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Bookmark or Share- Busse Woods - Forest Preserves of Cook CountyThe 489-acre Busse Forest Nature Preserve’s unusual combination of flatwoods, upland forests, and marshes have earned it National Natural Landmark status.
- Salt Creek Trail System - Forest Preserves of Cook CountyAccess the Salt Creek Trail System at any of these forest preserve locations (ordered from West to East). Check out the trail maps listed above to find on-street or bikeway access points.
- Our Ecosystems - Forest Preserves of Cook CountyThe ecosystems within the Forest Preserves—many globally rare—are woven deeply into Cook County’s history and identity. Each is a unique and ever-changing wonder to learn about, enjoy and protect. On this page: Overview; Prairies; Savannas; Woodlands; Wetlands; Open Water; Flowing Water; Other Environments; Other Holdings
- Map: Forest Preserves of Cook CountyExplore this interactive map of the Forest Preserves of Cook County—nearly 70,000 acres of woodlands, prairies, savannas and wetlands in & around Chicago
- Interrupt Your Winter Hibernation with Visits to the Forest PreservesAlthough Chicago-area residents might spend most of their time indoors during the frosty and darker winter months, the Forest Preserves of Cook County offers a myriad of opportunities to get outdoors, which improves not only your physical but also mental and emotional health.
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