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Somme Prairie Grove Recognized as an Illinois Nature Preserve
Dedication marks 27th Forest Preserves site with Illinois Nature Preserve status The Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners approved today a resolution recognizing Somme Prairie Grove as the... -
Bobolink Meadow Designated Illinois Land & Water Reserve
...species and habitat management tools like controlled burns. Today, Bobolink Meadow now provides home for 347 different native plant species and 142 different native and migrating bird species, as well... -
President Preckwinkle Cuts Ribbon on Busse Woods Accessible Canoe and Kayak Launch
...and Forest Preserves of Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle and Forest Preserves General Superintendent Arnold Randall were joined today by state and local elected officials for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate a new... -
Camping Leadership Immersion Course (CLIC)
...plan and lead camping trips at Camp Sullivan. The overnight training course covers camping safety, day-hiking, tent and stove-set up, teambuilding and leadership skills, and educational offerings and will help... -
Forest Preserves of Cook County Launch Centennial Anniversary Campaign
...the nation’s oldest and largest preserve systems, launched its centennial anniversary campaign today during a special event at the Chicago Cultural Center. As part of the three-year campaign, a new... -
Approval of Land Sale Increases Forest Preserves Holdings to 69,123
397-acre Horizon Farms is Forest Preserves’ largest single acquisition since 1968 On Monday, May 5, 2014, Circuit Court Judge Daniel P. Brennan entered an order confirming the Judicial Sale of... -
Forest Preserves of Cook County Unveils Natural & Cultural Resources Master Plan
...Prairie Research Institute today presented the Natural & Cultural Resources Master Plan to Forest Preserve board members. The plan is a long range vision for the forest preserves and provides... -
Prepare for Ice Fishing in the Forest Preserves
...Forest Preserves; read on to learn how to properly prepare for a safe and great experience. Gear The right gear is crucial to having a successful day out on the... -
Five Fun Facts about White-Tailed Deer
...to a quarter inch a day. White-tailed deer are excellent swimmers and are not afraid to pass through waterfronts for food or new habitat. White-tailed deer are the Olympians of... -
Thorn Creek Trail, Old Plank Road Trail Extensions Celebrated During Ceremony
FPCC, IDNR and Chicago Heights representatives share vision, significance of projects Trail users and supporters, representatives from local organizations and elected officials converged in Chicago Heights on Sunday to celebrate...