Friends of the Forest Preserves

*WATCH THE RECORDING OF THIS WEBINAR* In this one hour introductory webinar, you’ll get a peek at how and why the forest preserves in Cook County were established and who is responsible for their care. You’ll get the inside scoop from the Executive Director of Friends, Benjamin Cox, who will reveal some of his favorite […]

This event has passed, but you can see a recording of this webinar on our YouTube channel. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Each region and every preserve in Cook County has its own story to share. Spring Creek Forest Preserve, in the Northwest part of Cook County, is sometimes referred to as the "wild west" […]

This event has passed, but you can see a recording of this webinar on our  YouTube channel. The resilience of the Calumet region is incredible. After having been heavily impacted by industrialization, the southeastern part of Cook County boasts remarkable ecological diversity, including wetland habitats that are important for people and for wildlife. Join Gloria Orozco, Calumet […]

This event has passed, but you can see a recording of this webinar on our  YouTube channel. The forest preserves along the North Branch of the Chicago River have survived as strongholds for native plants, wildlife, and migrating birds, despite being surrounded by densely populated urban and suburban areas. This is largely thanks to volunteer restoration efforts […]