Join Us and Find the Volunteer In You
Our mission is to acquire, restore, protect, preserve, and manage lands for the education, pleasure and recreation of the public
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With over 68,000 of nature in Cook County, there are endless opportunities to get involved and give back.

Search this site and find out more about volunteering with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County.

Get started now by going to our workday calendar or click on one of the volunteer roles listed below.

Introducing:
Forest Preserve Police
Trail Watch Program
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Forest Preserve Police
E-mail Tip Line
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  Find Your Role and Get Involved          
    Ecological Stewardship Volunteers
Every weekend year round, hundreds of people are out cutting brush, gathering seeds, and enjoying each other’s company... More...
    Preserve Keepers Corps
Church groups, neighborhood clubs, schools, scout groups, families, and individuals. More...
 
                 
    Facilities and Special Project Volunteers
Nature Centers, Fisheries, GIS, Mighty Acorns, or office assistance – help staff with their work. More...
    Community and Corporate
Group Opportunities

Join us and make a difference! There are endless opportunities to give something back. More...
 
                 
 
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