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Two all-terrain wheelchairs outdoors.

President Preckwinkle Unveils New All-Terrain Wheelchairs During Nature is Accessible! Event

 raised seed beds filled with soil

Seed Amplification Program Creating Habitats that Thrive

 two garbage trucks parked side by side

Forest Preserves Adds Innovative Electric Garbage Trucks to Green Fleet

 bike patrol forest preserves police officer

Forest Preserves Police Teach Safety for National Bicycle Safety Month

 a cyclist and a dog walker pass each other on a trail

Share the Trail Stops: A Friendly Way to Enjoy the Outdoors Together
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 people at a picnic shelter

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 two girls painting a pumpkin

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 Yellow-leaved trees in autumn along the paved North Branch Trail in Miami Woods

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 a tent and campfire at dusk at Camp Bullfrog Lake

Camping

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 The visitors center at the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center

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 two coyotes at Yankee Woods

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