Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Winter Brochure

9800 Willow Springs Rd,WillowSprings,708.839.6897 Building: 9 am–5 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–5 pm daily, Free Admission THROUGHOUT the SEASON Snowshoe Lending Snowshoes are available when snow is 4” or greater. Equipment is limited and loaned on a first- come, first-served basis. I am a Scientist Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, and make discoveries in the natural world. Ages 4–5 w/adult. Wednesdays, Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5 • 10 am Sunrise Hikes Come join us for a “before hours” hike to experience the dawning of a new day. Sundays, Dec 8, Feb 9 • 6:30 am Sunday, Jan 12 • 6:45 am S.E.N.I.O.R.S. Seniors Enjoying Nature Inside/Outside Rain or Shine! Strengthen your connection to nature by enjoying different nature programs every month. Ages 55 & up. Thursdays, Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 13 • 10 am R.I.P. Stewardship Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Tools provided. Ages 18 & up. Saturdays, Dec 14, Jan 11, Feb 8 10 am–Noon Nature’s Art Box Come join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3–6 w/adult Thursdays, Dec 19, Jan 16, Feb 20•10:30 am Feeding Time Learn about the diets of our ambassador animals, their habitats and observe a feeding demonstration Saturday, Dec 28, Jan 25, Feb 22 11 am–Noon Hygee Hangout Choose happiness this winter by joining us indoors for activities, games and refreshments inspired by the Danish practice of Hygge. Tuesday, Dec 31 • 11 am–1 pm Saturday, Jan 18 • 11 am–1pm Sunday, Feb 16 • 11 am–1 pm DECEMBER Serenity Walk Under the New Moon Take a 2-mile walk in the world’s largest Urban Night Sky Place. Dependent upon trail conditions. Ages 14 & up. Sunday, Dec 1 • 5:30 pm Fire Basics Learn the basics of fire building and the different types of campfires. S'mores provided. Saturday, Dec 7 • 1 pm 32