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PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Conservation & Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Events & Activities Calendar - 1/17/2017 - 2/8/2017
WINTER SNOW FUN (with appropriate snow conditions)
Saturday, 12/17 - Monday, 3/6; Open daily, 9 am - 4 pm.
Cross-Country Ski Trails Open at Sagawau Nordic
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
Trails will be opened and groomed as snow conditions permit, and could include a late start or early finish. Watch our Facebook page and call 630-257-2045 for the most up-to-date trail conditions. Cross Country Ski rentals and lessons are also available.
Snowshoe Lending, All 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 served basis. Driver's license required.
Sledding
We offer five sledding hills with lighting, open 10 am - 9 pm Every Day
Dan Ryan Woods - Chicago ? Caldwell Woods - Chicago ? Deer Grove #5 - Palatine ? Westchester Woods -Westchester ? Swallow Cliff - Palos Park (open when there is at least 6" of snow) We also offer four sledding spots without lighting, open 10 am - sunset: ? Pioneer Woods - Willow Springs ? Ted Lechowicz Woods - Chicago ? Schiller Woods - Schiller Park ? Deer Grove #4 - Palatine. Sledding hills are open when there are at least 3" of snow on frozen ground.
EVENTS
Friday, 1/20; 6 - 8 pm
Winter Bonfire, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Join us as we enjoy an evening around a bonfire as we roast marshmallows and sip hot cocoa. Register by 1/18.
Friday, 1/20; 7 - 9 pm
Owl Prowl at Thatcher Woods
Trailside Museum of Natural History, River Forest in partnership with Chicago Botanic Garden
Join Steve Bailey, ornithologist from the Illinois Natural History Survey for a captivating night exploring the mystery of owls. $49/$39.20 member. To register, call 847-835-8261 or visit chicagobotanic.org/education.
Saturday, 1/21; 9 am - 3 pm
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