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Events

March 2018

31 Forest Preserves of Cook County to host free documentary screening at West Pullman Library

2 pm - West Pullman Library, 830 W 119th Street, Chicago, IL

May 2018

19 Nature Block Party at Eggers Grove

11 am–3 pm - EGGERS GROVE, 11201 S Ave B,, Chicago, IL 60617

June 2018

9 Beaubien Woods Celebration

11 am–3 pm - Beaubien Woods Forest Preserve, 13084 Doty Ave, Chicago, IL 60633


News items

Public Invited to Dan Ryan Woods Celebration

The public is invited to join Forest Preserves of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Commissioners Stanley Moore and John P. Daley, Forest Preserves General Superintendent Arnold Randall and partners on Wednesday, July 31 at 9:30 a.m. to celebrate the new Dan Ryan Woods Nature Play area and other outdoor recreation amenities.

Forest Preserves of Cook County 2018 Picnic Permit Sales Begin Tuesday, January 2

Forest Preserves of Cook County 2018 Picnic Permit Sales Begin Tuesday, January 2nd.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Launches Pilot Program for Youth Employment.
Forest Preserves of Cook County Launches Pilot Program for Youth Employment. Teens will learn conservation work and make improvements to local habitats. This year, the Chicago Conservation Leadership Corps program will engage 66 youth, ages 15 to 19, in a six-week hands-on summer work experience. To learn how your organization can partner with the Forest Preserves on summer youth employment opportunities, contact Alice Brandon, resource management programming manager for the Forest Preserves, by email at alice.brandon@cookcountyil.gov.