Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Winter Brochure

Winter Nature Days Saturday, Dec 28 & Sunday, Dec 29, 11 am–2 pm Drop in for family fun nature activities including pinecone bird feeders, walking sticks and more. For more information, please call 847.824.8360. River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook Winter Camp Presented by Trickster Cultural Center Thursday, Jan 2–Saturday, Jan 4, 10 am–2 pm Learn the significance of the winter season in Native American culture while participating in various activities. All ages. Register at tricksterculturalcenter.org . For more information, please call 773.758.8899. Rolling Knolls, 11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin The Bare Bones Thursday, Jan 2 • 1–3 pm Check out this jaw dropping interactive display of animal skulls and bones. For more information, please 847.824.8360 Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Rd, Barrington Winter Secrets Hike* Monday, Dec 30 • 1:30 pm The winter can appear barren of wildlife, but surprisingly so much is happening above, within and beneath the snow. Join us for a walk to see what is going on! Please call 708.366.6530. Registration required. Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest Winter Exploration Day Friday, Jan 3 • 11 am–2 pm Get outside and enjoy winter. Great opportunity for the whole family to experience hikes, snowshoeing (weather permitting), campfires, art making and more! For more information, please call 224.763.4317. Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion, S Western Ave & W 87th St, Chicago Family Winter Scavenger Hunt and Campfire Sunday, Jan 5 • 1–2:30 pm Enjoy a self-guided scavenger hunt for signs of animals and plants, followed by snacks and a campfire. Family program. Please call 708.366.6530. Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest Winter Break Schools out for...winter break! Join us in the Forest Preserves for fun indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family, including snowshoeing, hikes, artmaking, campfires and more!