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Former Chicago Police Department Captain John J. Roberts Named Forest Preserve District of Cook County Chief of Police
...protected lands of the Forest Preserve District. “Safety is a top priority at the Forest Preserve District. We know that the millions of families, nature lovers, fisherman and athletes who... -
People of the Preserves: September 2019
...people who love nature and care for the Preserves. Photo by Kris DaPra. John Mach “I am a Des Plaines River Valley volunteer, and I’m also a member of the Hofmann Dam... -
Celebrate Women’s History Month with the Forest Preserves
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... -
Career Fair Links Conservation Corps to Environmental Employers
...she said before she joined the Corps, she hadn’t considered using the trails in the Preserves. In fact, her experience with nature and the conservation field was limited before her... -
Five Fun Facts about Hine’s Emerald Dragonflies
...life cycle over again. They also play a predatory role in that month, as they catch and eat small flying insects like mosquitos, biting flies and gnats. Want to learn... -
Five Fun Facts About Bats
...have played a crucial role in medical research. Studying the way bats use echolocation has helped scientists develop navigational aids for individuals who are blind. Bats have belly buttons! Some bats... -
Did you know? It’s International Mud Day!
Celebrated on June 29 this year, International Mud Day encourages people to indulge in earth’s malleable masterpiece and have fun with this messy mixture! Mud, a concoction of nature’s alchemy,... -
Prescribed Burning
...reflecting the dynamic nature of seasonal burning. Conducted between mid-October and mid-April, burns are influenced by seasonality, weather and other environmental conditions. Learn more about our prescribed burn program. Overview... -
Spring Lake
...of Spring Lake Nature PreservePDF Mapa Español de Spring Lake Nature Preserve Things to Do & Amenities No Parking Hiking & Walking Bicycling Cross-Country Skiing Volunteer Opportunities Illinois Nature Preserve:... -
Cap Sauers Holding Nature Preserve
...the Sag Valley Yellow Unpaved Trail. Cap Sauers Holding Nature Preserve Location Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park) Maps Web Map of Cap Sauers Holding Nature PreservePDF Map of...