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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

An adult and child participating in a snake dance at a Lunar New Year celebration.

Racial Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

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

Forest Preserves of Cook County staff accepting an award

Awards & Honors

Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly on a purple coneflower at Chicago Botanic Garden.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago & Chicago Botanic Garden Partnerships

Work With Us

Fisheries biologist Steve Silic shows a visitor a fish at Wampum Lake.

Jobs

monarch butterfly feeding on a sunflower

Doing Business & Partnerships

A group photo of volunteers in the field.

Volunteer

Your Government

Staff pictured on a fishing boat outdoors.

Departments & Leadership

Board of Commissioners meeting at Brookfield Zoo in July 2023. Photo courtesy of Brookfield Zoo.

Board of Commissioners

four people planting a tree at Busse Woods

Budget & Audit Information

A group at a ribbon cutting ceremony

Policy & Guidance

A group of people standing outside on a trail.

Conservation & Policy Council

white trout lily flower

Freedom of Information Act Requests