Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Winter Brochure

Environmental Learning Center 12545 W 111th St, Lemont, 630-257-2045 Building: 9 am–4 pm, Grounds: 8 am–4 pm daily, Free Admission THROUGHOUT the SEASON Cross-country skiing starts Dec 16, as soon as conditions are skiable (frozen ground and 5” snow). Sagawau Nordic is open daily from 9 am–4 pm. Trails will be open and groomed as snow conditions permit and could include a late start or an early finish. Watch our Facebook page or call 630-257-2045 for the most up-to-date trail conditions. Please note programs are weather dependent and denoted as follows: (+) With snow – Without snow Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons* (+) Learn to ski with a certified Professional Ski Instructor of America. $20/person. Ages 12 & up. Registration required. Visit website for additional information. Saturdays & Sundays, Jan 6–Feb 25 • 9 am Cross-Country Ski Seminar* – Learn the basics of cross-country ski equipment and how to prepare for your first cross-country skiing experience. Saturday, Dec 2; Sunday, Dec 10 • 1 pm Wax Clinic* – Learn how simple it is to care for your skis. We’ll discuss ski maintenance for waxable and waxless skis. Sunday, Dec 3; Saturday, Dec 9 • 1 pm Restoration Workday* – Join a naturalist as we help restore our ecosystems by removing invasive species. Ages 10 & up. Saturdays & Sundays, Dec 30 & 31, Jan 27 & 28, Feb 24 & 25 • 9:30–11:30 am Moonlight Ski* + Ski by the light of the full moon. Ski rentals limited. Skiers with their own equipment must wear a free trail pass. Reservations required via SignUpGenius. Wednesday–Friday, Jan 24–26; Friday–Sunday, Feb 23–25 • 4–8 pm 30