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PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Forest Preserves of Cook County
Summary: Calendar items for the Forest Preserves of Cook County for 1/20/2015 - 2/11/2015.
Mondays, 1/12 - 5/18 (except 4/20); 10 - 11 am
Story Time in the Lenhardt Library, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Stories and activities for children ages 2 to 5, accompanied by a caregiver. Free.
Tuesday, 1/20; 5 - 7 pm
Winter Wellness in the Woods Thatcher Woods, River Forest
Reap the benefits of exercising outside in nature. Instructor-led workouts will include a variety of winter-related activities. Learn how to dress for exercise in cold conditions.
Call 708-771-1010 for details and to reserve a spot.
Saturday, 1/24; 9 am - 3 pm
Ski Fest, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
Celebrate cross-country skiing at Sagawau's winter wonderland. Experience our groomed trails at this slide-and-glide party for skiers of all levels.
Saturday, 1/24; 1:30 pm
Raptors in Winter, Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs
Learn about Illinois raptors and how they survive in winter. Ages 12 & up.
Registration required. Limit 30.
Sunday, 1/25; 1 pm
Art in Nature: Big Skies, Crabtree Nature Center
Learn to paint big skies in oils, taught by artist Sharron Boxenbaum. Ages 16 & up.
Registration required.
Sunday, 1/25; 1 pm
Winter Scavenger Hunt, Trailside Museum, River Forest
Enjoy an afternoon outdoors on a hunt for signs of animal activity and winter plant life. Warm up afterwards with snacks by a campfire. Register by 1/23. $2 per person.
Sunday, 1/25; 1:30 pm
Two Owls & a Naturalist, River Trail, Northbrook
Get up-close and personal with two of River Trail's resident owls.
Wednesday, 1/28; 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Afterschool Outdoor Adventures: Winter GPS Hunt,
Caldwell Woods Warming Shelter, Chicago
Calling outdoor adventurers ages 7 - 12! It can be difficult to find your way around a bare winter forest. Learn about the benefits of a ...
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