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About Us

extreme close up of a black swallowtail butterfly at Crabtree Nature Center. Photo by Edward Boe.

News

three North American river otters in a pond

Forest Way Monthly Newsletter

children exploring a wetland at Bartel Grassland

Who We Are

people walking along a nature trail in 1904

Mission & History

a sign with a map and rules on the North Branch Trail

Rules & Frequently Asked Questions

Land Acknowledgement

blazing star flowers in an open field at the Portwine restoration area in summer 2016.

Plans & Current Projects

a garden with accessible raised beds, paved trail and interpretive signs

Accessibility

a group of people posing with an Emmy award at a Forest Preserves Board Meeting

Awards & Honors

Work With Us

Jobs

monarch butterfly feeding on a sunflower

Doing Business & Partnerships

a group of volunteers posing for a photo outside

Volunteer

Your Government

Forest Preserves employees posing with an award from the NRPA

Departments & Leadership

The 2018-2022 Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners posing for a photo.

Board of Commissioners

four people planting a tree at Busse Woods

Budget & Audit Information

General Superintendent Arnold Randall, President Toni Preckwinkle and children hugging a tree during an event.

Policy & Guidance

Conservation & Policy Council and others posing for a photo outside.

Conservation & Policy Council

white trout lily flower

Freedom of Information Act Requests