Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Winter Brochure

A RIVER TRAIL NORTH *Registration required at least 2 days in advance of the events marked with asterisk. Note: All events are all ages unless specified differently. 847.824.8360 23 Evening Owl Prowl* A guided walk on our trails to search for local owls. Registration required by Dec 13. Ages 8 & up. Friday, Dec 13 • 7 pm Winter Solstice Celebrate the shortest day of the year and unlock winter’s secrets. Saturday, Dec 21 • 1:30 pm Winter Nature Days Drop in for family fun nature activities including pinecone bird feeders, walking sticks and more. Saturday & Sunday, Dec 28 & Dec 29, 11 am–2 pm JANUARY Conservation@Home: Seed Swap Bring some and/or take some seeds home at this free swap. Experts will be available for advice Ages 13 & up. Sunday, Jan 12 • Noon–2 pm Women’s Night Out: Full Moon Walk* An evening of empowerment for the first in a series of women-centered programming. For women ages 18 & up. $10/person Monday, Jan 13 • 6 pm Conservation@Home: Winter Seed Sowing* Use native seeds for winter sowing. Make your own winter sowing milk jug and take it home. Supplies provided. Ages 13 & up. Sunday, Jan 19 • 1:30 pm Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service Help us work to make River Trail better on this official day of community service. Ages 10 & up. Ages under 16 w/adult. Monday, Jan 20 • 1–3 pm Winter Photography* An outdoor workshop focusing on amazing winter scenes. Ages 13 & up. Saturday, Jan 25 • 9–11 am FEBRUARY Groundhog Day Learn the story behind this peculiar holiday. Sunday, Feb 2 • 1:30 pm Superb Owl Party Help us celebrate owls and learn what makes them so unique! Sunday, Feb 9 • 1:30 pm Insects in Winter* Hunt our trails for the mighty snow flea and learn about other winter insects. Saturday, Feb 16 • 1:30 pm Sap’s Rising* Walk in the sugar maple forest to learn about the sweet process of making maple syrup. Saturday & Sunday, Feb 22 & 23 • 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Sweetheart Night Hike* Couples and friends are invited to enjoy the nature center grounds at their leisure. Walk our candlelit trails, relax around a campfire, or warm up inside with dinner and drinks. $30/person. Registration required by 2/1. Ages 21 & up. Saturday, Feb 8 • 5:30–9 pm

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