Enjoy a Winter Wildlife Hike through Burnidge Forest Preserve

Posted February 07, 2014 12:01 am

Submitted by Forest Preserve District of Kane County

See the beauty of winter during the "Winter Wildlife Hike" at Burnidge Forest Preserve in Elgin on Sunday, Jan. 29.

There are many kinds of animals that brave the Illinois winter. Forest Preserve District of Kane County naturalists will lead the way, as we'll look for signs of wintering wildlife, and learn about adaptations for surviving the cold.

This hike is from 10 to 11 a.m. at Burnidge Forest Preserve, 14N035 Coombs Road, Elgin.

All ages are welcome to this free, nature program. Advance registration is required. Call (630) 444-3190 or e-mail programs@kaneforest.com to register.

To view the full roster of forest preserve district nature programs, visit www.kaneforest.com. Follow them on Facebook or Twitter.