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Planned path improvements are part of a larger project to extend Hollywood/Houbolt Road south to Route 6 and across the Des Plaines River.

Learn more about booking a wedding at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, including tips on how to hold a greener affair, at open house on January 19.

Educational resource loan kits provide tools, books, specimens and learning guides on 11 nature topics.

Nancy Havener turned to photography and nature as a way of getting through cancer treatments.

After a health scare two years ago, the Webers cherish their nature outings now more than ever before.

This year's fest will feature characters from the movie "Frozen" and a new snowball fight arena.

Today, more than 15 years after starting her volunteer work, Jeanne Golec is still going strong, learning and growing as she goes.

For the first time, camping and picnicking permits can be booked online.

The Forest Preserve offers many winter recreation opportunities including sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, skating and hiking.

Sign up for a volunteer workday to help improve the preserves and to reap the benefits of getting outside during winter.

The refunding of $10 million in bonds was made possible by the District's Aa1 credit rating.

During a reorganization meeting on Monday, December 10, the Board elected new officers and new committee chairs and vice chairs.

As smaller bodies of water begin to freeze, the open waters of larger rivers attract eagles wintering in the Midwest. But take care to not disturb the birds as you attempt to watch or photograph these amazing creatures.

Carrie Rock's interest in Native American culture first drew her to volunteering with the Forest Preserve District more than two decades ago.

The newly revamped gift shop now features items from environmentally friendly and fair trade companies.