@TRAILSIDE

738 Thatcher Avenue, River Fores t NATURE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

The Trailside Museum is located at Chicago and Thatcher Avenues in River Forest To pre-register for programs or sign up for an e-newsletter, r call 708-366-6530. Most of the following programs need advanced registration Call or stop in for details. Follow Trailside Museum on Facebook. Learn more at fpdcc.com/places/locations/ trailside-museum-natural-history/ All visitors over age 2 must wear a mask indoors; unvaccinated visitors should wear a mask outdoors when social distancing Call for updates

THROUGHOUT the WINTER

Snowshoe Lending. Snowshoes available when snow is 4” deep or more Available on a first come, first served basis Call 708-366-6530 for more information.

Groundhog Day Celebration. Listen to a story, y do special activities and make your own groundhog weather predictor r Ages 3-7 with adult. Must register by calling Trailside. Thursday, February 2, 1:30pm

Owls of Trailside Family program Learn about the fascinating owls that call Trailside home and visit one of the ambassador owls Must register r Saturday, y February 4, 1:30 pm.

Winter Bird Walk. Observe resident birds and their behavior r All levels of birding skill welcome Binoculars available. Register by calling 708-366-6530. Saturday, y February 11, 9am

Warm Hearts, Cold Noses Hike Enjoy a guided walk on scenic trails and discuss love for the animal world. Ages 18 and up Sunday, February 12, 1:30pm Call to register r

Amazing Winter Residents. Walk the scenic trails and discuss some of the year-round residents of the Preserves Family program Registration required Saturday, February 25, 10:30am.

Winter Exploration Day, y FREE Thatcher Woods, Chicago Avenue just west of Thatcher Avenue in River Forest. In partnership with the Portage Creek Boy Scouts, join winter activities such as hiking, broom hockey, orienteering and more on Saturday, February 11, 11am to 2pm. For more info, call 312-533-5751

Poetry Ta T il: Black History Month at nearby Bemis Woods Grove 7 (Ogden Avenue, west of Wolf Road near Western Springs) In honor of Black History Month, walk a short looped trail and read poetry for children written by Black authors along the way. Wednesday, February 8, 10am to noon.