Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Winter Brochure

Snowshoe Lending Snowshoes are available when snow is 4” or greater. Equipment is limited and loaned on a first- come, first-served basis. THROUGHOUT the SEASON What’s On The Menu? Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits. Saturdays & Sundays • 3 pm Wildlife Connections Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia-Heart of Mercy. Tuesdays • 10:30 am–Noon Small Serendipity Nature stories, crafts and activities. Children ages 3–6 w/adult. Tuesdays, Dec 3, 17; Jan 7, 21; Feb 4, 18, 10 am 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, 847.824.8360 Building: 9 am–4 pm, closed Fridays. Grounds: 8 am–4 pm daily, Free Admission SAVE THE DATE Maple Syrup Festival Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including crafts, games, tree tapping and maple syrup history. Sunday, Mar 16 • 11 am–3 pm Fridays in the Field Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension volunteers. Fridays, Dec 13, Jan 10, Feb 14 • 10 am–Noon Volunteer Workdays* Help us work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up; children under 16 w/adult. Saturdays, Dec 14, Jan 11, Feb 1 10 am–Noon Winter Walk* Learn about our wildlife in winter during a guided walk. The program begins at 1 pm if snow depth exceeds 4”. Registration required to reserve snowshoes. Sundays, Dec 15, Jan 5& 26•1:30 pm Animal Encounters Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals. Sunday, Dec 22; Monday, Feb 17 •1:30 pm DECEMBER Trackin’ Let’s look for animal tracks and examine some of the evidence animals leave behind. Sunday, Dec 1 • 1:30 pm Birds & Bagels* Visit our indoor bird feeders while enjoying complementary hot drinks and bagels. Followed by a bird walk. Ages 8 & up. Saturday, Dec 7 • 8–10 am 22