Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Winter Brochure

NORTH *Registration required. For more information or registration, call 847.824.8360 Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service* Ages 10 & up. Ages 10–17 w/ adult. Monday, Jan 19 • 1–3 pm Conservation@Home: Winter Seed Sowing* Use native seeds to make a winter sowing milk jug and take it home. Supplies provided. Ages 13 & up. Sunday, Jan 25 • 1:30 pm FEBRUARY Groundhog Day Learn the story behind this holiday. Sunday, Feb 1 • 1:30 pm Women’s Night Out: Full Moon Empowerment* Presented with Gayle Byck of InTune with Nature. Cost: $10/person. Ages 18 & up. Monday, Feb 2 • 7 pm Superb Owl Party Learn what makes them so unique! Sunday, Feb 8 • 1:30 pm Sweetheart Night Hike* Couples and friends are invited to hike candlelit trails, relax around a campfire and warm up inside with dinner and warm beverages. Cost: $30/person. Register by 2/9. No refunds. Ages 21 & up. Saturday, Feb 14 • 5:30–9 pm Sap’s Rising* Walk in the sugar maple forest and learn about the process of making maple syrup. Saturdays & Sundays, Feb 21 & 22; Feb 28 & Mar 1 • 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Winter Wildlife Walk Celebrate the shortest day of the year and learn about wildlife on a guided walk. Sunday, Dec 21 • 1:30 pm Winter Nature Days Drop in for family fun nature activities including pinecone bird feeders, walking sticks and more. Saturday, Dec 27 • 9–11 am & Sunday, Dec 28 • 1–3 pm JANUARY Animal Encounter Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our ambassador animals. Sunday, Jan 4 • 1:30 pm Winter Night Walk* An evening winter walk. Cost: $5/person. Ages 8 & up. Ages 8–17 w/ adult. Friday, Jan 9 • 7 pm Conservation@Home: Seed Swap Bring and/or take seeds home at this free swap. Experts will be available for advice. Ages 13 & up. Sunday, Jan 11 • Noon–2 pm Winter Photography* An outdoor workshop focusing on amazing winter scenes. Ages 13 & up. Saturday, Jan 17 • 9–11 am Forest Bathing: Healing Trees* Experience the health benefits of nature. Presented with Gayle Byck of InTune with Nature. Ages 13 & up. Sunday, Jan 18 • 1–3 pm RIVER TRAIL 23