Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Summer Brochure

Southwest Zone Explore what’s wild and wonderful. &ranEerr\ 6Oough·V acreV contain a wondrouV Pi[ oI rePnant woodland, savanna, prairie, wetland and rare peat bog ecosystems. Mostly untouched by human development and agriculture, the preserve is a top restoration priority in the Forest Preserves’ Natural and Cultural Resources Master Plan. Volunteers started restoring this SreVerYe in the V and Oarge VcaOe SroMectV Eegan in These efforts have revealed an Cranberry Slough open, rolling landscape previously hidden by invasive brush. VISIT: Park at Country Lane Woods. Walk south along the Tan Unpaved Trail and notice the difference between open restored woodland and choking invasive brush on either side. View from Country Lane Woods: restored, open woodland to the left, contrasts with invasive honeysuckle on the right. Country Lane Woods th 6t eaVt oI )OaYin 5d :iOOow 6SringV 5d &ooN &ount\ ,/ MAP IT: map.fpdcc.com 26