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. What’s On the Menu? Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits. Saturdays & Sundays • 3 pm Wildlife Connections Drop in to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of Mercy. Tuesdays • 10:30 am–Noon Small Serendipity Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3–6 w/ adult. Tuesdays, Dec 9, 23; Jan 13, 27; Feb 10, 24 10 am 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, 847.824.8360 Building: 9 am–4 pm, closed Fridays. Grounds: 8 am–4 pm daily, Free Admission Fridays in the Field Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers. Fridays, Dec 5, Jan 9, Feb 6 • 10 am–Noon Volunteer Workdays* Work to make River Trail even better. Ages 10 & up. Ages 10–17 w/ adult. Saturdays, Dec 13, Jan 10, Feb 7 10 am–Noon DECEMBER Stuffed Animal Storytime Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a special story time program. Sunday, Dec 7 • 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Trackin’ Look for animal tracks and examine some of the evidence animals leave behind. Sunday, Dec 14 • 1:30 pm 22 SAVE THE DATE Maple Syrup Festival Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including crafts, games, tree tapping and maple syrup history. Sunday, Mar 15 • 11 am–3 pm