Articles filed under Cook County Forest Preserve District
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Busse Woods boat launch among improvements for people with disabilities
Jun 5, 2021 2:57 PM - Cook County officials inaugurated an accessible canoe and kayak launch Saturday at Busse Woods as part of a Forest Preserves of Cook County initiative to provide more accessible amenities and services for people with disabilities. -
Rides of Silence May 19 honors cyclists who have been killed or injured while riding
May 14, 2021 6:00 AM - On May 19, many suburban cyclists plan a Ride of Silence, in-person or virtual, to commemorate those who have been killed or injured while cycling. -
Slow down! Turtle crossing signs installed next to Busse Woods
May 6, 2021 6:24 AM - New turtle crossing signs installed this week next to Busse Woods in Elk Grove Village -- along with depressed curbs installed last fall -- are meant to aid in their annual migration pattern. -
One more chance to celebrate Earth Day
Apr 25, 2021 5:29 PM - Earth Day may have officially taken place three days earlier, but there was still plenty about Mother Nature to celebrate Sunday for visitors to Crabtree Nature Center in Barrington Hills. -
It's maple syrup time at the River Trail Nature Center in Northbrook
Mar 11, 2021 12:09 AM - It's that time of year again when thoughts turn to collecting the sap from maple trees at the River Trail Nature Center in Northbrook. -
Pipeline replacement work begins Monday in Busse Woods
Mar 7, 2021 4:53 PM - Construction is set to start Monday to reroute and replace two old natural gas pipelines that run underground through the Busse Forest Nature Preserve at Busse Woods near Elk Grove Village. -
It's maple syrup time at the River Trail Nature Center in Northbrook
Mar 6, 2021 6:15 PM - It's that time of year again when thoughts turn to collecting the sap from maple trees at the River Trail Nature Center in Northbrook. -
Nature programs explore the sweet tastes of spring
Mar 4, 2021 3:03 PM - The warmer, sunny days and cool nights of March encourage maple trees to produce their sweetest sap. Learn more about the process of making maple syrup at events around the suburbs this month. -
Learning how to cross-country ski in Palatine
Feb 20, 2021 5:46 PM - Miles and miles of snow-covered trails greeted a group learning how to cross-country ski Saturday at Camp Reinberg in Palatine. -
Wild Things 2021 conference celebrates staying connected through nature
Feb 8, 2021 10:31 PM - The 2021 Wild Things Conference invites nature enthusiasts from the Chicago region and beyond to gather virtually to learn about the flora, fauna and natural history of the Chicago region.
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