Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Winter Brochure

Winter Solstice Day Celebrate the winter solstice by participating in fun activities, both inside and out, including an outdoor bonfire. Drop in. Saturday, Dec 20 • 10 am–2 pm Paper Snowflake Making Workshop 10 am–Noon Indigenous Storytelling & Reflection from American Indian Center Noon–2 pm Thatcher Woods, Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest CENTRAL ZONE All About Fire Learn safe practices for fire building and containment, make fire inspired art, build your own fire and roast marshmallows. Drop in. Saturday, Jan 24 • 10:30 am–1:30 pm Thatcher Woods Pavilion, Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest THATCHERWOODS PAVILION Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest Children’s Storytime Join us inside the pavilion and listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud, followed by an activity. Wednesday, Dec 10 & Feb 11 • 9:30 am ASL Children’s Storytime Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud and signed, followed by an activity. Program held indoors. Wednesday, Jan 7 • 9:30 am Winter Waterland -Drop in Learn about the water cycle and freshwater ecology through water quality testing and activities. Wednesday, Jan 14 • 4:30–6:30 pm 26