Bill Rehanek, senior vice president, operations, Billy Casper Golf Since the beginning of the Conservation Cup golf outing and fundraiser, Bill Rehanek has been there to make sure everything runs smoothly. The PGA professional is the senior vice president, operations for Billy Casper Golf, which manages the George W. Dunne National Golf course, where the […]
Dyrell Williams and Brian Clay with Foundation President Shelley A. Davis. Foundation board member Eleanor Grumman hosted a gathering at her North Shore home recently to showcase the Forest Preserves’ impact on the Chicago region — and how experiences in the Preserves can change the lives of young people like Dyrell Williams and Brian Clay. The 30 or so guests heard […]
“The funds our board of directors approved are a direct investment toward 120 youth internships in the Preserves this summer. We are pleased to support youth leadership and skill building while also helping to maintain the health of the Preserves.” — Shelley A. Davis, president The Forest Preserve Foundation is pleased to announce its […]
Now that spring is here and you’re itching to be outdoors, three upcoming birding events might be just the excuse you need. You can catch the migrating timberdoodles, a true harbinger of spring, as they head north from their southern winter homes. Starting at 6:30 p.m., Fri., March 23, enjoy an evening timberdoodle walk in […]
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? The Forest Preserves of Cook County has you covered. Come out on Sat., March 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a youth and family program put on by the One Earth Film Festival. The festival will feature three films on environmental topics at the […]
Winter hit Chicago with full force recently, but that doesn’t mean we need to huddle inside. The Forest Preserves of Cook County offer numerous fun outdoor activities. Winter in the Preserves means cross country skiing, sledding, snowmobiling, ice fishing, or ice skating on one of the many frozen ponds. Feeling inspired by the 2018 Winter Olympics? Put […]
As local birding destinations go, among the most popular are the forest preserves scattered throughout Cook County. Dedicated birders, you might say, flock there to catch sight of native and migratory species year round. Through the three-year-old program called Bird the Preserves, which receives funding from the Forest Preserve Foundation, everyone has an open invitation […]
“We’ve got limited public sector resources to maintain these precious resources, so we need the public that benefits so much from the forest preserves to provide additional support with the maintenance and the wonderful programs that the Foundation supports.” — Thomas Lanctot The Forest Preserves of Cook County have long been a backdrop in […]
Bria Foster As a 10 year old, Bria Foster found her passion for the outdoors through the Fishin’ Buddies program at Beaubien Woods on Chicago’s Far South Side. There she learned about the Forest Preserves of Cook County, the joys of nature and the importance of conservation. Then as a high school student, she became […]
Ted Stone Forest Preserve on a sunny October day in 2017. As we count down to midnight on Dec. 31 and 2017 comes to an end, we are happy to savor the good memories as we look ahead. This is a time for us to reflect on the ways the Forest Preserve Foundation has had […]
