Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Winter Brochure

Away from the Sun Celebrate the beauty of winter solstice with nature walks, crafts and warm drinks. Drop in. Saturday, Dec 20 • 2–4 pm JANUARY Winter Workshop: Crocheting Plastic* Find an alternative use for plastic bags BYO-bags encouraged. Presented by Chicago Muslim Green Team. Saturday, Jan 3 • 1–3 pm Wellness in the Woods: A Fresh Start Walk* Embrace the New Year and your well-being! Join us for a guided walk, then warm up with hot tea. Thursday, Jan 8 • 10 am & 2 pm Buckthorn Dye Workshop* Learn about common buckthorn, how to process for dye and take home a naturally dyed textile. Presented by Katelyn Patton. Saturday, Jan 10 • 1–3 pm MLK Service Day Give back and join the community for a litter clean up to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Drop in. Supplies for clean-up provided. Saturday, Jan 17 • 10 am–Noon Woodworking with Invasives Repurpose common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10–16 w/ adult. Thursday, Jan 22 • 5:30–7:30 pm Dungeons & Dragon (Flies theme) Join us for a nature-themed DND one-shot campaign. No experience required. BYO-Dice. Thursday, Jan 29 • 5:30–7:30 pm EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–11 *Registration required. For more information or registration, email northzoneprogram@cookcountyil.gov FEBRUARY Natural History of Bison* Discover the Bison that once explored this area, what happened to them and where they are now. Thursday, Feb 5 • 1:30–2:30 pm & 5:30–6:30 pm Wellness in the Woods: The Cupid Shuffle* Embrace a healthy heart and your well-being! Join us for a guided walk then warm up with hot tea. Thursday, Feb 12 • 10 am & 2 pm Board Game Afternoon -Drop in Bring family and friends to an afternoon of nature-based board game fun! Adult and kid-friendly board games available. Saturday, Feb 21 • 1–3 pm Nature Play Day Connect your children to nature. Drop in. Thursday, Feb 26 • 10 am–2 pm • Chicago 21 NORTH