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Congratulations Jerry and thank you for your visionary leadership! It has been a pleasure to work with you and Openlands over these many years. You have helped us all do better in conserving our incredible natural resources and putting us on the right path moving forward.

Live Healthy, Discover Nature @ Daley Plaza tomorrow. We hope to see you there!

We filled Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago today for our Live Healthy, Discover Nature Event! Big thanks to all our partners who helped inspire folks to get out & explore nature. And special thanks to the incredible performers w/ Najwa Dance Corps & Xochitl-Quetzal Danza Azteca.

Out celebration is happening right now. Come join us!

Join us at the Kids’ Fest this Saturday, 7/8, and experience an exciting day filled with fishing, canoeing, archery and much more! 🏹🎣🛶 Time: 10 am - 3 pm Location:  Wampum Lake, Thornton-Lansing Rd, west of IL-394 Learn more: fpdcc.com/event/kids-fes…

As long as no thunderstorms Kids’ Fest is on til 3 pm! Lots to do! Thanks to all the partners U of I Extension CookCountyEMRS MWRD @EastersealsChi Indiana Dunes Faith in Place FOTFP Marcus Theatres Disc Golf Chicago Get Hooked Guide @Chicagoherp

Congratulations 2023 Forest Preserve Experience Graduates! Young people learning about conservation of our vital lands and then applying their skills Forest Preserves. To find out more check out fpdcc.com/nature/conserv…

Did you spend time in the Forest Preserves this weekend? Gen Supt Arnold Randall & others joined the Little Calumet Underground Railroad Project at Beaubien Woods on Saturday to celebrate 5 years of partnership. Check out Chicago Defender's article for more: chicagodefender.com/the-ton-farm-a…

Congratulations to our 2023 Chicago Conservation Leadership Corps graduates!

Congratulations to the 17 Youth Outdoor Ambassadors who worked at The Forest Preserves this summer. Today they did their Presentation of Learning about what they did all summer at the Nature Centers and with other Departments for the last 7 weeks.

Join us at the Hummingbird Fest this Saturday, 8/19! We will offer various educational activities, captivating views, and demonstrations of how the birds are banded for tracking. 🕑: 9 am - 2 pm 📍 : Sagawau Environmental Learning Center Learn more: ow.ly/gc7u50PeyOO

A lot of fun and some Forest Preserves trivia when the Forest Preserves got a chance to talk with Geoffrey Baer last night during the @WTTW pledge drive.

The Hummingbird Fest is happing right now! Come join us.

Discover the New Crabtree Nature Center! With a $2 million makeover, we've transformed a beloved space into an eco-friendly haven. Join us in exploring exhibits that capture the essence of Crabtree's untouched beauty. #CrabtreeRevitalized #NatureExperience

A new era has begun! The Forest Preserves of Cook County has started investing the increased revenue available thanks to the approval of the Clean Air, Clean Water & Wildlife Habitat Protection referendum on the ballot last fall.

Joined the Party for the Preserves this Saturday. Our Forest Preserves are a gift to us all, providing a space where everyone is welcome to connect with nature and each other. I'm grateful for the fantastic turnout and the shared appreciation for these precious lands.

Embracing the healing power of nature at the Nurtured by Nature event! Joined by Commissioner Josina Morita, State Senator Laura Fine, Superintendent Arnold Randall, and Dr. Lamar Hasbrouck from Cook County Dept. of Public Health.

Today, I presented the FY24 Executive Budget Address for the Forest Preserves of Cook County. This $188.7 million budget marks a new financial era for the Forest Preserves, and we will continue to protect our natural spaces for all Cook County residents.

There’s a big new connection on Chicago’s Southeast Side. We cut the ribbon this morning on a cutting-edge conservation project that links our Powderhorn Lake with Wolf Lake.

Greencorps Chicago Graduation Congratulations to the 2023 Greencorps graduates! FPCC is a proud partner of this incredible program that trains, supports, and prepares our local residents for jobs in conservation and other key industries.