Articles filed under Cook County Forest Preserve District
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Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a Party for the PreservesSep 24, 2021 6:00 am - The Forest Preserves of Cook County is hosting its annual Party for the Preserves, and everyone is invited. All day long on Saturday, Sept. 25, Cook County residents and...
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Environmental resource fair Sept. 26 in StreamwoodSep 13, 2021 1:00 am - Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison will host a free in-person environmental resource fair from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, at Rahlf's Woods, 1350 S. Park Ave. ...
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Learn how to become a foster parent at picnicSep 12, 2021 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserves of Cook County and Impact Grants Chicago are hosting a free picnic for people of all ages to raise awareness of the foster care system and recruit p...
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Forest Preserves of Cook County annual photo contest now openSep 01, 2021 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserves of Cook County is accepting entries for the 2021 photo contest and is looking for the very best photos of Forest Preserves landscapes; close-ups of ...
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Forest Preserves of Cook County site named world's largest Urban Night Sky PlaceAug 30, 2021 6:00 am - The Forest Preserves of Cook County's Palos Preserves has been designated the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world by the International Dark-Sky Association. Abou...
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Why Thomas Jefferson's name was removed from suburban school buildingAug 07, 2021 1:00 am - Waukegan school takes civil rights icon's name. Will others change, too?
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New pedestrian bridge connects Rosemont entertainment district to Des Plaines TrailJul 17, 2021 1:00 am - A new pedestrian bridge over the Des Plaines River connects Rosemont's entertainment district to the Forest Preserves of Cook County's Des Plaines Trail. Cook County off...
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Beck Lake Dog Days of Summer event includes canoe activityJul 17, 2021 1:00 am - Pet owners and their dogs paddled out onto Beck Lake in canoes during Dog Days of Summer, an event held by the Forest Preserves of Cook County Saturday in Des Plaines. "...
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New pedestrian bridge in Rosemont opening SaturdayJul 15, 2021 1:00 am - Rosemont and Cook County officials will formally open a new pedestrian bridge Saturday linking the village's entertainment district with the nearby forest preserve trail...
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Somme Prairie Grove recognized as Illinois Nature PreserveJun 23, 2021 1:00 am - The Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution this week recognizing Somme Prairie Grove as the 27th dedicated Illinois Nature Preserve...