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Emily Kenny’s time spent volunteering with the Forest Preserve District has included so many different tasks that she’s become a familiar face to many employees, fellow volunteers and visitors over the past 18 years.

Vernon Kleen's lifelong passion helps engage other people in the often fascinating world of birds through his work as a bird bander at hummingbird festivals throughout the state.

This popular self-paced pedestrian program encourages participants to get outside and explore the preserves.

Will you be the one to snap the next award-winning shot in our incredibly popular photo contest?

Pick up a passport, get it stamped at the museum and see all that Isle a la Cache has to offer before journeying on to one of 55 other bicentennial stops.

Picnic permitting has resumed at Veterans Woods now that the improvements have been completed.

This multimillion-dollar, 700-acre restoration project at Prarie Bluff Preserve and Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve is the result of a partnership between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Forest Preserve District.

Repair work to replace the I&M Canal Trail bridge's support beams is now done.

The bird with a funky Elvis-like hairdo was photographed resting on a branch at McKinley Woods by Romeoville resident Mark Hanna.

Whether you're an angler, boater, hiker, photographer or a family looking for an affordable staycation, the preserve has something to offer.

His start as a volunteer with the Forest Preserve comes with an interesting backstory involving an alligator.

The award recognizes the Forest Preserve's enhanced social media and website offerings, which have drastically increased public engagement.

The artwork depicts life during the 18th-century French fur trade era and the popularity of beaver felt top hats.

Between wildlife and wildflowers, we're in a sweet spot for getting stellar photos to enter in the Preserve the Moment photo contest.

Ultimately, she hopes her work as a volunteer will help inspire others, including younger generations, to get involved with the Forest Preserve District.