@FPDCC

70,000 acres of wild and wonderful in Cook County, IL.

 Cook County, IL
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Skokie Lagoons | Forest Preserve District of Cook County, North of Tower Road | October 2026 @FPDCC
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Michael Heimlich@MichaelHeimlichOct 13
Fall-autumn changing tree colors-red-orange-yellow-trees-leaves, sunny-blue sky-clouds Forest Preserves Cook County @FPDCC Illinois USA 4pm October 12 2026 -Editorial Use Permission w/Credit: Michael Heimlich @MichaelHeimlich; #Sunny #Fall #Trees #wx #ILwx @NWSChicago #StormHour
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Michael Heimlich@MichaelHeimlichOct 13
Fall-autumn colors-yellow tree leaves-trees-sunny-blue sky-Potawatomi Woods shelter Forest Preserves #FPDCC Wheeling Illinois USA 3:45pm October 12 2026 -Editorial Use Permission w/Credit: Michael Heimlich @MichaelHeimlich; #Fall #Forest #wx #ILwx @NWSChicago #StormHour #FPDCC
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Toni Preckwinkle@ToniPreckwinkleOct 7
For more than a century, the Preserves of Cook County have protected our natural lands while creating opportunities for people to experience and connect with nature. Today, I introduced the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, a balanced and responsible plan that builds on our...
President Toni Preckwinkle delivering the proposed FY 2027 Forest Preserves of Cook County Budget.

ALT President Toni Preckwinkle delivering the proposed FY 2027 Forest Preserves of Cook County Budget.

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@Petirrojo57Sep 14
Replying to @FPDCC
Get up close to those asters! The flowers on this variety are less than half an inch across and color shift in a subtle range of lavender to pale blue
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@FPDCC nature is amazing when you respect wildlife and they in turn, give you a glimpse into their world DPRT
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Destination of the Week: Chicago, IL-Cook County (Glencoe), IL Forest Preserves of Cook County Skokie Lagoons fpdcc.com/places/locations/s… For more Great Lakes & Upper South destinations, visit The Great Lakes Casual Traveler on Blogspot greatlakescasualtraveler.blo… @FPDCC
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The blue heron was frozen as a statue with its feathers ruffling in the wind until it caught a huge fish 📍 Des Plaines River Trail #ilwx @FPDCC
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beautiful way to end the day #ilwx 📍 Des Plaines River Trail @FPDCC
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Spring is here and the flowers are in bloom. Head out for the @FPDCC's Wildflower Walk 4/19 at Sagawau Environmental Learning Center to enjoy some time outdoors and learn how to identify early spring flowers. bit.ly/4dPZOjy #ChicagoSouthland @EnjoyIllinois
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Michael Heimlich@MichaelHeimlichMar 21
Replying to @MichaelHeimlich @FPDCC @NWSChicago
Some colorful signage-outdoor signs-sign at River Trail Nature Center-Forest Preserves Cook County-bare trees-preserve March 19 2026 Northbrook Illinois USA Editorial Use Permission w/Credit: Michael Heimlich @MichaelHeimlich; #Signage #Trees #Forest #FPDCC @NWSChicago #StormHour
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Forest Preserves@FPDCCMar 7
Are you 16–22 and looking for a meaningful summer job? Become a Youth Outdoor Ambassador with @fpdcc. Get paid to learn about local ecology, wildlife, recreation, and conservation careers while connecting people to nature. Apply by March 31: fpdcc.com/about/jobs/
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As the seasons change, get out and find your vibe. There's so much do all year long in the #ChicagoSouthland. bit.ly/4rR9jD5 @EnjoyIllinois 📸: @FPDCC
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Andrew Morkes@NatureinChicagoMar 4
I enjoyed a two-mile hike yesterday at Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center. Lots of birds, pretty views (including Longjohn Slough), and plenty of solitude on the trails. You can read my past article about this nature gem by visiting tinyurl.com/2p29y97s @fpdcc #hiking
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President Preckwinkle joins @FPDCC Adam Bianchi, Cook County Health leadership and community partners to cut the ribbon on the renovated Caldwell Woods Wellness Center. youtube.com/live/fw_2Cyb7oT0…

Caldwell Woods Wellness Center Ribbon Cutting!

President Preckwinkle joins Cook County Forest Preserves General Su...

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Michael Heimlich@MichaelHeimlichFeb 14
Coyote walking on frozen Potawatomi Pond-Forest Preserves Cook County Illinois USA February 13 2026 - YouTube © Michael Heimlich 4K YouTube.com/watch?v=k3ohkQPs… wildlife-ice-icy-trees-sunny-Chicago winter #Coyote #Pond #Wildlife #Forest #Sunny #Winter #wx #ILwx @NWSChicago #StormHour
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Forest Preserves@FPDCCJan 27
Love frogs? Be a community scientist! 🐸 Apply at frogsurvey.org, take a virtual training, and help collect conservation data on 13 local species. Trainings: Jan 31, Feb 2, Feb 7, Feb 12
📸 Eastern gray tree frog at McGinnis Slough (Photo: Paul Dacko)

ALT 📸 Eastern gray tree frog at McGinnis Slough (Photo: Paul Dacko)

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Michael Heimlich@MichaelHeimlichJan 30
Snow-bare trees-shelter-sunny-blue sky-moon-winter 4pm January 29 2026 Potawatomi Woods Forest @FPDCC Cook County Illinois USA -Editorial Use Permission w/Credit: Michael Heimlich @MichaelHeimlich; #Snow #Forest #Trees #Sunny #Sky #Moon #wx #ILwx @NWSChicago #StormHour #SnowHour
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Statevillain@StatevillainJan 17
American Goldfinch… #fpdcc #nikonz8 @FPDCC #illinoisbirds #americangoldfinch #littleredschoolhouse 01/03/2026.
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Wolves have a sense of smell far stronger than humans; they use scent to hunt, communicate, and understand their territory. These antlers provided novel enrichment, giving the pack a chance to investigate objects they would naturally encounter in the wild!
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