Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of January 22. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org.
Eye Spy a Snowflake, from 8 a.m. to sunset, Saturday, January 27, through Sunday, February 11, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon: Come to Four Rivers to search for 12 shimmering snowflakes hidden along the Woodland Loop Trail. Can you find them all? Free, all ages.
Make a Snowflake, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, January 27, plus from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, January 28, at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center: Celebrate snow and create a wintry decoration for your home with this self-guided craft. Samples and all supplies will be provided. Free, all ages.
Crafting a la Cache – Handheld Habitats, with 90-minute sessions offered at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., Saturday, January 27, Isle a la Cache Museum, Romeoville: Celebrate National Hobby Month by crafting a handheld habitat in an Altoids tin. An interpretive naturalist will discuss animal habitats to inspire your project. All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own small crafting leftovers. Free, all ages. Register by January 25.
Living History 101, from 1-2 p.m., Sunday, January 28, Isle a la Cache Museum: If you are interested in becoming a living history volunteer or just curious about what it entails, check out this program on historical interpretation. The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session. Free, ages 18 or older. Register by January 26.
Soup-er Chili Hike to Whalon Lake, from 5-7 p.m., Sunday, January 28, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Bolingbrook: Join a naturalist for a three-mile hike to Whalon Lake, followed by a campfire and a mug of hot soup or chili. Bring your favorite mug and a can of soup (non-cream only) or chili. Free, ages 10 or older. Register by January 27.