Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Winter Brochure

Continued, page 17. *Registration required. For more information or registration, call 847.381.6592 Animal Enrichment Studio Create new items for our ambassador animals, then watch how enrichment is used as an important part of their care. Thursdays, Jan 29, Feb 19 • 1 pm Animail Young visitors can help us deliver postcards to our animal ambassadors. Saturday, Jan 3–Sunday, Feb 15 9 am–4 pm DECEMBER National (Tree) Cookie Day Drop in and paint a tree cookie. Thursday, Dec 4 • 10 am–2 pm Women’s Night Out* Reflect on the past year under the full moon. Presented by Gayle Byck from InTune with Nature. Thursday, Dec 4 • 6:30 pm Nature Weaving* This nature workshop incorporates the world of weaving using recycled materials. Presented by Navraaz Basati of Wandering Paths, LLC. Saturday, Dec 6 • 10 am–Noon Owls An indoor presentation about these skilled nocturnal hunters. Sunday, Dec 7 • 10 am Crabtree Makerspace* Holidays are near so stop by Crabtree to create gifts for yourself or others. Ages 15 & up. Saturday, Dec 13 • 10 am–3 pm How to Do Nothing for Overwinter Pollinators Gardeners and Nature Lovers, learn best practices for preserving the overwintering habitats of native bees. Sunday, Dec 14 • 1 pm Winter Solstice Night of Lights* Celebrate the longest night of the year! Enjoy a campfire and self-guided walk along our candlelit paths. Friday, Dec 19 • 6–9 pm Science of Snow -Drop-in Drop in to discover the science of snow and create your own snowflake. Presented by Anna Villanyi’s Snowflakes and More. Sunday, Dec 21 • 1–3 pm JANUARY Bare Bones Trivia Jaw dropping trivia on National Trivia Day with real animal skulls and bones. Sunday, Jan 4 • 2 pm Planetary Painting* View the night sky, learn about celestial myths and paint a planetary acrylic masterpiece with guided instruction. Ages 18 & up. Friday, Jan 9 • 6:30 pm Nature Journaling* Upcycle your own nature journal. All materials provided. Saturday, Jan 10 • 1 pm CSI: Critter Scene Investigation Stop by to gather clues to learn about wildlife. Sunday, Jan 11 • 10 am–3 pm 15 NORTHWEST CRABTREE