Throughout history, women have played a critical role in protecting the environment and furthering our understanding of the natural world. Join the Forest Preserves of Cook County all month long as we celebrate Women’s History Month with special programs highlighting some of the prominent women conservationists and scientists who’ve made indelible impacts on nature.
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- North Branch Trail Segment Closing for Improvements
- 2025 Photo Contest Open Through August 17
- Nearly 90 HACC Youth Graduate from Summer Jobs Program in the Forest Preserves
- Forest Preserves Expands Conservation Corps Thanks to Inaugural Grant from IDNR
- All the Buzz: Forest Preserves Insects that Fly, Jump, Crawl and Swim