Forest Preserves of Cook County 2023 Winter Brochure

2 Barrington Scha 90 rri t Schaumburg How to use this Guide: Whether you’re looking for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding locations or fun and educational events or programs at nature centers and sites throughout the County, this guide will help you create your own adventure in the Forest Preserves. By using the designated zone colors and shapes below, find events and amenities close to home, or explore nearly 70,000 acres of wild and wonderful. Come by yourself, or with your family and friends. There’s no better place to feel free. Northwest Zone 11–17 Crabtree Nature Center, Playing Tree Detective in the Wintertime North Zone 18–21 Experience the Health Benefits of the Woods, River Trail Nature Center Central Zone 20–25 Trailside Museum of Natural History Southwest Zone 26–31 Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center/Sagawau Environmental Learning Center South Zone 32–37 Sand Ridge Nature Center and Sand Ridge Campus Seasonal Offerings 4–10 Seasonal Offerings, Hike the Preserves, Bird the Preserves, Camping Entrance to Nature Centers is free; some programs and zone-based activities require a small fee. Building and Grounds Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day arrington Schau 90 rrin to Schau burg