News items related to forest preserve

Public Invited to Dan Ryan Woods Celebration: Ceremony to celebrate new nature play, other recent site investments, Jul 31, 2019; 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: Dec 27, 2017; Forest Preserves of Cook County 2018 Picnic Permit Sales Begin Tuesday, January 2nd.
Forest Preserves of Cook County Launches Pilot Program for Youth Employment.: May 31, 2016; 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.