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PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 2/19/2019 - 3/19/2019
When it Snows!
Cross-country skiing is a fun way to stay active during winter. Sagawau Nordic in Lemont is open daily from 9am - 4pm as long as conditions are skiable (frozen ground and 5" snow). 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; registration required. Watch Sagawau's Facebook page and call 630-257-2045 for the most up-to-date trail conditions.
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.
Saturday, 2/23; 4pm - 8pm
Winter Wine & Whiskey Fest, Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield
Come out of your winter hibernation and warm up at Brookfield Zoo's Winter Wine and Whiskey Fest! This fun-filled event features wine and whiskey samples, live music from Red Carpet Riot, small bites, and meet and greets with Animal Ambassadors, all in the zoo's relaxed setting!
Saturday, 2/23; 11am - 2pm
Snowshoe Trekking, Camp Bullfrog Lake, Willow Springs
Enjoy the Forest Preserves on snowshoes. Conditions permitting; 4 inches of hard snow required. Free.
Saturday, 2/23; 10am - 1pm
Winter Watercolors, Caldwell Woods Warming Shelter, Chicago
Explore the beauty of nature through watercolor painting. All material provided. R...
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