Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Winter Brochure

Meet Our Birds Learn more about our animal ambassadors and discover their unique adaptations. Sundays, Dec 17, Jan 21, Feb 11 • 1:30 pm DECEMBER Candle Lantern Walk* Walk the trails with a candle lantern as you discover signs of nighttime forest activity. Friday, Dec 8 • 6–8 pm Winter Bonfire Join us as we celebrate the beginning of winter with a large bonfire, artmaking, nature walks and more. Saturday, Dec 16 • 3:30–7 pm Camp Shabbona Woods, 15810 S Torrence Ave, South Holland Winter Solstice Potluck* Celebrate the shortest day of the year with a potluck and s’mores by the campfire. Thursday, Dec 21 • 2–4 pm THROUGHOUT the SEASON Poetry Trail Enjoy a collection of poems inspired by nature and the changing seasons as you walk Pines Trail. Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Walk* Venture out on our scenic trails for a 3- to 4-mile walk led by our nature education staff. Saturdays, Dec 2, Jan 6, Feb 3 • 1 pm Winter Birding* Join us as we explore and look for winter’s resident birds. Binoculars available for lending. Saturdays, Dec 9, Jan 13, Feb 17 • 9 am Wee Wonders* Preschoolers with an adult are invited to learn about nature through music, movement, stories and crafts. Wednesdays • 10 am Dec 13-Tracks Jan 10-Making Snowflakes Feb 14-Skins & Skulls Holiday Past Visit our pioneer cabins as we celebrate winter holiday traditions. Play with handmade toys, make a craft, and see what’s cooking on the open fire. Sunday, Dec 3 • 11 am–3 pm 15891 Paxton, South Holland, 708-868-0606 Building: 9 am–4 pm, Exihibit room closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–4 pm daily, Free Admission N AT U R E C E N T E R A N D C AMP U S 34