Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Winter Brochure

SOUTHWEST SAGAWAU *Registration required for events with asterisk. 630-257-2045 DECEMBER Clear the Trail* – Help brush back the ski trails. Ages 10 & up. Saturday and Sunday, Dec 16 & 17 9:30–11:30 am Experience Winter* - Bring the family and enjoy a trail hike with a naturalist. Winter Residents: Saturday, Dec 23 • 10 am Nature Hike: Sunday, Dec 24; Wednesday, Dec 27 • 10 am JANUARY Feeder Watch* – What birds are visiting the feeding station? Enjoy watching the feeders on a paved surface. Binoculars available for loan. Saturday, Jan 6 • 10 am Birdy, it’s Cold Outside* – Learn about some of the surprising adaptations and behaviors birds use to survive winter's deep freeze with an indoor presentation. Sunday, Jan 7 • 1 pm Winter Insects* – Believe it or not, some insects are active through the winter. Search for these cold- hardy survivors. Ages 14 & up. Saturday, Jan 13 • 1 pm Skier 101* – Come with all your cross-country ski questions! Find your answers by attending this crash course before hitting the snow. Saturday, Jan 20 • 1 pm Winter Tree ID* - Join a naturalist as we discover several ways to identify trees in winter. Ages 18 & up. Sunday, Jan 21 • 1:30 pm FEBRUARY Black History Month Exhibit Learn about Black skiers and challenges faced in winter sports. Thursday, Feb 1–Thursday, Feb 29 Groundhog Week (+) Will Sagawau Sam see his shadow on the ski trails this year? Ski by our outdoor exhibit to learn about groundhogs and other winter hibernators. Thursday, Feb 1–Sunday, Feb 4 Ski the White Winter Wave Join a fun Polynesian spin on winter by skiing the “frozen wave,” relax and enjoy surfing videos and updates from Oahu’s North Shore. Saturday, Feb 10; Sunday, Feb 12 9 am–2 pm Fossil Lab - Have you ever wondered how paleontologists study fossils? Visit our lab as we break down features of invertebrate fossils. Saturday, Feb 17 • 1 pm Birkie Week (+) Ski with wood skis and wool knickers or dress like a Viking to win a prize. Answer daily trivia question about the Birkebeiner Ski Race. Sunday, Feb 18–Saturday, Feb 24 fpdcc.com 31