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PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 1/22/2019 - 2/19/2019
When it Snows!
Cross-country skiing is a fun way to stay active during winter. Starting December 15th, as soon as conditions are skiable (frozen ground and 5" snow). Sagawau Nordic in Lemont is open daily from 9am-4pm. Trails will be open and groomed as snow conditions permit and could include a late start or an early finish. Beginner ski lessons are offered on Saturdays at 9:30 am for a fee; Watch Sagawau's Facebook page and call 630-257-2045 for the most up-to-date trail conditions. Registration required.
Snowshoes are available at all our Nature Centers
Snowshoes are available when snow is 4" or greater. Equipment is limited and is loaned with no charge on a first come, first serve basis. Driver's license required.
Follow us on Facebook to learn about pop-up Snowshoe programs when conditions allow.
Sledding Hills offer winter fun day and night!
Sledding hills are open when the ground is frozen and covered with a minimum of three inches of snow. Dan Ryan, Caldwell Woods, Swallow Cliff, Westchester Woods, Deer Grove, Schiller Woods, Pioneer Woods and Thaddeus S. "Ted" Lechowicz Woods.
Every Day, 11/3 - 1/27; 12pm - 4pm
Chicago Wolves Skating Rink, Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield
Glide through the holidays at the new Chicago Wolves Skating Rink at Brookfield Zoo! Skaters are welcome to bring their own skates, or rent skates on site.
Monday, 1/21; 12pm - 3pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Dan Ryan Woods, Chicago
Join us for a day of stewardship. Help remove invasive plants while learning how we maintain healthy habitats. Warm up with a hot drink and brush pile burn while enjoying winter family-fun activities. All ages.
Friday, 1/25; 7pm
Winter Night Hikes, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Use your senses on a winter evening while on a guided hike at River ...
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