Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Winter Brochure

A CENTRAL EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–13 fpdcc.com *Registration required, unless otherwise noted. To register or for information on any Central Zone programs please call 312.533.5751. FEBRUARY Poetry Trail: Black History Month In honor of Black History Month, walk a short, looped trail and read poetry written by African American authors along the way. Sunday, Feb 2 • 10 am–Noon Bemis Woods-South, Grove 7, Ogden Ave, west of Wolf Rd, Western Springs Winterpalooza Join us for an afternoon of winter activities including hikes, broom hockey, orienteering and more. Presented with the Portage Creek Boy Scouts. Saturday, Feb 8 • 9 am–Noon Thatcher Woods, Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest Photography Walk Join a naturalist for a walk while we embark on a quest to capture some magical winter photos. Friday, Feb 14 • 9:30 am Thatcher Woods, Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest 27 Central Zone continued. • Chicago Southwest Northwest North Central South ZONE KEY Hygee Hangout Tuesday, Dec 31 • 11 am–1 pm Choose happiness this winter by joining us indoors for activities, games and refreshments inspired by the Danish practice of Hygge. Call 708.839.6897. Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs Winter Mammals -Drop-In Monday, Jan 6 • 11 am–Noon Join us to learn about the mammals of Cook County by examining our skins and skulls collection. Please call 708.839.6897. Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs