A common sight on Cook County’s forest floors in late summer and fall, acorns are produced by an Illinois keystone species—the oak tree (Quercus). Oaks help maintain a rich mix of plants, insects, birds and other animals wherever they grow. | Acorn, Photo by: Tracy Hultgren
In this Issue:
- Sweetgrass Garden Growing Native American Partnerships
- Opening for Business! 2025 Picnic, Special Events Permits & Camping Reservations Available Soon
- Steering into Volunteering: Voyager Bus Offers Free Transportation to Volunteer in Forest Preserves
- Create Your Own Adventure on Forest Preserves Trails
- Latest News: Invasive Species Feeling the Heat as Forest Preserves Resume Prescribed Burning; Forest Preserve Foundation Receives $10K Grant for Native Seed Amplification; Celebrate Native American Heritage Month With Us; Discover Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo
- Upcoming Events, and
- Volunteer Opportunities: Stewardship Days
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