Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Winter Brochure

Barrington Schau 90 rri t Schaumburg How to use this Guide: Whether you’re looking for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding locations or fun and educational events or programs at nature centers and sites throughout the County, this guide will help you create your own adventure in the Forest Preserves. By using the designated zone colors and shapes below, find events and amenities close to home, or explore more than 70,000 acres of wild and wonderful. Come by yourself, or with your family and friends. There’s no better place to feel free. Northwest Zone Crabtree Nature Center, Workhorses of Winter 13–19 North Zone 20–25 River Trail Nature Center, The Secret Life of Winter Plants Southwest Zone 34–42 Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center/Sagawau Environmental Learning Center. South Zone 43–45 Sand Ridge Nature Center Seasonal Offerings 4–11 Seasonal Offerings, Hike the Preserves, Bird the Preserves, Volunteer Opportunities, Camping Entrance to Nature Centers is free; some programs and zone-based activities require a small fee. Cover image: Nature Play area at River Trail Nature Center Central Zone 26–33 Trailside Museum of Natural History 2