Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Winter Brochure

DECEMBER Animal Olympics Trail Kids and families, walk a short, looped trail and compete in a fun test that challenges human abilities versus animal abilities! Prize awarded after completion. Wednesday, Dec 4 • 10 am–Noon Bemis Woods-South, Grove 7, Ogden Ave, west of Wolf Rd, Western Springs ADA Trail Walk Guided walk on 1.7-mile paved trail with resting points throughout. Wheelchair accessible; open to all. Meet at trail across from Grove 5. Friday, Dec 6 • 10 am Miller Meadow-South, 1st Ave, south of Roosevelt Rd, Maywood Winter Solstice Day Learn about the Winter Solstice through indigenous storytelling, songs and winter activities. Presented with American Indian Center. Saturday, Dec 21 • 10:30 am–Noon Thatcher Woods, Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest JANUARY Children’s Story Time Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud by the fire, followed by an activity. Wednesday, Jan 15 • 9–10:30 am Bemis Woods-South, Grove 7, Ogden Ave, west of Wolf Rd, Western Springs Teen Exploration Day: Day of Service Teens & families, give back this MLK day. Join us for a litter clean up in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Drop-in event. Saturday, Jan 18 • 10 am–Noon Schiller Woods-East, Grove 10, W Irving Park Rd, west of N Cumberland Ave, Chicago For more information, call 312.533.5751. Continued on page 27. All About Fire Learn safe practices for fire building and containment, make fire-inspired art, build your own fire, and roast a marshmallow. All ages. Drop-in. Sunday, Jan 25 ● 10:30 am–1:30 pm Thatcher Woods, Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest Central Zone • Chicago 24