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Five Fun Facts about White-Tailed Deer
...soar horizontally for up to 30 feet in a single leap. Interested in learning more about white-tailed deer? Visit one of our six nature centers to chat with a naturalist!... -
November 15 is Opening Day for 2024 Picnic, Special Event Permits and Camping Reservations
...by nature in the Forest Preserves of Cook County. All 2024 dates to spend a night under the stars camping at one of the Forest Preserves’ five campgrounds will open... -
Arnold Randall Stepping Down as Forest Preserves of Cook County’s General Superintendent
...the mission of the Forest Preserves of Cook County: protect our natural places and connect more people to nature. The changes over the 13 years he has been general superintendent... -
Winter Brings Seasonal Changes in the Forest Preserves of Cook County
...five interesting facts about wintertime nature occurrences: Many fish, like the northern pike, take advantage of winter by spawning under the ice and can adapt to survive in low-oxygen conditions.... -
Experience the Health Benefits of the Woods in Wintertime
...Research has shown that one hour of hiking can burn 500 calories, hiking and walking can help reverse osteoporosis, and being active in nature significantly cuts the risk of coronary... -
Forest Therapy @ Bluff Spring Fen Nature Preserve
Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature with a Certified Forest Therapy Guide. Ages 18 & up.... -
Spittlebug Art Camp @ Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
Children ages 5-6 will enjoy three fun-filled days creating art inspired by the wonders of nature. Hike through the woods, encounter animals and learn through hands-on art making. Snacks provided.... -
Nature Book Club: Eating Animals by J.S. Foer @ Trailside Museum of Natural History
Join us for a lively discussion at Trailside Museum of this book, about consuming meat vs. vegetarianism in the modern world. Ages 18 & up.... -
Color Walk @ Crabtree Nature Center
Nature is more than just green, join us on a 1.4-mile guided walk. -
Help the Forest Preserves ‘Map’ the Sounds of Cicadas
...Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, DePaul University’s Dr. Noe de la Sancha, Dominican University’s Dr. Chris Anderson and PUMA-STEM undergraduate students, Friends of the Forest Preserves, Brookfield Zoo Chicago, and the...