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There are many ways to get involved as a Forest Preserve volunteer.

Bernie Twait has spent decades of his life volunteering, pursuing his own interests and hobbies as a way for him to also help better his community.

William Udrow, 70, uses local trails to keep in shape and to connect him to his longer bicycle expeditions, which is just what Forest Preserve trail planners had in mind.

The red-footed cannibalfly photo was taken at Hickory Creek Preserve and is the fourth finalist in the eight-month-long contest.

The grant will be used to enhance habitat for the federally-endangered Hine's emerald dragonfly and other pollinators at Prairie Bluff and Lockport Prairie preserves.

Stand tall, make some noise and give the carnivore wide berth as you appreciate its beauty.

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?

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.

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.