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FIRE IT UP; CAREFULLY!
...park: Only grill in designated grilling areas that have red, metal “hot coal cans” (in the forest preserves, these cans are white). Please stay away from playgrounds or trees. Only... -
Judge Dismisses Shakman Litigation Against the Forest Preserve District of Cook County
...With this decision, the Judge confirmed that the District has achieved substantial compliance with the Shakman Consent Decrees, and that political considerations play no role in hiring or employment decisions... -
Coyotes in Cook County
...Young children playing outdoors should be carefully supervised at all times, regardless of the presence of coyotes. Guardians should take common-sense precautions. I just heard that a coyote attacked someone’s... -
Did You Know? Sports Greats Played at Joe Louis Golf Course 50 Years Ago
...be one of the only black players on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tour, and Beattie became president and CEO of Chicago’s John G. Shedd Aquarium. The exhibition was... -
50 Years of Picnics
...running race and a potato sack race for the kids, and annual softball games for the men of the family. A DJ plays music. A multi-talented clown puts on a... -
Forget Your Fears, Bats are Beneficial!
...navigate and locate their prey—known as echolocation. This ability enables bats to travel into dark areas and catch insects. Bats play a crucial role in our ecosystem, helping to control... -
Bunker Hill
...North Branch Trail System and offers easy parking and natural play areas for kids. On this page: Location & Things to Do Trails Nature Notes Volunteer Opportunities Connecting People to... -
Conservation Corps Programs
...in an outdoor setting. Environmental education and nature-based recreational activities are an important component of the experience. The goal is for the youth to have one of the best summers... -
Conserving Nature for the Next 100 Years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLVg8noXnMc5M4slIZrsDCxSgPMnUyGcah&v=zD7cDFac34Y In February, the Forest Preserves of Cook County and the Center for Humans and Nature held a “Conserving Nature for the Next 100 Years” event to explore thought-provoking questions... -
Did You Know? Honey is Produced at River Trail Nature Center
...and Nature Center staff tend to bee hives on site! River Trail Nature Center is home to eight to 10 bee hives, each with its own queen bee, 60,000-80,000 worker...