Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Winter Brochure

34 Southwest Zone SWALLOW CLIFF WOODS PAVILION Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83, west of La Grange Rd/96th Ave, Palos Park S’mores Party -Drop in Make tasty treats around a campfire. Activities (weather-dependent) include crafts, a story trail, animal artifacts, sledding, snowshoeing and more. Saturday, Dec 13 • 10:30 am–1:30 pm Hibernation Day -Drop in Learn about how animals survive winter through activities and den building. Friday, Dec 5 • 10 am–Noon Monotype Printing Workshop* Learn about monotype printing and create a one-of-a-kind print. Supplies provided. Ages 12 & up. Ages 12–17 w/ adult. Friday, Jan 16 • 5:30–7:30 pm Fireside Mosaics Join us around an indoor fire to create your own one-of-a-kind mosaic piece. Supplies provided. Saturday, Jan 31 • 10 am–Noon Woodworking for Your Garden* Create your own bat box or bee house for your garden! Supplies included. Wednesday, Feb 18 • 5:30–7:30 pm Black History Month Celebration: Poetry Enjoy live poetry readings and learn about Chicagoland lack poets. Saturday, Feb 21 • 10 am–12:30 pm Conservation@Home: Seed Swap & Plant Exchange Bring and/or take some seeds and plants home at this free swap. Experts available for advice. Saturday, Feb 28 • 10 am–Noon