Articles filed under Cook County Forest Preserve District
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Forest Preserves announces winter scheduleDec 08, 2016 10:00 pm - The Forest Preserves of Cook County Winter 2016-2017 Programs and Events schedule is now available. Wintertime brings numerous family-friendly ways to get outdoors to e...
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Forest preserves encourages residents to #OptOutsideNov 24, 2016 10:00 pm - This holiday season, the Forest Preserves of Cook County joins its partner REI in encouraging residents to enjoy the outdoors. "This is a busy time for many people as th...
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Camp Reinberg in Palatine taking winter reservationsNov 23, 2016 12:00 am - Winter camping reservations for four of the Forest Preserves of Cook County new and revitalized campgrounds are now being accepted for Jan. 1 through March 31. Residents...
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Preckwinkle outlines Cook County Forest Preserve budgetNov 03, 2016 11:00 pm - Forest Preserves of Cook County is seeking total 2017 appropriation authority of $192 million - an approximate $2.2 million increase over last year. The Forest Preserve...
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Get your Off-Leash Dog Area memberships nowOct 31, 2016 11:00 pm - Dog owners and their canine companions can now purchase a 2016-2017 Off-Leash Dog Area membership to enjoy off-leash play in the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Use of...
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First phase of North Branch Trail extension opensOct 05, 2016 11:00 pm - Forest Preserves of Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by federal, state and local officials, along with area residents and Forest Preserves volunteers at...
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Forest Preserves of Cook County prepares for trout fishingOct 02, 2016 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserves of Cook County 2016 fall inland trout fishing season will open Saturday, Oct. 15. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will be providing and...
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Busse Woods fall fishing season begins Oct. 15Sep 30, 2016 1:00 am - The fall fishing season in the Cook County Forest Preserves opens Oct. 15, including at Busse Reservoir, North Pool in Elk Grove Village, where the Illinois Department o...
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First phase of North Branch Trail extension opensSep 24, 2016 1:00 am - Cook County officials last week celebrated the opening of the first phase of the North Branch Trail extension. The trail now extends 1.8 miles south from Caldwell and D...
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Birdwatch, volunteer and do yoga at Camp Reinberg partySep 23, 2016 1:00 am - As part of the Forest Preserves of Cook County's Party for the Preserves Day on Saturday, there will be a themed party at Camp Reinberg in Palatine as well as in each of...