Forest Preserves of Cook County 2024 Winter Brochure

2 Barrington Schau 90 rri t Schaumburg How to use this Guide: Whether you’re looking for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding locations or fun and educational events or programs at nature centers and sites throughout the County, this guide will help you create your own adventure in the Forest Preserves. By using the designated zone colors and shapes below, find events and amenities close to home, or explore nearly 70,000 acres of wild and wonderful. Come by yourself, or with your family and friends. There’s no better place to feel free. Northwest Zone 15–19 Crabtree Nature Center, Chill Thrills: Winter Camping in the Preserves North Zone 20–23 River Trail Nature Center Central Zone 24–29 Trailside Museum of Natural History Southwest Zone 30–37 Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center/Sagawau Environmental Learning Center Survival in the Preserves: How Wildlife Takes on Winter Elements South Zone 38–45 Sand Ridge Nature Center and Sand Ridge Campus Seasonal Offerings 4–13 Seasonal Offerings, Hike the Preserves, Bird the Preserves, Camping, Volunteering Entrance to Nature Centers is free; some programs and zone-based activities require a small fee. Building and Grounds Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day 2 Barrington Schau 90 Barrington Schaumburg How to use this Guide: Whether you’re looking for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding locations or fun and educational events or programs at nature centers and sites throughout the County, this guide will help you create your own adventure in the Forest Preserves. By using the designated zone colors and shapes below, find events and amenities close to home, or explore nearly 70,000 acres of wild and wonderful. Come by yourself, or with your family and friends. There’s no better place to feel free. Northwest Zon 15–19 Crabtree Nature Center, Chill Thrills: Winter Camping in the Preserves North Zone 20–23 River Trail Nature Center Central Zone 24–29 Trailside Museum of Natural History Southwest Zone 30–37 Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center/Sagawau Environmental Learning Center Survival in the Preserves: How Wildlife Takes on Winter Elements outh Zone 38–45 Sand Ridge Nature Center and Sand Ridge Campus asonal Offerings 4–13 Seasonal Offerings, Hike the Preserves, Bird the Preserves, Camping, Volunteering Entrance to Nature Centers is free; some programs and zone-based activities require a small fee. Building and Grounds Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day