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Registration required for all programs unless otherwise indicated. For detailed program descriptions, specific meeting locations, directions and registration visit LCFPD.org or call 847–968–3321. For updates outside of normal business hours, call 847-968-3113.
JANUARY (continued) 13 Wildlife Tracking for Families Become a nature detective—search for wildlife clues and make your own animal track cast.
Sunday, 10–11:30 am, Ryerson Woods—Borland Cabin. Adults, families with children ages 3 and up. $10/family residents, $15/family nonresidents.
13 Little Hikers—Winter Adaptations Explore the wonders of nature with your kids and make lifetime memories. Activities may include a craft and story.
Sunday, 2–3:30 pm, Cuba Marsh. Program entirely outdoors. Dress for the weather. Ages 5–7, with an adult. $5 adult/$2 child residents, $7 adult/$3 child nonresidents.
13 Evening Exploration Explore a forest preserve after hours with a naturalist. Get tips for observing nature in the dark so keep your flashlight at home.
Sunday, 4:30–6 pm, Wright Woods. Adults, families with children ages 6 and up. $6 adult/$3 child residents, $8 adult/$4 child nonresidents.
16 Ryerson Reads: All the Strange Hours by Loren Eiseley Discuss the autobiography of Loren Eiseley, one of the 20th century’s greatest interpreters of the natural world.
Wednesday, 7:30–9 pm, Ryerson Woods—Brushwood. Adults, families with children ages 12 and up. $15, $10 Friends of Ryerson Woods Members.
18 Turtle Tales—Snow Stories Join us for story time with movement, songs and surprises.
Friday, 10–10:30 am, Greenbelt Cultural Center. All ages. FREE. No registration required.
21 Scout Monday—Webelos Join the Lake County Forest Preserves to fulfill the Geologists Badge requirements on this day off school.
Monday, 11 am–12 pm, Greenbelt Cultural Center. Webelos. $6 residents, $8 nonresidents.
21 Playdate with Nature Unstructured play in nature is proven to be healthy and beneficial to children of all ages. Join in for winter play ideas.
Monday, 1 pm, Fort Sheridan—parking lot. Children of all ages, caregivers. FREE. No registration required. A Leave No Child Inside event. Dress for the weather.
23 Small Discoveries—Play with Clay Work with clay to make fun and useful objects to play with and enjoy.
Wednesday, 10–11 am, Lake County Discovery Museum. Children ages 2–5, with an adult. $6 adult/$2.50 child, includes Museum admission.
23 Families Exploring—Winter Ecology Spend quality time as a family connecting to nature. An environmental educator will guide you in hands-on learning and exploration. Dress for the weather.
Wednesday, 6:30–8 pm, Greenbelt Cultural Center. All ages. $6 adult/$1 child residents, $8 adult/$2 child nonresidents.
24 Teacher Training—Charles Dickens’ Victorian London Learn about Victorian London, Dickens’ thoughts on this society, and multidisciplinary lesson plans that will help students understand this time period. CPDUs available. 26 Coyote Howl Learn about your wild canine neighbors as you traverse a forest preserve under a twilight sky. 26, 29 Family TIme in Nature: A Workshop for Adults Interactive workshop highlighting the research and benefits of connecting kids and families to nature. Learn where to go, participate in hands-on activities and receive easy tools to help get you and your family outdoors.
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Thursday, 6–8 pm, Lake County Discovery Museum. Educators. $9 residents, $11 nonresidents. Saturday, 5–6:30 pm, Rollins Savanna—Washington St. entrance. Adults. $6 residents, $8 nonresidents. 26: Saturday, 9:30 am–12 pm, Ryerson Woods; 29: Tuesday, 6–8 pm, Waukegan Library. Adults. FREE. Registration required. A Leave No Child Inside event.