Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Winter Brochure

A SOUTHWEST LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE 708.839.6897 *Registration required. For more information or registration, call Nature’s Art Box* Nature art fun! Ages 3–6 w/ adult. Supplies included. Thursdays, Dec 18, Jan 29, Feb 26 10:30 am Wild About Play- Drop in Unleash your wild side! Create enrichment items for our ambassador animals. Materials provided. Saturdays, Dec 27, Feb 28 • 1–2 pm Yoga* Bring a yoga mat/towel. Ages 18 & up. Sundays, Jan 25, Feb 22 • 10–11 am DECEMBER Serenity Hike Under the Full Moon* Hike 2 miles by moonlight in an Urban Night Sky Place. Subject to trail conditions. Ages 13 & up. Thursday, Dec 4 • 5:30 pm Fire Basics Ignite your adventure and learn campfire basics while enjoying s’mores and cocoa. BYO mug! Saturday, Dec 6 • 1 pm Conserving Birds, One Cup at a Time Learn about the Smithsonian’s Bird Friendly Coffee program and how shade grown coffee benefits bird populations. Bird-friendly coffee provided. Saturday, Dec 20 • 9:30 am Winter Solstice Celebration* Celebrate the longest night with a bonfire, trail walk, s’mores and cocoa. BYO mug! Sunday, Dec 21 • 5–7 pm JANUARY Hygge Hangout Join a cozy, indoor community filled with activities, games and refreshments. Inspired by the Danish practice of Hygge. Saturday, Jan 3&Sunday, Jan 4•11 am–1 pm Feeding Time Join us to watch an ambassador animal feeding demonstration. Saturday, Jan 17 • 11 am Where in Winter Winter wildlife thrives with clever survival tricks—come uncover them! Sunday, Jan 18 • 1:30 pm MLK Service Celebration Unwind and relax after your day of service and enjoy hot cocoa and refreshments in a cozy setting. Monday, Jan 19 • 1–3 pm Saving Dark Skies* Discover how light pollution dims our view of the night sky with an indoor presentation and a view through telescopes! Friday, Jan 23 • 6 pm FEBRUARY Black History Month Kickoff -Drop-in Learn about Baratunde Thurston, an American writer and conservationist, and enjoy a viewing of America Outdoors. Refreshments provided. Saturday, Feb 7 • 11 am–1 pm Night Owl* Walk and listen for owls. Wednesday, Feb 18 • 6 pm Cold Case- Drop-in Explore nature center crime scene clues on a self-guided walk. Saturday, Feb 21 • 10 am–3 pm fpdcc.com 39