Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Winter Brochure

South Zone THOUGHOUT the SEASON 32 DAN RYAN WOODS EVENTS S Western Ave & 87th St, Chicago unless otherwise noted. at the VISITOR CENTER Mingle in the Morning: Senior Walking Club Come meet and mingle with members of the community with a shared interest in health, wellness and the outdoors. Wednesdays in Dec, Jan, Feb • 8–9 am Open Nature Play Day Bring your little one for open nature play time. Enjoy the Dan Ryan Woods Nature Play space while helping your children connect with nature. Wednesdays • 10 am–Noon Winter Wellness Walk* -3.4 mi. Experience the health benefits that nature provides on a slow-paced winter walk. Ages: 13 & up. Saturday, Dec 2 • 10 am Sauk Trail Woods-Central Forest Preserve Dr, south of W 26th St, South Chicago Heights Snowshoeing Explore the Preserves via snowshoe! If conditions are not favorable for snowshoeing (4” or more of packed snow), hikes and other activities will be offered. 11 am–2 pm Saturday, Jan 13 Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center Saturday, Feb 3 Eggers Grove, E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago Kwanzaa Celebration Seven days of music and nature- based activities following the seven principlesof Kwanzaa. Dec 26–Jan 1 • 11 am–1 pm See page 37 for details. Teen S’mores Night Vistor Hang out by the fire with friends. Friday, Jan 12 • 6–8 pm Birds and Bagels Start your morning with birds and bagels! Enjoy a treat while observing local birds at our feeders. Bagels, light refreshments provided. Binoculars available to borrow. Accessible site. Saturday, Jan 27 • 8 am Black History Month Story Trails Join us in celebrating Black History Month with a story trail. Each story will showcase a prominent Black figure. Wednesdays in Feb • 10 am–3 pm at the PAVILION Art in Nature* Spend time in nature and be inspired to create art. Register at 312-415-2970. Saturday, Dec 23 • 10 am–Noon Winter Exploration Day Bring the whole family and enjoy winter in the Preserves with snowshoeing, nature hikes, art, campfires and more! Wednesday, Jan 3 • 11 am–2 pm BIPOC Faces in Green Spaces Shift your focus from daily hassles during an outdoor wellness and journaling session. Saturday, Feb 10 • 9:30 am–12:30 pm