Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Fall Brochure

Volunteer Opportunities • Chicago NEWTS: Stewardship Days for New Volunteers Learn how to collect seeds of native plants. You’ll experience nature in a whole new way and help conserve biodiversity. Beginners welcome! Registration is required. Learn more and sign up at: fpdcc.com/volunteer South Zone –Seeds & Sunsets! Tuesday, Sept 15 • 4:30–6:30 pm Bartel Grassland Flossmoor Rd, west of Central Ave Tinley Park Northwest Zone Sunday, Sep 27 • 9 am–Noon Spring Creek Penny Road Pond East Penny Rd, west of Old Sutton Rd Barrington Hills Central Zone Saturday, Oct 10 • 9 am–Noon Salt Creek Resource Management 500 Ogden Ave Western Springs Volunteer with your Group at a Stewardship Day this Fall Fall and winter are the best times for groups to join a stewardship day. From school fieOG trips to corporate team building days, your group can help nature thrive in the Forest Preserves. Opportunities are available September through March. To get started email, Volunteer.FPD @ cookcountyil.gov Photo by Scott Shigley. 8