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January 14 • Warrenville HARD WATER CLASSIC.
Noon – 3:30 p.m. Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville. Take part in the only competitive ice-fishing tournament in DuPage, and then stick around for door prizes and awards. Bring your own equipment and bait. All ages. $20 per person in advance; $25 at the event. The main entrance is on the north side of Butterfield Road (Route 56) 0.25 mile west of Winfield Road and one mile east of Route 59. Parking is also available on Mack Road east of Route 59. Register online or at (630) 933-7248.
January 14 • Monee
MUSHER MANIA. Noon - 4 p.m. Monee Reservoir Visitor
Center, 27341 Ridgeland Avenue. It's time again for everyone's favorite winter event. In partnership with the Siberian Husky Club of Greater Chicago, Monee Reservoir will host the 23rd annual "Musher Mania." Experience the Siberian husky breed by watching sled dog teams in action and cheering on your favorite team. Enjoy the ice sculptor creating a winter surprise. Reenact the “Great Race to Nome” inside the visitor center. Play on snowshoes, take a photo with a sled dog or warm up by roasting marshmallows over the fire. All of the dog activities are held outside on uneven and possibly snow-covered terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should call 708.534.8499 or submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.
January 15 • Utica
SLED DOGS DEMO. 9:30 a.m. at Starved Rock Lodge, Utica. Seminars take place in the LaSalle Room at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Free Spirit Siberian Rescue returns for outdoor demos along the sea wall (just southeast of the Starved Rock Visitor Center)
January 15 • Lemont
BEGINNER CROSS COUNTRY SKI LESSONS.
9:30 a.m. at Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, 12545 W 111th St, Lemont. Learn to ski with a certified Professional Ski Instructor of America. $20/person. Ages 12 & up. Registration is required by phone or in person only. Registration for each lesson starts the Monday prior to the program date. Call 630-257-2045. Cost: Free
January 16 • Wheaton
KIDS RANGER ADVENTURE DAY. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Herrick
Lake. Children, ages 9 – 12, can find out what it takes to be a ranger; try archery, go on a guided hike and enjoy other outdoor fun while learning about plants and animals. $60 per person. Register online or at (630) 933-7248. The main entrance
is on the south side of Butterfield Road (Route 56) roughly 2 miles west of Naperville Road. A second parking lot is on the east side of Herrick Road 0.25 mile south of Butterfield Road.
January 19 • West Chicago LIFE ON THE FARM HOUSE TOUR. 10 a.m. – 4
p.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago. Tour the farmhouse for a glimpse of 1890s life. Tours begin on the hour. All ages. Free. Registration not required. Questions? Call (630) 8765900.
January 19 • Romeoville
A CANAL TO BUILD ON. 6:30-8 p.m. at Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E. Romeo Road (135th Street), Romeoville. The Illinois & Michigan Canal was here before the Cubs, here before Portillo’s; and many Will County towns owe their beginnings to the little waterway that could. Join Dennis Cremin, Ph.D., from Lewis University for an engaging illustrated talk as he shares the daily grind and political maneuvers that went into the I&M Canal project. He also will reveal the canal’s second life through the Civilian Conservation Corps and the National Heritage Corridor. For ages 16 or older Registration is required by calling 815-886-1467 by January 17.
January 22 • Darien
SNOWSHOE HIKE. 9-11 a.m. at Oldfield Oaks. Hear about the history
of snowshoeing and pick up basic safety tips. Then, step into a pair of snowshoes and hit the trail with a ranger. Bring your own snowshoes to this free program or rent a pair for $8 per person. Ages 10 and up; under 18 with an adult. Register online or at (630) 933-7248. The entrance is 0.25 mile east of Lemont Road on the south side of 87th Street and Oldfield Road.
January 22 • Wheaton
CAST-IRON COOKING. 1-3 p.m. at Herrick Lake. Help
prepare a hearty meal over an open campfire as you learn tips for cooking with cast iron. Ages 7 and up; under 18 with an adult. $10 per person ages 13 and up; $5 ages 7 – 12. Register online or at (630) 933-7248. The main entrance is on the south side of Butterfield Road (Route 56) roughly 2 miles west of Naperville Road. A second parking lot is on the east side of Herrick Road 0.25 mile south of Butterfield Road.
January 28 • Bolingbrook
WINTERFEST. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Annerino Community Center, 201
Recreation Drive, Bolingbrook. This FREE family event will be at the Annerino Community Center, with outdoor activities held at Central Park. Enjoy outdoor and indoor activities including story time by Fountaindale Public Library and the Hockey Puck Shoot by Rocket Ice Arena.
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page 5 111th St, Lemont How did an infant prince from the 12th century inspire the world’s most famous Nordic ski race? Learn the history of the Birkebeiner Ski Race and how it became “the greatest show on the snow.” Ski with wood skis and wool knickers or dress like a Viking and win a prize! Event will take place only if ski trails are open. Call 630-257-2045 for ski conditions. Cost: Free
February 18 • River Forest
THE GHOSTS OF CONSERVATION. 1 p.m. at trailside
Museum Of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest. Take a virtual trip to where our heroes of conservation lived and worked. Presented by Chicago Audubon Society representative John Elliott. For adults and teens. Cost: Free
February 21 • Beecher
BEE A BEEKEEPER: INTRODUCTION TO SUCCESSFUL BEEKEEPING. 6-8 p.m. at Plum Creek Nature Center,
January 28 • River Forest
WINTER SCAVENGER HUNT. 1 p.m. at Trailside Museum Of Natural History, River Forest, 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest. Enjoy an afternoon outdoors on a hunt for signs of animal activity and winter plant life. Warm up afterwards with snacks and a hot drink by a campfire. Family program. Cost: $2
January 29 • Wheaton
WILDERNESS SURVIVAL. 1-3 p.m. at Herrick Lake.
Learn how to set up camp, build a fire and perform other vital survival skills. Ages 7 and up; under 18 with an adult. $5 per person. Register online or at (630) 933-7248. The main entrance is on the south side of Butterfield Road (Route 56) roughly 2 miles west of Naperville Road. A second parking lot is on the east side of Herrick Road 0.25 mile south of Butterfield Road.
February 1-5 • Woodstock
GROUNDHOG DAYS. February 1-5 in Woodstock,
Illinois. Five days devoted to the celebration of that harbinger of spring, the groundhog and the star of the movie “Groundhog’s Day.” Woodstock was the location of the movie that starred Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell. This festival includes the annual spring prognostication by Woodstock Willie, a beer tasting, several showings of the movie, a dinner-dance, bowling at the bowling alley featured in the movie, walking tours of filming sites, pancake breakfasts and much more. For more information visit www.Woodstockgroundhog.org or call the hotline, (815) 334-2620.
February 2 • West Chicago
LAMBING. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600
County Farm Road, West Chicago. See the season’s new lambs — maybe as they’re being born — and learn the role livestock played on an 1890s farm. All ages. Free. Registration not required. Questions? Call (630) 8765900.
February 2 • Beecher
WINTER NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY HIKE. 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Plum Creek Nature Center, 27064 S. Dutton Road, Beecher. This program begins indoors to learn quick tips in nature photography to help photograph those fast moving critters; then a brief hike (half-mile to one mile) to Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve; then back indoors to practice photography techniques at the bird feeder area. A tripod is suggested, but not required. The program is recommended for beginners,
and for technology ranging from smartphone cameras to digital SLRs. The program will focus on technique and composition, not camera operation. Registration is required by calling 708.946.2216 by February 2.
February 10 • Willow Springs
SWEETHEART HIKE ON A FULL MOON NIGHT AT 6:30-8:30 P.M. Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center,
9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs. Sweethearts are invited to enjoy the Nature Center at their leisure. Enjoy a casual bite to eat, hike a short trail, sit by a campfire, roast marshmallows, or enjoy the exhibits inside. Registration required. Ages 21 & up. Register by February 5. Limit 40. $20 per couple, call Little Red Schoolhouse at 708-839-6897.
February 11 • Beecher
SNOWSHOE UNDER THE STARS: SWEETHEART STYLE. 6-9 p.m. at Plum Creek Nature Center, 27064 S.
Dutton Road, Beecher. Dinner and a movie is so passé! Impress your better half with an original night out on the town in a romantic winter wonderland. Come out with your sweetheart for a night full of romance, fun and snow! We’ll get your heart racing as we strap on some snowshoes and hike the trail under the stars. Afterward, cuddle up next to your sweetie, relax by the fire and enjoy some wine, fruit and beverages. Participants may bring their own beer and wine to enjoy during the program. Registration is required by calling 708-946-2216 by Thursday, February 9.
February 12 • Beecher
WARM HEARTS HIKE. 1 p.m. Trailside Museum Of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest. Join us for an adults-only winter nature walk through Thatcher Woods as we discuss love in the animal world! Adult program. Cost: free.
February 18 • Lemont
BIRCH LEGGINGS AND THE BIRKIE. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, 12545 W
27064 S. Dutton Road, Beecher. This six-session beekeeping course will build your confidence to make you a successful beekeeper. With more than 12 years of beekeeping experience, advanced beekeeper Mike Rusnak will lead you through the beekeeping process. This workshop series is presented in time for you to order your own supplies to get started with beekeeping this spring. For a preview of the workshop, read “The Backyard Beekeeper” by Kim Flottum. Books may be purchased at Plum Creek Nature Center. Registration is required by calling 708.946.2216 by Friday, February 10.
February 26 • South Holland
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: UNDERGROUND RAILROAD HIKE. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland. Join us to learn about Black History Month with an educational display and interactive history hike. An imaginary journey follows an Underground Railroad route used in Illinois in the mid-1800s. Cost: Free
March 6 • Oak Brook
FOREST FITNESS WALK.
8:30 10:30 a.m. at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve in Oak Brook. All walks will be led by a ranger and naturalist. The walks are for ages 18 and up. They cost $4 per person in advance; $6 at the walk. Register online or by calling 630-850-8110.
March 12 • Romeoville
LIVING HISTORY DEMONSTRATION. Noon to 3 p.m.
at Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E. Romeo Road, Romeoville. Volunteer Isle a la Cache Brigade re-enactors portray cooks, seamstresses, voyageurs, soldiers and craftsmen from the 18th century fur trade era. Registration is not required for this free, all-ages program. For more information on these programs and other Forest Preserve District offerings, visit ReconnectWithNature.org.
March 19 • Northbrook
45TH ANNUAL MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL. 11 a.m. -
3 p.m. at River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook. Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including crafts, games, treetapping and maple syrup history. Cost: Free
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FOREST FITNESS WALK. 8:30 10:30 a.m. at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve in Oak Brook. All walks will be led by a ranger and naturalist. The walks are for ages 18 and up. They cost $4 per person in advance; $6 at the walk. Register online or by calling 630-850-8110.
water has in the human experience from a variety of perspectives: historic, environmental, economic, political, artistic and more Saturday, January 28-Saturday, March 11. Locally focused exhibits and public programs also will be offered during the six-week exhibition.
January 13-February 19 • Lisle
February 2 • Bolingbrook
ENCHANTED RAILROAD EXHIBIT.
At the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. All aboard! Marvel at a world of tiny enchantment! Watch an intricate miniature model railroad wind through four seasons of magnificent scenery that the whole family can enjoy. The trains run at a childfriendly height to thrill even the littlest fan. Get free, timed tickets at the Visitor Center Information Desk. Free with Arboretum admission
January 14 • Woodridge
LIBRARY ANNIVERSARY KICK-OFF: WILLY WONKA'S GOLDEN TICKET. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at
Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Dr., Woodridge. Celebrate the library's 50-year anniversary. Just like Roald Dahl's story “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” there will be five Golden Tickets (winning $50 gift cards) for five lucky finders. Enjoy a chocolate bar and take your own candy tour, choosing favorite old-time candies. Freshly popped popcorn will be served at the 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. during showings of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” starring Gene Wilder.
January 20 & 21 • Lisle
WHISKEY DINNER. 6 p.m. at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. This dinner is a plated meal in four courses with eating is at shared tables. Meal includes four whiskey tastings. Coffee will be served with dinner, and a cash bar is available for other beverages. Tax, gratuity, souvenir rocks glass, admission and parking are included in the price. The Whiskey Dinner takes place in the Ginkgo Restaurant of the Visitor Center beginning at 6 p.m. Please note the Visitor Center is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Visitor Center reopens at 5:30 p.m. for this event. Must be 21 and over to participate.
January 21 • Lisle
SEED SAVING WORKSHOP. 10 a.m.-noon at the
Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Learn how and why to save your own seeds. Watch demonstrations and get hands-on practice saving seeds from both ornamental and edible plants. Learn how to store seeds for future use and get tips on seed starting. Participants in this class receive early admission to the Seed Swap. Call 630-719-2468 (or to be wait listed) or stop by the Visitor Center.
January 21 • Lemont
SURF THE WHITE WINTER WAVE. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont. Don’t let the weather get you down! Join us for a Polynesian spin on winter by skiing the “frozen wave” our winter storms leave in their wake. After skiing, relax and enjoy surfing videos and live updates on surf conditions from Oahu’s North Shore. Dress Hawaiian and win a prize! Event will take place only if ski trails are open. Call 630-257-2045 for ski conditions.
January 2 • Willow Springs
CONSERVATION@HOME: BIRDING IN YOUR GARDEN. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Little Red Schoolhouse Nature
Center, 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs. University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists will share their experience of designing, planting and caring for two gardens built for the birds.
January 27 • Oak Brook
FIRST FOLIO THEATRE’S “CAPTAIN BLOOD.” 8-10
p.m. at Mayslake Peabody Estate. 1717 West 31st Street, Oak Brook. Unjustly sentenced to slavery in the Caribbean, Dr. Peter Blood falls in love with Arabella, the lady of the plantation. When he escapes and takes up life as a pirate, they seem separated forever — but are they? With sword fights and pirate battles, love and treachery, and even a song or two, this adventure is perfect for the whole crew. Ages 14 and up; under 18 with an adult. $22 – $39 per person. Purchase tickets at (630) 986-8067 or firstfolio.org.
January 28 • Romeoville
CORK AND CRAFT. 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Isle a la Cache Museum, Isle a la Cache Museum is located at 501 E. Romeo Road (135th Street) Romeoville. Make room on your wall for your very own masterpiece! Professional artist Crystal Simpelo, founder of Crystal’s Canvas, will show you how to make “art from the heart,” using Isle a la Cache as your muse. This program is perfect for beginners with step-by-step instructions. Give yourself a break, get creative and come celebrate the weekend with others. To get those creative juices flowing, participants are invited to bring their own wine to sip during the program. Canvases and paints will be provided. Registration is required by calling 815-8861467 by Tuesday, January 24.
January 28 • Romeoville
PROJECT LINUS BLANKETS.
10:30-11:30 a.m. at Romeoville Branch Library, 201 W. Normantown Rd. Help make blankets for the Project Linus; they collect and locally distribute handmade blankets to children and teens that are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. www.whiteoaklibrary.org
January 28 • Channahon
WATER|WAYS TRAVELING EXHIBIT. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Four Rivers Environmental. Four Rivers Environmental Education Center will host “Water|Ways,” a traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution that examines the significance that
FINANCIAL AID PROCESS. 7-8 p.m. Board Room at Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook. Illinois Student Assistance Commission will outline the financial aid process and provide insight on ways to maximize access to financial aid to help pay for college. Get introduced to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), learn about state and federal aid programs and other trusted sources of information.
February 4 • Utica
TEDDY BEAR TEA. 2 p.m. at Starved Rock Lodge, Utica. Grandmothers, mothers and children, grab your favorite teddy bear and join us for cookies and tea at the Lodge. Plus enjoy "bear stories" by Pam Rowe and Activities. Take home a complimentary specialty tea cup. $17 per person. Reservation required, call 815-220-7386.
February 11 to 12 • Lisle
CHOCOLATE WEEKEND. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the
Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Celebrate chocolate’s deeply rooted tree history at the Morton Arboretum annual expo. Visit, taste, and buy specialty chocolates and treats The Morton Arboretum champions all trees and this winter we're celebrating a giving-tree, the cacao tree, which gives us the delight of chocolate. Sample an array of chocolates and unique items with a chocolate twist.
February 12 & 14 • Lisle
VALENTINE’S DINNER. 6 p.m. at Ginkgo Restaurant, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend with a delectable dinner with a sweetheart or special someone overlooking beautiful Meadow Lake. Enjoy a five-course dinner with wine pairings, live music from local classical guitarist Jim Perona, and the opportunity to take home pictures from the photo booth. Included in the ticket price: take-home centerpiece botanical arrangements, unlimited photo booth prints, five-course meal with wine pairings, and a romantic evening accompanied with live music by Jim Perona. Must be 21 and over to participate. Additional drinks can be purchased at a cash bar. For more information, 630-968-0074.
February 18 • Downers Grove
BIG PIG TOURNAMENT. 9:30 a.m - 3 p.m. at Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Rd. Downers Grove. Registration is currently underway. Got Game? Do you think you are ready to claim this coveted title? Then get your unique basketball shooting skills ready and participate in the 8th Annual Big Pig tournament. In this basketball shooting competition the goal is to get your opponent to miss three basketball shooting attempts and spell the word P-I-G. Players will be registered into age and gender based brackets and will compete in a double
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MARDI GRAS DINNER. 6 p.m. in the Ginkgo Restaurant at the Morton Arboretum Visitor Center, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Must be 21 and over to participate. This dinner is a plated meal in four courses with an open bar. Seating is at shared tables. Tax, gratuity, admission and parking are included in the price. The Ginkgo Room opens for seating and cocktails at 6 p.m., with dinner service at 6:30 p.m. Please note the Visitor Center is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and reopens at 6 p.m. for this event.
February 28
• Westmont
ORGANIZING FOR YOUR PERSONALITY TYPE.
7-8 p.m. at Westmont Public Library. Are you rightbrained or left-brained? Everyone can be organized once they know what works for them. Find out your best organizing style with Beth Randall, international professional speaker and owner of Joe Organizer.
March 18 • Joliet
PIONEER FESTIVAL AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST.
elimination tournament. The last player standing from each bracket, 7th grade and higher, will compete and only one player will forever be known as the P-I-G Champion Of The World! The first games start at 9:30 am and will continue throughout the morning. Prizes will be awarded to each bracket winner with a cash prize for the adult division winners. If you have any questions please call 630.960.7250 or view rules online at www.dgparks.org.
February 20 • Utica
DUELING PIANOS. At 11:30 a.m. Starved Rock Lodge, Utica. An experience like no other! Don't miss this wildly entertaining music and comedy dueling piano show. $40 includes lunch and show. Make reservations by calling 815-220-7386.
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pilcher Park Nature Center, 2501 Highland Park Drive in Joliet. Enjoy pancakes, sausage and pure maple syrup for breakfast. There will be maple syrup making demonstrations, pioneer reenactors, archery, wool spinning, hoop rolling, Native American demonstrations, a buckskin maker and more. Tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for children 12-andunder. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 815-741-7277 or email pilcherpark@Jolietpark.org
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Exercise extra caution when driving on roadways during the winter, as they may contain ice or snow
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inter can be a beautiful time of year, particularly when freshly fallen snow blankets the landscape. However, winter is also a time fraught with potential peril. The same winter weather that makes landscapes so pristine can make roads and walkways — and even being outside — dangerous. The U.S. Department of Transportation says weather-related vehicle crashes killed 6,253 people last year and injure more than 480,000 per year. These accidents most often occur when roadways are wet, snowy or icy. Yet, winter driving is not the only seasonal hazard. Here are some common winter activities and how to avoid getting hurt when engaging in them.
DRIVING Exercise extra caution when driving on roadways during the winter, as they may contain ice or snow. All it takes is a small coating of precipitation on roadways to make driving treacherous. Wet-looking roadways may be wet, or they may be covered by ice, and it’s difficult to tell the difference with the naked eye. Always slow down and assume you are driving on ice. Make every effort to improve visibility. This includes checking windshield washer fluid levels and ensuring windshield blades are in good working order.
SNOW REMOVAL
Shoveling or removing snow by various methods can be strenuous work, taking even those who feel they are in good shape by surprise. A 2011 study conducted by
A 2011 study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that an average of 11,500 snow-shovelingrelated injuries and medical emergencies were treated in U.S. emergency departments each year from 1990 to 2006. researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that an average of 11,500 snow-shoveling-related injuries and medical emergencies were treated in U.S. emergency departments each year from 1990 to 2006. Lower back injuries, falls, injuries to the arms and hands and cardiac-related injuries account for many of the incidents sustained while removing snow. There’s also the risk of injury from collisions with pedestrians and snow plows. Plows and bobcat-type devices can cause serious injury. Exercise caution when operating such machines.
ROOF SNOW REMOVAL
Removing snow from a roof can be a dangerous prospect. Always use the appropriate equipment, which includes telescoping poles, rather than climbing on slippery roofs. This may be a job best left for a professional, who will have fall-arrest systems and nonslip safety boots.
DRESSING FOR CONDITIONS Venturing outdoors for winter fun may be enticing, but never put your health at risk for the sake of fun. The Mayo Clinic says hypothermia is a medical emergency that occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature. Wear appropriate clothing to prevent hypothermia, which may not produce any initial symptoms. If shivering stops or confusion and slurred speech set in, severe hypothermia is in effect and a person should be moved indoors and gently warmed. Mild hypothermia is also possible indoors, typically when the elderly spend several hours in poorly heated homes. Winter may be beautiful, but it also can be hazardous. Taking precautions and using common sense help avoid dangerous situations.
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