Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Summer Brochure

Explore what’s wild and wonderful. The Forest Preserves has worked on a major prairie and wetland restoration project at Deer Grove- East for nearly a decade. In 2014, the Forest Preserves began to open up the oak woodland on the west side. Contractors removed invasive brush and trees, treated other invasives, stabilized ravine slopes to prevent erosion and amended drainage ditches to help wetlands retain water longer. Dedicated volunteers will ensure the long-term Deer Grove success of these restorations. VISIT: Deer Grove’s extensive network of trails gives visitors an up-close view of the healthy prairies, savannas and wetlands to the east and open woodland to the west. Find the next volunteer workday at fpdcc.com/volunteer. Deer Grove: N Quentin Rd, north of W Dundee Rd, Cook County, IL 60074 MAP IT: map.fpdcc.com Explore what’s wild and wonderful. Oak savanna at Deer Grove-East. Photo: Openlands Northwest Zone Explore what’s wild and wonderful. 12