Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Winter Brochure

The Bare Bones Check out this jaw dropping interactive display of animal skulls and bones. Thursday, Jan 2 • 1–3 pm Salamanders Indoor investigation into our amazing, unique and important salamanders. Ages 12 & up. Saturday, Jan 4 • 1 pm What I did on my Winter Migration Discover what migratory birds do at their Central and South American wintering grounds. Saturday, Jan 11 • 1 pm Cabin Fever Hike Join a 2-mile walk on Phantom Prairie. Sunday, Jan 12 • 1 pm Full Moon Walk* Discover Crabtree at night by the light of the Wolf Moon. Ages 8 & up. Monday, Jan 13 • 6 pm CSI: Critter Scene Investigation Self-guided investigation to gather clues to learn about wildlife. Saturday, Jan 18–Monday, Jan 20 10 am–3 pm MLK Day Restoration* Put on some gloves and join us to remove invasive species. Tools provided. High schoolers may earn service hours. Ages 8 & up. Monday, Jan 20 • 1–3 pm Picidae Woodpeckers are well-adapted for their environment. Come for a short presentation and a stroll. Sunday, Jan 26 • 1 pm *Registration required for events with an asterisk. Please call 847.381.6592 for more information and registration. Children’s Lunar New Year Let’s learn about the holiday through reading, creating, and celebrating together. Ages 2–10 w/adult. Wednesday, Jan 29 • 10:30 am FEBRUARY Whistlepigs! Learn all about our Chicagoland marmot hibernator. Sunday, Feb 2 • 1 pm Winter Paint Night* Create an acrylic winter scene with follow-along instructions. Ages 18 & up. Friday, Feb 7 • 7 pm Trees in Myth A presentation on how trees affect our imaginations. Saturday, Feb 8 • 1 pm Spark in the Dark* Our evening adult program for those who like to stroll our candlelit trail. Thursday, Feb 13 • 7 pm Winter Science Learn about the wonders of snow and winter weather through hands-on indoor experiments and activities. Ages 7 & up. Saturday, Feb 15 • 1 pm Resting Reptiles Self-guided 0.5-mile walk on winter survival techniques of reptiles. Monday, Feb 17–Sunday, Feb 23, 10 am–3 pm NORTHWEST CRABTREE fpdcc.com 17