
Jack-o’-lantern mushrooms are often found in dense clusters on or near decaying tree stumps and logs. Their growing sites and bright orange color make them a conspicuous sight in Cook County’s forests and woodlands. | Photo by: Melissa Brummerstedt
In this Issue:
- Forest Preserves Program Building a Curriculum Bedrock for Teachers
- Officials Cut the Ribbon for Major Renovations on the Des Plaines River Trail
- Fresh Produce and a Place for Community in Southeast Chicago
- Graduation Season in the Forest Preserves of Cook County
- Latest News: Annual Photo Contest Opens August 16; 2025 Indoor Event Permits Available Beginning August 15; More Than 100 Concertgoers Enjoy Nature, Music, and Supporting the Preserves; Zoo News: North American Prairie Aviary Opens, Next Century Plan Unveiled
- Upcoming Events
- Volunteer Opportunities: New Volunteer Stewardship Days
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