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Forest Preserves of Cook County November 2025 Newsletter

Posted in Crabtree Nature Center, FPDCC, Horizon Farm on November 27, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Resembling tiny gray umbrellas, pleated inkcap mushrooms can be found in grassy areas alone or in small groupings. | Pleated Inkcap Mushrooms (Parasola plicatilis), Photo by: Katy Schafer

In this Issue:

  • Forest Preserves, Partners Celebrate New Recreational Amenities at Beaubien Woods
  • Wood Ducks and the Science of Health: 40-Year Study Enters New Era
  • 2025 Photo Contest Winners Announced
  • Sharing the Grove: What to Know About Barn Swallows at Picnic Shelters
  • Discover Your Camping Adventure in the Forest Preserves; New Partnership Helps Forest Preserves, Residents Safely Dispose of Hazardous Waste; The Secret Lives of Squirrels; Illuminate Your Holidays with Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden; Learn About the Forest Preserve Foundation
  • Upcoming Events & Programs
  • Volunteer Opportunities: Calumet Seed Processing Workdays

Read more here.

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Forest Preserves of Cook County October 2025 Newsletter

Posted in Crabtree Nature Center, FPDCC, Horizon Farm on October 12, 2025| Leave a Comment »

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

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Barrington Hills Park District (Riding Club) meets tonight

Posted in Agendas, Algonquin Rd, Animal Welfare, Barrington Hills Farm, Barrington Hills Park District, Barrington Hills Polo Club, Bicyclists, BraveHearts, Commercial Horse Boarding, Countryside Elementary School, Deception, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Equestrian Commission, Financial Statements, Fox River Valley Hunt, FPDCC, FRVPC, Horizon Farm, Horse Boarding, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, Massbach Hounds, Open Meetings Act, Organizations, Overhead, Politics, Privacy, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Real Estate, Riding Center Advisory Committee, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, Taxes, Transparency, Unions, Village Government on October 8, 2025| Leave a Comment »

The Barrington Hills Park District Board/Riding Club of Barrington Hills will hold their monthly meeting this evening in person and via Zoom at 6:00 PM. Some topics on their agenda include:

  • Truth in Taxation Ordinance
  • Board Officer Positions
  • Insurance Policy Updates
  • Residents Benefits Resolution
  • Review of Efficiency Report
  • Patio Agreement

A copy of their agenda can be viewed here. Instructions for accessing the meeting remotely can be found here.

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Forest Preserves of Cook County September2025 Newsletter

Posted in Crabtree Nature Center, FPDCC, Horizon Farm on September 20, 2025| Leave a Comment »

One of the largest bird species found in the Forest Preserves, sandhill cranes can easily be spotted in their preferred habitat—wetlands and prairies—before migrating to the southern United States or Mexico for winter. | Sandhill Cranes (Antigone canadensis), Photo by: Leonardo Estrada

In this Issue:

  • Join us for Party for the Preserves!
  • Forest Preserves Takes Learning Beyond the Classroom
  • River Trail Nature Center: Explore for an Hour, a Day, or Even a Night
  • From Farmland to Flourishing Habitat: Visit Orland Grassland; Glow Big or Glow Home at Chicago Botanic Garden’s Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns; Spot Migrating Birds this Fall in the Forest Preserves; Free Mental Health Resources Available; Renew Your Off-Leash Dog Area Membership!; Forest Preserve Foundation Awarded $50,000 Grant for Chicago Conservation Leadership Corps
  • Upcoming Events
  • Volunteer Opportunities

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Barrington Hills Park District (Riding Club) meets tonight

Posted in Agendas, Algonquin Rd, Aunt Blabby, Barrington Hills Park District, Barrington Hills Polo Club, Big Brother, Big Red, BraveHearts, Clown Car, Countryside Elementary School, Equestrian Commission, Estate Sale, Fox River Valley Hunt, FRVPC, Horizon Farm, Horse Boarding, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, Lighting Ordinance, Massbach Hounds, Open Meetings Act, Politics, Privacy, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Real Estate, Riding Center Advisory Committee, The Other Half, Topics Of Interest, Transparency, Uncategorized, Unions, VBHPD, Well Water Quality on September 10, 2025| Leave a Comment »

The Barrington Hills Park District Board/Riding Club of Barrington Hills will hold their monthly meeting this evening in person and via Zoom at 6:00 PM. Some topics on their agenda include:

  • Croquet at the Park District House
  • Review of Paddock Rules
  • Review of Rental Agreements/Pricing, and
  • Update on previous agenda items

A copy of their agenda can be viewed here. Instructions for accessing the meeting remotely can be found here.

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Forest Preserves of Cook County August 2025 Newsletter

Posted in Crabtree Nature Center, FPDCC, Horizon Farm on August 24, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Much like their namesake, crab spiders usually walk around using only their back legs, moving side-to-side or backwards. | Crab Spider (Thomisidae), Photo by: Mark Kasick

In this Issue:

  • A Message from General Superintendent Adam Bianchi
  • How the Forest Preserves Supports Hummingbird Migration
  • Submit Your Work for Our Annual Photo Contest Now!
  • Forest Preserves Expands Conservation Corps Thanks to Inaugural Grant from IDNR
  • A+ Adventures Start at Forest Preserves’ Nature Centers; Nearly 90 HACC Youth Graduate from Summer Jobs Program in the Forest Preserves; Don’t Call it Quits on Your Summer Bucket List Just Yet!; North Branch Trail Closure Will Pave the Way for Safer, Smoother Rides; 14th Annual Conservation Cup and New Party Under the Pavilion Blend Purpose with Play
  • Upcoming Events
  • Volunteer Resources Set to Launch Mobile Outreach Trike

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Forest Preserves of Cook County July 2025 Newsletter

Posted in Crabtree Nature Center, FPDCC, Horizon Farm on July 19, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Typically found in woodland and forested habitats amongst the canopies, gray tree frogs have feet that produce a special sticky fluid that allows them to easily climb trees and shrubs. | Gray Tree Frog (Hyla versicolor), Photo by: Edward Boe

In this Issue:

  • Adam Bianchi Appointed New General Superintendent
  • Forest Preserves Increases Acreage of Protected Land to Busse Forest Nature Preserve
  • All the Buzz: Forest Preserves Insects that Fly, Jump, Crawl and Swim
  • Forest Preserves, Trickster Cultural Center Plant Turtle Garden at Rolling Knolls
  • 2026 Indoor Event Permits Available Beginning August 15; Experience the Healing Power of Nature with Forest Therapy Walks; Before You Hit the Trail, Read These Summer Safety Tips; Anglers: Please Properly Dispose of Fishing Line; Capacity is Limited: Don’t Miss Out on Jazz in the Preserves on July 24
  • Upcoming Events
  • Volunteer Opportunities

Read the July issue here.

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Barrington Hills Park District (Riding Club) meets tonight

Posted in Agendas, Algonquin Rd, Animal Welfare, Aunt Blabby, Barrington Hills Park District, Barrington Hills Polo Club, BraveHearts, Countryside Elementary School, Deception, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Fox River Valley Hunt, FPDCC, FRVPC, Horizon Farm, Horse Boarding, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, Lighting Ordinance, Massbach Hounds, Open Meetings Act, Organizations, Politics, Privacy, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Real Estate, Riding Center Advisory Committee, Riding Club Commission, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, Transparency, Unions on July 9, 2025| Leave a Comment »

The Barrington Hills Park District Board/Riding Club of Barrington Hills will hold their monthly meeting this evening in person and via Zoom at 6:00 PM.

A copy of their agenda can be viewed here. Instructions for accessing the meeting remotely can be found here.

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Preckwinkle Taps US Forest Service Official to Lead Cook County’s Forest Preserve District

Posted in Animal Welfare, Aunt Blabby, Barrington Hills Park District, BraveHearts, Commercial Horse Boarding, Cook, County, Crabtree Nature Center, Fox River Valley Hunt, FPDCC, Friends of Forest Preserves, FRVPC, Horizon Farm, Horse Boarding, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, Massbach Hounds, Politics, Preckwinkle's Rules of Order, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Riding Club Commission, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, Spring Creek Stewards, Taxes, Unions on June 25, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle has nominated Adam Bianchi (pictured) to lead the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. |Courtesy of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County

By Erica Demarest | WTTW

Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle has nominated a former district ranger with the U.S. Forest Service to serve as the general superintendent of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County.

Adam Bianchi has more than 17 years of experience in public land and natural resource management with the U.S. Forest Service, according to a news release.

Bianchi previously served as district ranger for the White River National Forest’s Dillon Ranger District in Colorado. The 312,000-acre site near Denver includes two congressionally designated wilderness areas, two major reservoirs, 14 campgrounds, four ski resorts and nearly 500 miles of hiking, biking and winter sports trails.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as the next General Superintendent at the Forest Preserves of Cook County,” Bianchi said in a statement. “This marks an exciting opportunity in my career dedicated to conserving forests, wildlife habitats and wetlands, while expanding access and welcoming more people to connect with their incredible public lands.”

If confirmed, Bianchi will oversee more than 70,000 acres of Cook County land that includes campgrounds, trails, boating centers, picnic groves, golf courses and aquatic centers. The Forest Preserve District of Cook County hosts hundreds of events and programs annually throughout the county and at its six nature centers.

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Village Board of Trustees meets this evening

Posted in Aunt Blabby, BCFPD, Board of Health, Building Department, Clown Car, Conflict of interest, County, Dumb and Dumber, ePacket Agendas, Equestrian Commission, Ethics, Finance Committee, FOIA, Folds of Honor, Goat Rodeo, Horizon Farm, Horse Boarding, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, McHenry, Minutes, Open Meetings Act, Plan Commission, Police Pension Board, Politics, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Real Estate, Riding Club Commission, Riding Club of Barrington Hills, RINO, Road construction, Roads & Bridges Committee, Topics Of Interest, Unions, VBHPD, Veteran's Crossing Bridge, Village Attorney, Village Board, Village Clerk, Village Code, Village Director of Administration, Village Engineer, Village Government, Village President, Village Treasurer, Yabba Dabba Doo on June 23, 2025| Leave a Comment »

The Village Board of Trustees will be conducting their regular monthly meeting this evening beginning at 6:30 PM. Topics on their agenda include:

A copy of their agenda can be viewed and downloaded here.

Related: “ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS – Village of Barrington Hills”

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