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 […]
We invite you to enjoy our 2022 Forest Preserve Foundation Annual Report. In this review of a year of renewal and reconnecting, you’ll find evidence of both hard work and fun. The “fundraising and raising fun” theme of our annual Conservation Cup golf event raised the bar on both. And take a look at photos, […]
In this video Rana Lee shares memories of her childhood weekends spent exploring the Forest Preserves of Cook County, or what she thought of as a “bigger backyard.” Appreciating what a gift those visits were, as well as the gifts the Preserves continue to offer her as an adult, Rana shares why she supports the […]
At the Forest Preserve Foundation’s 11th Annual Conservation Cup on Thursday, September 8, 2022, over 100 golfers, along with some non-golfers, played, laughed, connected and enjoyed the beautiful George W. Dunne National Golf Course. The event raised $238,000 to support the Foundation’s mission: to engage in protecting and restoring the treasured natural habitats of the […]
As part of the spring grants cycle, the Forest Preserve Foundation’s board of directors approved grants totaling $130,000 in support of Youth Conservation Corps programs in the Forest Preserves of Cook County: • Chicago Conservation Leadership Corps $75,000 • Forest Preserve Experience $55,000 The Forest Preserve Experience program (FPE) and Chicago Conservation Leadership Corps (CCLC) […]
As burgeoning birdsong heralds the arc of winter into spring, we invite you to take a peek at the 2021 Forest Preserve Foundation Annual Report. In this review of a year with continued Covid-19 challenges, you’ll find hope and much to celebrate. We bring you photos from the field, thoughts from youth crew members, leadership news, […]
On Thursday, September 9, 2021, nearly 100 golfers joined the Forest Preserve Foundation for its 10th Annual Conservation Cup. The weather could not have been better, with bright blue skies embracing the lush green of the beautiful George Dunne International Golf Course. Following the challenges of the past two years, it was wonderful to see […]
The Forest Preserve Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its board of directors, Claudette Grant, Rana Lee and Eric Rockhold. Their nominations were approved at the August board of directors meeting. “We are excited to have Claudette, Rana and Eric join our expanding board of directors.” Board Chair James […]
From the first time she participated in the Conservation Cup, Rana Lee has been a big booster of the Foundation’s major annual fundraiser. Supporting the Cup allows her to combine two passions: her love for golf and supporting young people. Because of that, we know she can’t wait to hit the green at this year’s […]
