Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Winter Brochure

A fpdcc.com *Registration required. For more information or registration, call 312.533.5751. EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–11 • Chicago SPEARSWOODS 96th Ave, south of W 87th St, Willow Springs Life in Winter Hike -2.5 mi Learn how life in the forest slows down but continues during the winter on a guided walk. Tuesday, Dec 9 • 10 am Woodpecker Walk Search for woodpeckers and learn about their role in our local ecosystems with a naturalist. Binoculars available for loan. Wednesday, Dec 17 • 10 am Animal Courtship Walk -2.5 mi Love is in the air! Hike with a naturalist and learn how animals express their love and attraction. Saturday, Feb 14 • 10:30 am Sunrise Stroll -2.5 mi Join us for a stroll through the Forest Preserves at sunrise. Friday, Feb 27 • 7:30 am PALOS PARKWOODS-NORTH Kean Ave, south of Calumet Sag Rd/ Rte 83, Palos Park Natural Garland Workshop -Drop in Create your own natural garland around a campfire. Supplies provided. Drop in. Thursday, Dec 18 • 1–3 pm Winter Owl Hike -3 mi Be on the prowl for owls during this night hike in the woods. Saturday, Jan 3 • 5–7 pm Sunprinting Workshop -Drop in Use the sun to make a one-of-a-kind print. Supplies provided. Thursday, Feb 12 • 11 am–1 pm 35 SOUTHWEST • i Other Southwest zone events Animal Tracking Mystery Learn the basics of winter animal tracking, then use your detective skills to solve a forest mystery. Saturday, Jan 10 • 12:30–2:30 pm Teason’s Woods, S Willow Springs Rd, south of Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83, Palos Park Crafternoon: Snow Inspired Art -Drop in Let the winter landscape inspire art. Try your hand at different crafts suitable for people of all abilities. Wednesday, Jan 14 • 11 am–2 pm Paint & Sip Hot Chocolate Paint and sip a cup of hot chocolate. Supplies provided. All ages. Friday, Feb 13 • 11 am–2 pm Camp Sullivan, 14630 Oak Park Ave, Oak Forest