Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Winter Brochure

Picidae Come for a short presentation and a stroll. Learn how woodpeckers are well adapted for their environment. Sunday, Jan 18 • 1 pm MLK Teen Day Restoration* Join us to remove invasive species & earn service hours. Tools provided. Monday, Jan 19 • Noon–2 pm Crabtree Hygge Drop-in to celebrate the Danish tradition of coziness with hot chocolate and relaxing activities. Saturday, Jan 31 • 10 am–2 pm FEBRUARY Black History Month Walk Learn about the impacts Black environmentalists have on the natural world on a self-guided trail exhibit. Sunday, Feb 1–Sunday, Feb 8 9 am–4 pm Full Moon Walk* Discover Crabtree at night by the light of the Snow Moon. Ages 8 & up. Monday, Feb 2 • 6 pm Children’s Lunar New Year Learn about the holiday through reading, creating and celebrating together. Ages 2–10 w/ adult. Thursday, Feb 5 • 10 am International Day of Women and Girls in Science Converse with women of the Forest Preserves and take part in STEM activities for adults and children. Wednesday, Feb 11 • 1 pm Love Bites: Friday the 13th Luminary Walk* Self-guided walk illuminates the curious mating habits in the animal world. Ages 18 & up. Friday, Feb 13 • 7 pm Mythic Reptiles Explore the folklore and myths of amphibians and reptiles. Sunday, Feb 15 • 1 pm Tree-ssentials A presentation on the aromas made from trees from around the world. Sunday, Feb 22 • 1 pm Micro Safari, Pt. 1 Take a journey to observe the vibrant life in early spring waters. Saturday, Feb 28 • 1 pm Continued from page 15. *Registration required. For more information or registration, call 847.391.6592 17