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Forest Preserves of Cook County Documentary Awarded Emmy
During their annual awards ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 3, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ Chicago Midwest Chapter honored the Forest Preserves of Cook County, WYCC PBS Chicago... -
Community Service
...the number of hours/impacts required, email us at volunteer.fpd@cookcountyil.gov to ask for a report on Forest Preserves of Cook County letterhead. Please allow two business days to receive your report. Log Impacts... -
Where Youth Learn to Love Nature
...building and basic job skills training incorporated into each day. “Something I learned that will stick with me is how to work as a team and the importance of cooperation.”... -
Walking Green: Study Finds Walking in Forest Preserves Improves Health
We’ve all heard the old adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” A new study held in the Forest Preserves of Cook County shows that similar to a... -
It’s Prime Time to View Prairie Flowers in the Forest Preserves of Cook County
...was once prairie habitat. Today, prairies are one of the rarest types of habitat due to extensive human intervention, mainly agriculture. In order to create row crop agriculture, machines churned... -
Remembering Commissioner Dennis Deer
We are saddened to report that Commissioner Dennis Deer passed away on Sunday, June 24, at the age of 51. The contributions made by Commissioner Deer to the Forest Preserves... -
FPCC General Superintendent Receives 2017 Excellence in Public Service Award
...Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. Since starting with the Forest Preserves, General Superintendent Randall has focused on expanding outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the County while also supporting dedicated conservation and restoration... -
Did You Know? Cook County is Home to 17 Species of Clams
...can spend leisurely days exploring the interesting world of our lakes, rivers and streams. But did you know that included in this great biodiversity are more than 17 species of... -
New, Final Position Paper Puts Focus on Volunteer Impact
...key issue that faces the Forest Preserves today and in the foreseeable future. To read more about the recommendations in this position paper or to learn about the others, visit... -
Forest Preserves of Cook County to Host Artist in Residence
...spend her days working on painting the landscapes surrounding Camp Bullfrog Lake and other preserves, and will have public viewing of her working process each day. In addition to painting...