join us for nature-based art and activities. Supplies provided. Ages 3–6 w/adult. Thursdays, Dec 28, Jan 18, Feb 22 10:30 am R.I.P. Stewardship* Join us as we R emove I nvasive P lants with bowsaws or loppers. Tools, gloves and a snack provided. Closed-toed shoes recommended. Ages 18 & up; under 17 years w/adult. Saturday, Dec 9, Jan 13, Feb 10 10 am–Noon Moon Walk Let the full moon be our guide as we hike in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world. Join us for a bonfire afterwards. Thursday, Jan 25 • 7 pm Saturday, Feb 24 • 8:30 pm S.E.N.I.O.R.S. Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/ Outside Rain or Shine! Ages 55 & up. Join us for a nature-inspired adventure for seniors. Thursdays, Dec 7, Jan 11, Feb 8 • 10:30 am 28