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Coyotes in Cook County
...a wild expression of our local ecosystem. As coyotes spend 25 to 30 percent of their day hunting or traveling, it is most likely looking for food or moving from... -
Safely Explore the Forest Preserves Throughout Winter
...parking lots or other landmarks The Forest Preserves Police Department patrols the Preserves’ nearly 70,000 acres of land and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition,... -
Artist in Residence: Sunday, June 11
...lights welcome the traveler home. Tomorrow I will figure out where to sew and assemble the watercolor pencil journals for the class. It’s going to be the hottest day of... -
Maple Syrup: A Sweet Sign of Spring
By the end of February, many Chicagoland residents may be daydreaming of warmer weather, shedding their big winter jackets, opening windows to let a cool breeze to flow in, and... -
Forest Preserves Police Sergeant Recognized with Leadership Award
...degrees—one in counseling and organizational psychology and another in conflict resolution—Sgt. Ponder is no stranger to hard work. When Sgt. Ponder walked in to the classroom each day, she gave... -
Volunteer Spotlight: Perkins Woods
...Saturday, Hill and Jerome, along with the new Perkins Woods Steering Committee, will host the 21st Annual Pull. “Garlic mustard is definitely down to a manageable level,” says Hill. “We used... -
People of the Preserves: September 2020
...and listen to music. We’re not giving a purity test here. Do whatever you want. You can incorporate the outdoors so seamlessly in your everyday life and it doesn’t have... -
Forest Preserve District Honors Area Science Fair Projects
Fourteen local students awarded inaugural “Wild About Nature” award More than a dozen students from area schools were recognized by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County today for science... -
Arie Crown Forest
...entrance. Fishing Map (PDF) Population Survey (PDF) Fishing Page Volunteer Opportunities Join an Ecological Stewardship Day: cut and burn invasive brush, harvest native seeds and have fun. There are many... -
Make Your Gathering Green
...list of actions you can take on, whether you are using the Preserves for a reunion, birthday or even a small picnic. Pack it in-and-out. Don’t leave any party supplies...