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Winter Exploration Day

Fri, January 3, 2025 • 11:00 am

Free

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two children with walking sticks in the snow at Whistler Woods

Get outside and enjoy winter. Great opportunity for the whole family to experience snowshoeing (weather permitting), hikes, art making, campfires and more!

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Date:: Fri, January 3, 2025
Time:: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost:: Free
Event Categories:: Arts and Crafts, Campfire, Hiking & Walking, Nature Play, South Cook County
Event Tags:: Winter Break

Venue

Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center

S Western Ave & W 87th St

Chicago, IL 60620 (view web map)

Organizer

: CEP (South Zone)
Phone: 312-415-2970
Email: experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov

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Nearly all Forest Preserves events are free; some require registration and/or a low fee. Residents may qualify for free admission opportunities at our partners: Brookfield Zoo Chicago and the Chicago Botanic Garden.

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The Forest Preserves is committed to providing equal, integrated participation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Nature Center hosting your event or program 72 hours in advance to request reasonable accommodations or inquire about site accessibility.

Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.

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