Visitors to Busse Forest—one of the largest and most ecologically diverse locations in the Forest Preserves—can enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, boating, leaf peeping, wildlife watching and more. | Busse Forest, Photo by: Maria Sacha
In this Issue:
- Volunteers Find Purpose and Peace in Seed Collecting
- Deer Grove is a Restoration Landmark After Nearly 20 Years
- Identifying Leaves in the Forest Preserves
- Mexican-American Artist Brings Color and Culture to Trailside Gallery
- Public Hearing Set for 2026 Budget Recommendation; Plan Ahead for Your 2026 Celebration in the Forest Preserves; Use Our Web Map to Discover Fall Color; Boo! at the Zoo Returns to Brookfield Zoo Chicago; Conservation Cup Raises Over $150,000 to Support Restoration and the Next Generation of Conservation Leaders
- Upcoming Events
- Volunteer Opportunities: Together for Trees
Find it here.