Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Winter Brochure

Snowshoe Lending Snowshoes are available when snow is 4” or greater. Ice Traction Shoe Cover Lending Ice traction covers go over your shoes to help you traverse icy surfaces. Equipment is limited and loaned on a first- come, first-served basis. Senior Fitness Walks* Join us for a 1-mile, easy-paced walk. Wednesdays, Dec 4, 18; Jan 8, 22; Feb 5, 19 • 9 am Thatcher Woods, Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest Restoration Workdays* Help restore the natural habitats. Ages 12 & up. Children w/adult. Register at fpdcc.com/volunteer. Sundays, Dec 15, Jan 19, Feb 16•9 am–Noon Story Trail: "Animals in Winter"- Drop in. Read a children’s story along a short trail. Afterwards, get an activity bag to start your own adventure with crafts and activities. Friday, Dec 13–Friday, Jan 10 • 9 am–4 pm 738Thatcher Ave, River Forest, 708.366.6530 Building: 9 am–4 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–4 pm daily, Free Admission DECEMBER Winter is Coming Walk* Join us for a walk as we discuss what is happening in nature as winter closes in. Family program. Sunday, Dec 8 • 1:30 pm Nature Book Club: “What an Owl Knows” by J. Ackerman* Enjoy discussing this bestselling book about the research into the deepest mysteries of owls. Register at fppl.org . Ages 18 & up. Thursday, Dec 12 • 7 pm DIY Holiday Bird Feeder Wreath* Making a festive birdseed wreath! Materials provided. Ages 13 & up. Saturday, Dec 14•1 pm Dawn Owl Prowl* Listen for owls as part of the annual Christmas Bird Count led by John Elliott from Chicago Bird Alliance. Ages 10 & up. Sunday, Dec 15 • 5:30 am Animal Homes Hike* Take a guided hike to discover where our local animals will spend the winter. Family program. Saturday, Dec 21 • 1:30 pm Bone Appetit Join us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor resident animals. Saturday, Dec 28 • 2 pm THROUGHOUT the SEASON 28