Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Winter Brochure

Environmental Learning Center 12545 W 111th St, Lemont, 630.257.2045 Building: 9 am–4 pm, Grounds: 8 am–4 pm daily, Free Admission Cross-country skiing starts Dec 21, as soon as conditions are skiable (frozen ground and 5” snow). Sagawau Nordic is open daily from 9 am–4 pm. Trails will be open and groomed as snow conditions permit and could include a late start or an early finish. Watch our Facebook page or call 630.257.2045 for the most up-to-date trail conditions. All skiers must obtain a free tail pass from the Nordic Center. Rentals run 9 am–2 pm. Equipment must be returned by 3:45 pm. Reservations for rentals must be made via SignUpGenius.com. Reservation link can also be found at fpdcc.com and on Sagawau’s Facebook page. Reservation link will only be available when snow conditions are skiable. Please note programs are dependent on if we are open for skiing. Ski programs will run only if we have snow (denoted by + ). Non-ski programs will only run if we do not have snow (denoted by ( – )). THROUGHOUT the SEASON Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons* + Learn to ski with a certified Professional Ski Instructor of America. $20/person. Ages 12 & up. Registration required. Visit website for additional information. Saturdays & Sundays, Jan 4–Mar 2 • 9 am Moonlight Ski* + Ski by the light of the full moon. Ski rentals limited. Reservations required via SignUpGenius available the Sunday before. Skiers with their own equipment must wear a free trail pass. Saturday–Monday, Jan 11–13; Monday–Wednesday, Feb 10–12 • 4–9 pm DECEMBER Cross-Country Ski Seminar* (–) Learn the basics of cross-country ski equipment and how to prepare for your first cross-country skiing experience. We’ll cover skis, boots, and poles—including classic, skating and telemark equipment. Saturday, Dec 7; Sunday, Dec 15 • 1 pm 34