On Thursday, September 5th, 2024, the Forest Preserve Foundation’s 13th annual Conservation Cup drew golfers and non-golfers from across Cook County to the stunning George Dunne National Golf Course in Southwest suburban Oak Forest. Guests were welcomed by blue skies, fluffy white clouds, rich green forests, shimmering lakes, and bright yellow blooms of native goldenrod […]
Three days after intense heat, tornado warnings, and damaging winds rocked the region, perfect weather graced the inaugural Jazz in the Preserves outdoor concert fundraiser held by the Forest Preserve Foundation on July 18th. Over one hundred concertgoers relaxed on blankets, lawn chairs and picnic tables at Thatcher Woods Pavilion while jazz notes melded with […]
The Forest Preserve Foundation was awarded a $20,000 grant from Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund in support of the Forest Preserve Experience program. We are grateful for the generous support of this Conservation Corps youth program that is central to the mission of the Foundation and that of the Forest Preserves of Cook […]
Leadership at the Forest Preserves of Cook County Financial Department and the Forest Preserve Foundation partnered to get their teams out from behind their computer screens and into the Preserves for a field trip. We connected with each other and with nature, while also learning more about the Preserves and the powerful projects our work […]
Jalanni Matthews, Chicago Program Coordinator, Student Conservation Association. Jalanni Matthews’ warm presence is matched only by his passionate dedication to keeping nature healthy. Since 2014 when he first joined a crew as a high school sophomore, Jalanni has brought his whole self, worked hard, learned, and built relationships in every avenue and connection provided by […]
At the Forest Preserve Foundation Board of Directors Seed Collecting Event on September 30th an energetic group of board members, staff and community members connected with nature and with each other, learned about restoration, and helped make sure native species thrive. Fall leaf color gets all the press, but down on the ground and up-close, […]
On Thursday, September 7, 2023, more than 80 golfers joined the Forest Preserve Foundation for the 12th Annual Conservation Cup. The rain cleared just in time, bringing lovely temperatures to the gorgeous George Dunne National Golf Course, known for its striking views and championship caliber play. Foursomes not only competed for the cup title, but […]
The Forest Preserve Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its board of directors: Kandace Lenti, Managing Director, Executive Vice President, Government, Nonprofit & Healthcare Banking, Wintrust Bank; Dr. Michael Adkesson, President & CEO of the Chicago Zoological Society, Director of Brookfield Zoo; and Ankur Udani, Director, PwC. We had the opportunity […]
Warm sun, wildflowers, and the lilting songs of birds greeted the Forest Preserve Foundation Board of Directors as they arrived at River Trail Nature Center for their May board meeting. Before getting down to business, board members received a tour guided by Ranger Brian, aka interpretive naturalist Brian Winters, who highlighted work done by Chicago […]
In the far northwest corner of Cook County sits a natural wilderness that hums with life: Spring Lake Nature Preserve. A rich diversity of butterflies, dragonflies, frogs, tiger salamanders, birds, otters, beavers, rare shrews, owls, cranes, fish, mussels, insects, and other living things call this nature preserve home. Spring Creek, one of the most pristine […]
