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Dark Skies & Reducing Light Pollution
...at Camp Bullfrog Lake. Daytime visitors can still enjoy the vast areas of uninterrupted woodlands, prairies, savannas and wetlands from the extensive Palos Trail System. Astronomy Events Aug 7 8:45... -
People of the Preserves: July 2021
...you’ll enjoy this ongoing project, and we look forward to interviewing YOU at an upcoming workday, on your monitoring route, during your Trail Watch patrol or anywhere else you make a... -
Four Myths and Realities About Snakes
Fear and fascination have surrounded snakes for centuries. In s-s-s-celebration of National Serpent Day, Little Red Schoolhouse naturalist George Klut debunked four common misconceptions about these reptiles. Myth 1: Snakes... -
What is Restoration?
...resources, pursue game and more—shaped our native prairies, savannas and woodlands over millennia. Prescribed burns carried out today emulate the historical fire regimes that have played a crucial role in... -
Illinois Nature Preserves
...industrial and agricultural land use. Today, 0.1% of Illinois’ land reflects these historical natural conditions. Protecting as many remaining natural areas as possible is critical in the face of constant... -
People of the Preserves: July 2020
...empty space, looking for bird eggs and spiders. I guess that love of nature just stuck with me, and my wife and I have been volunteering now for over 13 years. Today I’m brush cutting, but I also... -
Approved Vendors for Picnics & Events
...and receipts, must be submitted and approved at least 10 business days prior to the event. Sample Certificate of Liability Insurance (PDF). One-day event insurance is sometimes available through a... -
2013 Budget
...Tuesday, December 18. The $189 million budget was balanced without raising taxes. “The open spaces of the Forest Preserve District serve as a gateway from the urban and suburban environments... -
Feeding Wildlife
...you love by helping to improve their wild habitats. Learn more about volunteering at an Ecological Stewardship Day to help the Forest Preserves’ plants and animals thrive. Ecological Stewardship Page... -
Wellness in the Woods
...Zumba Jul 30 9:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Wellness Days at Kickapoo Jul 31 9:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Wellness Days at Whistler Aug 3 11:00...