Since the Forest Preserve Foundation was established, it has granted $1.65 million to support conservation, education and recreation programs and projects in the Forest Preserves of Cook County.
Investing in the next generation
$578,000
Conservation Corps internships provide paid work experiences for Cook County teens and young adults, and advance restoration goals of the Forest Preserves of Cook County.
Addressing Climate Change
$496,000
Ecological restoration returns our natural landscapes to health while mitigating the effects of climate change.
Creating access for families
$537,000
Family programming engages children and adults in activities that give them access to nature and inspire a love for the outdoors.
Celebrating memories
$40,100
Memorial tributes allow families and groups to establish a lasting remembrance that honors someone special in the Forest Preserves of Cook County.
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