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Forest Preserve District of Cook County Closes on Newest Land Acquisition
...the “Burnham Prairie Addition,” on Friday, December 16. “The Burnham Prairie Nature Preserve is one of our richest and most diverse natural areas, with more than 200 native plant species,... -
People of the Preserves: January 2019
...people who love nature and care for the Preserves. Photo by Kris DaPra. Lynora Jensen “My friend who knew I loved being out in the woods told me that there... -
People of the Preserves: April 2019
...people who love nature and care for the Preserves. Photo by Kris DaPra. Lorrie & Kaitlyn James “Our Girl Scout troop is working on our Silver Award which is a... -
People of the Preserves: July 2019
...people who love nature and care for the Preserves. Photo by Kris DaPra. Leslie Gaeta “Since the first day volunteering for the Forest Preserves, I fell in love with it.... -
What If I Find an Artifact in the Forest Preserves?
...State Archaeological Survey at 224-281-4730 or isas@illinois.edu. If you are near a Forest Preserves nature center, you can report your find to a staff member. If You See Something Wrong... -
January 2020 Volunteer Opportunities
...Camp Pine Woods • 9 am-12 pm in Glenview Sunday, 1/5/20: Salt Creek Woods Nature Preserve • 9 am-12 pm in Westchester Tuesday, 1/21/20: Sundown Meadow • 9 am-12 pm... -
Love in the Wild: How the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s Native Wildlife Show Love
...our six nature centers and talk to a naturalist or explore exhibits and view live resident animals. Many nature centers have a program or special event in honor of Valentine’s... -
How to Celebrate Earth Day at Home
...this weatherization guide from the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum for ideas to get started. Replace your lightbulbs: Energy efficient lightbulbs, such as LEDs and CFLs, use less energy and last... -
Forest Preserves Opens More in Phase Four
...nature centers, add more camping options, end weekend parking lot closures, make many public restrooms available again, and reestablish permitted events for groups under 50 people. “As our region’s benchmark... -
Powderhorn Lake Habitat Restoration
...preserve features both the 50-acre Powderhorn Lake as well as the Powderhorn Prairie and Marsh Nature Preserve. The preserve supports sand savanna, prairie and wetland habitats and many rare species,...