@FPDCC

70,000 acres of wild and wonderful in Cook County, IL.

 Cook County, IL
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Sign up for the Forest Way email newsletter and receive the latest Forest Preserves of Cook County news, events and volunteer opportunities each month. fpdcc.com/about/forest-way-m…
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Embrace the enchanting world of bats this October season! 🦇 Halloween is just around the corner, making bats the perfect topic for the season. Enhance your knowledge about these eco-friendly mammals.. Read more: fpdcc.com/forget-your-fears-…

Forget Your Fears, Bats are Beneficial! – Forest Preserves of Cook County

When twilight descends, Cook County residents may notice bats emerging like messengers of the night. As they glide through the forest, bats produce a melodic […]

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Fall in the Forest Preserves 🍂 – captured by Timothy Minnick, Paw Paw Woods Nature Preserve, November 2025
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🌳 Healthier preserves start with better understanding. Our Research Symposium brought staff and scientists together to share findings, helping guide how we care for Cook County’s preserves. Learn more: fpdcc.com/research
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Celebrate Halloween in @FPDCC with these three fun events! Spooky Stories & S’mores Oct 24 | 2–5 p.m. 📍Thatcher Woods Pavilion Trunk-or-Treat Oct 25 | Noon–4 p.m. 📍Eggers Grove Owl-oween Bash Oct 30 | 6–9 p.m. 📍Crabtree Nature Center Learn more: fpdcc.com/events
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It's #WildWednesday! Today we're learning about the seven native species of woodpeckers that can be spotted in the Forest Preserves of Cook County! Check out this throwback blog: fpdcc.com/know-7-native-wood… #BirdThePreserves

Did You Know? There are 7 Native Woodpeckers in Cook County – Forest Preserves of Cook County

If you’ve ever walked along a trail in a forest preserve, you’ve probably heard the fast drumming coming from up above. That noise is coming […]

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🍂 Fall color. 🎃 Halloween fun. October is a great time to explore the @FPDCC Take an autumn walk or paddle, bring the family to a festive event and make the most of the season. Plan your fall adventure: fpdcc.com/enjoy-fall-hallowe…

Enjoy Fall, Halloween in the Forest Preserves of Cook County

From fall color hikes to costume-clad children and meeting “spooky” native animals, there are numerous opportunities for families and visitors of all ages to join […]

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Skokie Lagoons | Forest Preserve District of Cook County, North of Tower Road | October 2026 @FPDCC
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Michael Heimlich@MichaelHeimlichOct 13
Fall-autumn changing tree colors-red-orange-yellow-trees-leaves, sunny-blue sky-clouds Forest Preserves Cook County @FPDCC Illinois USA 4pm October 12 2026 -Editorial Use Permission w/Credit: Michael Heimlich @MichaelHeimlich; #Sunny #Fall #Trees #wx #ILwx @NWSChicago #StormHour
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Michael Heimlich@MichaelHeimlichOct 13
Fall-autumn colors-yellow tree leaves-trees-sunny-blue sky-Potawatomi Woods shelter Forest Preserves #FPDCC Wheeling Illinois USA 3:45pm October 12 2026 -Editorial Use Permission w/Credit: Michael Heimlich @MichaelHeimlich; #Fall #Forest #wx #ILwx @NWSChicago #StormHour #FPDCC
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Planning a trip into nature? Be sure to check for ticks! Check out our webpage on ticks to learn about avoiding tick bites, what to do in case of a tick bite, and tick testing in the Forest Preserves: fpdcc.com/nature/coexisting-….
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🍂 Fall turns the forest floor into a masterpiece of color, but each leaf tells its own story. Learn how to identify trees like burr oak and sugar maple by the shape of their leaves this season! 🍁 Try it yourself: fpdcc.com/identifying-leaves… 📸: Jerry Attere

Identifying Leaves in the Forest Preserves – Forest Preserves of Cook County

Crunching under your feet like nature’s confetti, fall leaves turn the Forest Preserves’ floor into a mosaic of reds, golds and browns. But beyond their […]

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Happy #WorldMentalHealthDay from @FPDCC! Caring for your mind is just as important as caring for your body. 🌿✨ Our wellness events in the woods offer space to recharge, reflect & reconnect. Explore programs: fpdcc.com/events/category/we… #MentalHealthMatters

Wellness in the Woods Events – Forest Preserves of Cook County

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🕷️ Nature’s best costumes aren’t just for Halloween. From spiders that change color to moths that mimic other creatures, some @FPDCC residents are masters of disguise. Meet the insects and spiders dressed for survival: fpdcc.com/these-insects-dont…

These Insects Don’t Wait Until Halloween to Dress Up – Forest Preserves of Cook County

Come October, costumes start appearing throughout the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Superheroes, ghosts, witches and other little monsters attend all the spooky events the […]

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Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! From Sept 15 - Oct 15, we’re celebrating the vibrant cultures, rich histories and countless contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities with a lineup of events across the Forest Preserves. Learn more at: fpdcc.com/hh
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Toni Preckwinkle@ToniPreckwinkleOct 7
For more than a century, the Preserves of Cook County have protected our natural lands while creating opportunities for people to experience and connect with nature. Today, I introduced the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, a balanced and responsible plan that builds on our...
President Toni Preckwinkle delivering the proposed FY 2027 Forest Preserves of Cook County Budget.

ALT President Toni Preckwinkle delivering the proposed FY 2027 Forest Preserves of Cook County Budget.

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Today during a special meeting of the @fpdcc Board of Commissioners, Board President Toni Preckwinkle introduced the FY2027 Executive Budget Recommendation. The total budget request for all funds for FY2027 is $206.9 million. Review the budget: fpdcc.com/2027budget/ 🧵1/3
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The Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on the budget recommendation at 10 a.m. on October 15 and will meet again at 9:30 a.m. on October 28 to conduct departmental reviews. 🧵2/3
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Comments for the Public Hearing and Department Reviews may be submitted in person, in writing, virtually on Microsoft Teams or over the phone. Sign-up and submission information for these meetings will be made available at fpdcc.legistar.com/. 🧵3/3
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Its fall time at @FPDCC! 🍂 Our Fall Color Map showcases the best spots in the Forest Preserves to view vibrant foliage, with peak colors expected in the second week of October. Explore at fpdcc.com/fall-colors. Discover all of our fall events at fpdcc.com/events.

Map: Forest Preserves of Cook County

Explore this interactive map of the Forest Preserves of Cook County—nearly 70,000 acres of woodlands, prairies, savannas and wetlands in & around Chicago

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Join us at these upcoming Forest Preserves events: Entre Mundos: Una Celebración del Día de Muertos Oct. 12 • 10am 📍 Trailside Museum of Natural History Fall Festival Oct. 18 • 10am 📍 River Trail Nature Center Visit fpdcc.com/events/ for more details.
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