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Position Papers Take a Stand on Adding to the Preserves and Racial Equity
...to nature-related recreation opportunities and building a staff that is diverse and promotes racial equity. Still to come are position papers on nature-compatible recreation and scaling up the Forest Preserves’... -
People of the Preserves: November 2020
...people who love nature and care for the Preserves. Thomas McDonald Photo by Kris DaPra. “I grew up in this area and have been coming to the preserves since I... -
New, Final Position Paper Puts Focus on Volunteer Impact
...to the Next Century Conservation Plan’s Nature and People goals. The recommendations for Scaling Up Volunteers include: Engage: Involve a variety of partners to attract and enlist volunteers that reflect... -
People of the Preserves: March 2021
...people who love nature and care for the Preserves. Photo by Kris DaPra. Rimmalapudi Family Venkat: We’ve lived in Chicagoland for about 20 years, so we’re very familiar with the forest... -
People of the Preserves: December 2021
...fly solo, like Trail Watch volunteers, or work in small groups, like stewardship volunteers, each individual belongs to this larger, like-minded community of people who love nature and care for the Preserves.... -
2023 Budget
...services for the Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming and the Communications Department in the Office of the General Superintendent. Projects include additional support staff at nature centers to expand... -
Ambassador Animal Program Report Released
The Forest Preserves of Cook County released its review for our ambassador animal program, including the coyote that lives at River Trail Nature Center, at the Board of Commissioners meeting... -
Partnership Adds More Accessible Programs to the Forest Preserves
...have similar missions to get people out into our preserves and enjoying nature.” Through the expanding partnership, Adaptive Adventures will host adaptive programs in different parts of the Forest Preserves,... -
First Timers Learn the Fun of Camping in the Forest Preserves of Cook County
...morning trail walks and toured the Sand Ridge Nature Center on site, which she hadn’t known about before. “The kids enjoyed the interactions they had with the staff there,” she... -
New Position Paper on Diversity & Inclusion
...that everyone is welcome in our nearly 70,000 acres, and that each person deserves to feel welcome, safe, seen and heard while exploring and experiencing the benefits of nature. In...