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Recently Spotted In The Forest Preserves
...at Crabteer Nature Center. Egrets were the June Bird of the Month. As part of the Bird the Preserves initiative, the Forest Preserves is highlighting a different bird each month through... -
Forest Preserves of Cook County to Collect Data on American Kestrels
...kestrel boxes can be seen using binoculars at Crabtree Nature Center, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Miller Meadow and Paul Douglas Forest Preserve. Visitors should stay on the trails and be... -
Volunteer Newsletter: On the Trail with Trail Watch
...enjoy nature.” Sharon says she loves “watching the different plants and flowers come up in each season.” And Andi reports that the “coolest things I’ve seen would have to be... -
Eight Interesting Facts About Salamanders
...providing visitors and residents with outdoor recreation, nature and volunteer opportunities, the Forest Preserves serve another vital role: offering the habitats necessary for numerous different species of plants and wildlife... -
2016 Big Year Competition
...please contact: experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov Additional Terms: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) shall determine winner eligibility in its sole and absolute discretion. All decisions made by the Preserves are... -
A Lesson in Trout Fishing
...of each lake, all fishing and boating regulations, and lists principal fish species. Guides are also available at the six Forest Preserves Nature Centers, General Headquarters, and the Fisheries Field... -
Trail Watch Program Looking For Volunteers
...the preserves, having visible trail watch volunteers helps increase the perception of safety, which is key to getting more people out in nature and fostering a sense of community around... -
Youth Raise $775 for Thatcher Woods
...at Thatcher, one of their favorite preserves. The pair raised the money over the holiday season, selling 129 five-packs of handmade cards featuring their own nature photography to family, friends... -
Young Philanthropists for the Woods
...benefit animals and the environment. This year, they have produced postcards featuring their own nature photographs to raise money for the Forest Preserve Foundation. The funds will be directed toward the... -
Twelve Fascinating Facts from the Natural & Cultural Resources Master Plan
...comprehensive overview of the preserves’ rich resources and the challenges they face. It’s full of fascinating facts about the preserves and nature in Cook County. Here are a few: The...