Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Winter Brochure

THROUGHOUT the SEASON Snowshoe Lending Snowshoes available for use on-site when snow is 4” or more. Limited numbers available on a first-come, first-served basis. Wee Wanderer Wednesdays Join us for a special program for little naturalists. Tickets on first-come, first-served basis. Ages 2–6 w/ adult. Wednesdays, Dec 3, 17; Jan 7, 21; Feb 4, 18 • 10 am 2 Miles at 2 Join us every Wednesday for a hike around Phantom Prairie. Ages 18 & up. Wednesdays, Dec 3–Feb 25 (excluding Dec 24, 31) • 2 pm Owl Prowl* Learn about our local owls and hear who’s hooting. Ages 12 & up. Fridays, Dec 5 • 7 pm; Jan 2 • 6:30 pm Baby Buds Join us for nature-themed interactive songs and stories. Tickets are first-come, first-served. Ages 0–23 months w/ adult. Tuesdays, Dec 9, Jan 13, Feb 10 • 9:30 am Senior Nature Club* Discover the natural world with a themed activity. Ages 55 & up. Thursdays, Dec 11, Jan 8, Feb 12 • 10 am Restoration Workdays* Help us restore the habitat by removing invasive species. Equipment provided. High schoolers may earn service hours. Ages 8 & up. Saturdays, Dec 20; Jan 17; Feb 7, 21 9:30 am-Noon 3 Stover Rd, Barrington, 847.381.6592 Building: 9 am–4 pm, closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–4 pm daily Free Admission 14