Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Winter Brochure

A SOUTH SAND RIDGE fpdcc.com *Registration required for events with asterisk. 708-868-0606 Winter Break Craft Camp* Get creative and learn some new skills. Projects will include woodburning, painting and fiber arts. Ages 9–13 & families. Wednesday & Thursday, Dec 27 & 28 9 am–3 pm Winter Feeder Big Sit Join us for an up-close look at the brave birds staying local during winter at our feeders. Hot chocolate provided. Saturday, Dec 23 • 8–10 am JANUARY Resolution Walk* Take steps towards your health goals during this light, 1-mile nature walk. Tuesday, Jan 2 • 11 am Restoration and S’mores* Help staff remove invasive plants through a brush pile burn and treat yourself to s’mores. Ages 10 & up. Saturday, Jan 20 • 10 am–Noon Woodburning & Watercolors* Be inspired by the winter landscape and create pieces of art using woodburning or pyrography techniques and watercolor paints. BYOB. Ages 21 & up. Friday, Jan 26 • 4:30–6:30 pm FEBRUARY Super Bowl/Superb Owl Enjoy a brief introduction to owls and their amazing adaptations and skills followed by a short walk on our trails to see if we can spot any wintering owls! Saturday, Feb 10 • 6–7:30 pm Build a Birdhouse* Welcome back migrating birds by making a birdhouse just in time for spring nesting season. Ages 18 & up or ages 13–17 w/adult. Saturday, Feb 24 • Noon–2 pm MLK Day of Service Stop by the nature center to participate in a self-led litter pick-up. Garbage bags and disposable gloves available. Monday, Jan 15 • 9 am–2 pm Underground Railroad Walks Join us on a self-guided journey that follows the Underground Railroad route connected to the Calumet Region during the mid-1800s. Saturday, Feb 24; Sunday, Feb 25 • 10 am–3 pm 35