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Learn more about the Forest Preserves of Cook County—explore the latest news, dig into our history, find a way to work with us or review budgets and board meetings.


About Us

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

Members of the Forest Preserves Racial Equity/Diversity & Inclusion (REDI) Committee.

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

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

Awards & Honors

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

Brookfield Zoo & 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 of volunteers posing for a photo outside

Volunteer


Your Government

Forest Preserves employees posing with an award from the NRPA

Departments & Leadership

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

Board of Commissioners

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

Policy & Guidance