Forest Preserves of Cook County 2025 Winter Brochure

15891 Paxton Ave, South Holland, 708.868.0606 Building: 9 am–4 pm, Exihibit room closed Fridays, Grounds: 8 am–4 pm daily, Free Admission. Fiber Arts/Cozy Crafting* Bring your own project or learn to crochet, knit, cross-stitch and more. Materials provided. Ages 13 & up. Wednesdays, Dec 10; Jan 7 & 21; Feb 4 & 18 • 5–7 pm Holiday Restoration & S’mores Series* Help us restore the habitat by removing invasive species and participate in a brush pile burn. Followed by s’mores. Earn service-learning hours. Ages 12 & up. Equipment provided. Mondays, Jan 19, Feb 16 • 10 am–Noon Underground Railroad Walks Join us for self-guided walks throughout February for Black History Month. Sunday, Feb 1–Saturday, Feb 28 9 am–4 pm THROUGHOUT the SEASON Snowshoe Lending Snowshoes available for use on-site when snow is 4” or more. Limited numbers available on a first-come, first-served basis. Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Walk* Venture out on our scenic trails for a 3- to 4-mile guided walk. Saturdays, Dec 6, Jan 3, Feb 7 • 1:30 pm Wee Wonders* Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2–5 w/ adult. Wednesdays • 10 am & Sundays • 1 pm Dec 10, 14-Furs Jan 14, 18-Snowflakes Feb 11, 15-Love in Nature Solstice Celebration Celebrate the shortest day of the year with seasonal crafts and guided walks. Warm up by the bonfire with refreshments. Saturday, Dec 20 • 3–7 pm Camp Shabbona, 15810 S Torrence Ave, South Holland 44